Here's What's Good, Bad and Weird about the 2018 Jaguar XF S Sportbrake
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I hope wagons are making a comeback. I've always been a big fan of sport wagons. Love their looks and almost everything about them.
Michael Bacon are you related to Kevin Bacon?
higher ground clearance and it will sell
Rediscover Film Or maybe Michael Bolton.
Michael Bacon
My 1st love was the E61 M5 wagon I remember back in 2006 just here a race car come by didn’t see it but it was a M5 the whole time
@@williamerazo1685 Higher ground clearance and will be an SUV. Regardless...it isn't selling. You can get a brand-new 2018 for around $50k. This is a car with a $73-$85k sticker price. *I did-fantastic car :)
This is one of my 'dream cars',! Good video Mike.
That bright red spare is a flag waving at you saying " change me back' as soon as you get the road wheel repaired,....like RIGHT AWAY!
Yeah wagons are pretty much suvs with better handling. Ok, so no offroading capabilities, but seriously, who cares? Plus, they look way cooler!
Leo Wilson I agree! Only that even SUVs don’t usually have off-road capabilities. (Which kind of defeats the point) Other than that, I agree completely!!
I own a v90 and it’s great such a fun, yet refined ride
I'm loving the V90's. What year is yours? How has the reliability been?
that's a gorgeous wagon.
With so many high-end wagons coming to the market, let us hope more mainstream companies will follow the trend.
I really hope weagons come back to USA they are soo practical and efficient compared to all the ugly SUVs.
In Germany where I live there are wagons everywhere
but great review tho I like
Fireball i believe wagons where never really popular in the us in the first place hence no comeback ?
Wagon everywhere ? I need to move in Germany !!!
Fireball but SUVs are booming in Germany/ Austris sadly.
Räuber Hotzenplotz true words but wagons are still quite popular
wait what you are german too? lol
XF Sportbrake is available in USA
Great review Mike!
Nice review Mike you did perfect on it.
Besides the price I would have to factor in poor build quality /reliability of these next generation Jaguars...
Norm K. What’s wrong with them? They are no worse than BMW or Mercedes. Not quite Audi quality. Statistically they are more reliable.
This XF Sportbrake was launched mid 2017, the XE was launched late 2015, the new XF (X260) was launched around September 2015, the latest XJ version was launched in 2009 and has been tweaked twice, around 2014 and 2015.
Given the above, how can you base your ignorant comment? just please, don't go back to "when Jaguar was part of Ford . . ." BS
IMO the Volvo wins on styling, The Jag loses on price. You did not mention the Subaru Outback wagon for under 25k start, I do think Wagons are slowly coming on. Some people are wanting something other than a SUV or CUV..........
Bextar636 no one is cross shopping a luxury European wagon with a lesbianmobile.
jak p............So what do you drive, a pink smart car with a rainbow flag on the antenna...
I think your comment is spot on and I'm in complete agreement with you on the Volvo/Jag comparison. I sat in the Jag at the LA car show, and despite the fact that I love the exterior design, that's not where I am when I'm driving. The Volvo interior is lights out. The Merc is really nice as well with the Jag wagon in 3rd place. The Merc wagon even comes with the turbo V6 and it undercuts the Jag on price. Seems weird that the value lux wagon might actually be the Merc.
@@jakp8777 you'd be surprised how many extremely wealthy families drive outbacks
Great job Michael. I enjoyed this segment. Keep up the great work.
I've owned two BMW 3-series estates. Currently have a 2014 328i. I love them. Very practical with plenty of room and power. Sadly, I heard recently that the 2019 model will be the last sold in the US.
Great review thx !
Technically Volvo and Mercedes never removed wagons from the USA. Volvo never stopped selling the XC70 in North America. Mercedes never stopped selling the E350 wagon and E55/E63 wagon.
So you statement of them bringing them back is bogus. That said I hope other manufactures start selling them beyond Jaguar. Mazda for example should bring back the Mazda 6 wagon.
Buick brought the Wagon back with the Regal nice looking ride.
That price is just insane. Way too expensive. No wonder no one buys wagons. They costs over $70k
The US seriously needs more wagons!
Very handsome wagon!!
More Mike and more wagons, please!
Porsche panamera fits in that category
That wagon really looks nice, I think it's much nicer looking then the original panamera .
If they put the GS motor in the Buick SportX that would a cool fast wagon for a lot less money! Nice review.
Yo Sam And also lower back to it's original ride height.👍
actually they should add an adjustable air suspension similar to the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk so you get the best of both worlds no matter where you decide to go. Shucks then they will want $50 for the dang thing...LOL
Yo Sam Maybe so as an option, but it'll add a lot of cost and complexity.
Totally agree if they would put that in there they would definitely have a great option in a segment that's not really around at Buick prices. I think the newest GS is over 300hp, it would be pushing the $45k mark.
Very good job Mike ! The car? I would go for the Volvo.
Yup, same here. But only because the Jaaaag’s six cylinder isn’t available as a manual. In that configuration (manual, four-cyl.) the Volvo has the bigger power output.
Bring on the wagons! Bring on the Jags!
Right off the bat, you say that the Jaguar XF Sportbreak has “class leading space.” That is a false accusation because the Subaru Outback has a maximum cargo space of 75.7ft cubed, and if some people don’t consider it a wagon, then the Buick (Opel) Regal TourX has 73.5ft cubes of cargo space. Now that’s class leading.
Class leading means in its class. (Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, etc.). Subaru is in a different class my friend
very nice video
It's a lovely looking car in the metal - I see 2 of them every day; But I've just spent 30 mins searching through several of the largest car websites in the country for an XF S Sportbrake and I could not find one anywhere. Hmm.. What's going on Jag? Thought you were from England etc. Is there anyone who can help me with this?
Good review, well done kid!
Wagons are unquestionably coming back -- I've been waiting for the first automotive journalist to notice, and you pegged it. Nice work. It's so weird in 2018 to here various folks going on about how much Americans hate wagons, when something like five brand new wagons were introduced in 2017 and 2018. Definitely on the rise, right alongside the CUVs.
5 years later, you're wrong. they all went away again.
We have a 2018 XFSport break! I wouldn’t have another car! To us, there are no bad points only good points. If you leave your paddles alone, the gas mileage goes up!
Good job with the review. I love Jaguar vehicles. I am disappointed that this one doesn't make over 400+ horsepower. They should offer a V8. But overall it is a really great looking wagon. I would ultimately choose it just because it's a Jaguar but the price is a lot lol. .. Then again Porsche is offering a $180,000 wagon so maybe 80k isn't so bad LOL
95blckfirebird1 why do people in the the US are so crazy for cars with more than 400hp? You can not use the whole power anyway, legally!
@El Sordo don't get me wrong. I love to drive fast or a nice V8. My favourite Top Speed was in a Roadster with 245kmh / 152mph in a BMW Z4 with open roof.
Or 100kmh / 62 mph in an Army Truck from a hide out on to the airport as a machine gunner. To secure the airport in a training simulation with the US forces.
Also I love the Ram Trucks or Jaguar Cars as well. It seems for me that Jaguar are still and Saab have made very good cars.
However, 400+ Horsepower will not be able to be used without electronic restriction in the drive. Otherwise you will have very likely constant spinning wheels etc so it will be a tricky drive and very hard to control the power.
I'm surprised that you didn't mention that the interior of this 71k Jag is no better than a 35K Mazda 6.
My biggest issue with all cars these days is all the techno-crap. I don't' need a vent that folds away or a gear selector that erects; hell, I still want actual buttons in my car, not an I-Pood. All that means to me is more expense and headache down the road for when those little modulators crap-out. I think most people who actually buy cars and not lease them would agree. That said, I'm still rolling in my 04 X-Type with a mere 165k miles on it.
One question. What should I do if turning on the car, the transmission knob doesn’t come up ? It get stuck down there ? I can’t even bring in the car to fix it !!!!!
I really can’t believe you forgot to mention the Audi A6 and RS6 which are the best looking wagons in the USA right now.
Jaguar have completely redesigned the interior (and tweeted the exterior) for 2021 MY; can we have a review? 😊
Finally someone in America reviews this!! Love this so much but the Mercedes E400 wagon is a step up vs this jag
When Merc stop making taxis perhaps.
I suspect that the main market for wagons will be sport wagons.That way the owners can have some of the utility of a crossover but have more agility.
Having a wagon is less trips to home depot some rack on top an evening fit...
My twin brother from the states is in the same business trade...THAT'S what i call VEEEERY weired!
Keep up the good work, bro!
(And if you cross the pod, let me know!)
Nice review! Wagons are the best of both worlds!
See wagons are just as good as gas guzzler crossovers so why don't we buy these instead of them
James Maney because people like the high seating position
Height/Authority Issues . . .
Maybe some people like the higher roof line.My thought is build both and let the customer decide what suits them best.Although I seem to be seeing more small crossovers than I used to.
Low to the ground \
Looks to me like its to low for more offroading than a dirt road.But if somebody ain't interested in going offroad with it,then it may suit them.
What's weird is him saying Jagwarr and wagon haha. 😂
Also who looks out the back window theses days when reversing. I have a 09 Saab 93 and when reversing I only look out the side mirrors and the parking sensors tell me if I am too close or not.
What's funny was I did this in a 2019 rental micra and I hit a van. All my cars will have parking sensors at the very least. 🙈
In my opinion, Jag needs to revise the price, they are charging way more than its worth. Jag got this priced incorrectly, it is priced at least US $15,000 more than it should be. JLR should see an increased sale if they consider revisiting their price tag
Reliability is an issue with Jaguar. Lots of problems. Rattling sounds in the cabin.
Kia Hwee Lee Not really anymore overall.
Ryan Littleton Bought a brand new XF in 2016. Within weeks, problems started to surface. There were about 8 to 9 problems which include inability to register and retrieve address from the map system, blue screen for the center console, spoilt rear (reverse) camera, air conditioning not cold, moldy seat belt and multiple cabin rattling sounds. For each problem, I had to go to the service center 2 to 3 times to finally fix 1 problem. I also needed to leave the car for few days to a week on several occasions. It was a nightmare and this lasted for about 9 months. The worst were cabin rattling sounds. So difficult to detect the faults especially they were not consistent. I wanted to return the car but the dealer refused saying that it was not bad enough (e.g. not like the engine blown up). Drove me mad. Who on earth want to spend so much money to get oneself this type of torture. Till today, slightly more than 2 years, new rattling sound and squeaky brake surfaced. There is a market saying now, “You can’t spoil a Toyota and you can’t fix a Jaguar”. This is how bad the reputation of JLR is. I don’t understand why they don’t replace the CEO to a German or Japanese. This really tarnish the attitude and workmanship of British and Indian.
Ryan Littleton If this is not enough, go watch 'Top 10 Worst Automakers: 2018' by autoguide.com in TH-cam. JLR usually beats everyone to win this award.
Kia Hwee Lee I've already seen it. I don't base it on one video. I base my opinion on what they've been doing over the past several years.
Kia Hwee Lee Sounds more like you got a lemon.
You should correct your mileage for altitude
Good review,nicely done...
It is just gorgeous isn't it😉
The moving gear selector and vents is just one more thing to break on what will be an obnoxiously expensive car to maintain.
Idk how many time I got into a 2 year old Jaguar and either the vents wont come up or the button all are sticky and gluey.
I’m not sure if my Country Squire wagon had the sport brake option, but I know It didn’t come with the microwave oven option !
For fuel economy you need turbo diesel engine. XF in Europe has realy nice one 3,0l V6 td.
The Jag has significant more HP than the Merc wagon (Marginally less torque, but also 250 lb lighter), and far more power torque than the V90 T6 (which makes power the wrong way and still ways more).
Great video!
Wagons should comeback. Not everyone wants a SUV.
Wow. Does it weigh more than the sedan? It's rated at 30mpg
I’m so happy to see the wagon making a comeback.
We just need every other normal consumer to think that too. I love wagons they are amazing ad the look drop dead gorgeous.
Agreed. I really miss my 05 Legacy GT wagon. Little love for wagons these days. On the contrary i was in Germany and it's just the opposite, they love them wagons.
This thing is a fantastic looking vehicle.
Estate Wagons when they cost that much! Cool review...
I like the wagons bcuz they're as roomy as large suvs and they're better to fit in tight driveways than the truck suvs
1,000 Like right here!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
I love this car and wagons in general but like you said the price and the fuel economy are a turn off.
SUV's are great for young kids however, i don't classify them as traditional luxury cars (Range Rover aside)
Jaguars/Mercedes/BMW/Audi etc msde their names making iconic Saloons with fine lines, not cars with high ground Clearance and not much in the way of driving dynamics of real kerb appeal.
Love wagons but damn they are expensive. Maybe it could also be the price keeping some people away
i love how regular xf is like 40k ish, and this one is 80K because #Wagon?
Might not be too bad if you lease it. After some miles and time a Jag is going to drain your bank account!
Damn I love this ride!!
This is my dream car
BRING BACK WAGONS!!! Better at “SUVing” than any crossover SUV/CUV...if you don’t need to do any serious off roading. If you need to light off-road driving, something like Volvos Cross-Country series (V60XC and V90XC), Audi (A4) Allroad, or Subaru Outback will do you just fine. If you need more off-road capabilities, a real body-on-frame vehicle will do you right. Your crossover will never hold up to something like a LandCrusier, G-Wagon, Tahoe , etc. And if were thinking “oh well a Range Rover is technically a crossover,” you’d be right. However, you little Rangies gonna break and leave you stranded. Moral of the story? Buy wagons, America!
Where's the mpg loop?
Yesss! Wagons rule 👍
All caps please, WAGONS RULE !!!!!!
so the names not weird? Sportbrake?? if you google " Sportbrake" you get pictures of this thing, not a bunch of station wagons so i question the commonality of this term
stickloaf It's probably Sportbreak not brake....
What is the 1st musical track?
My eyes feels weird when I see a Jaguar that isn't a sedan or SUV
It's weird
I liked the old gen better
Wait....... this is available in the US I’m surprised 😲
You know its a good engine, when you start snorting.
Great video I do hate Jaguar for this though it doesn't look that good and it's not good at what it is
What about bmw wagons??
I don't understand why their spare has to be that ugly as Sin orange rim...??? The first time I got a flat in my 2010 XF upon opening up the trunk to get the spare I gasped. It's hideous, the design is terrible and it just screams look at me I have a tiny donut on my expensive ass Jaguar. The designer actually had to make a conscious decision to make it that color, so so strange and unacceptable especially for this brand new Jag that bases for 70k ridiculous
Dope
Buy a Buick TourX and save a bundle
Why are you complaining about the gas mileage. 18 is great.
Fun to drive.... Jaguar 🇬🇧
Cruisemobile.... Volvo
Somewhere in between...Mercedes
Yes.
but my life won't be full filled until I see a Honda Accord Manual Wagon again
Non-turbo I hope.
I didn’t want to know how it drives anyway.
I just don't understand who the market is for sports wagons (beside me). All that money to haul crap about? I'm so confused!
Just like most every other vehicle, it's about image and what it says about you. This one says "I have money and want some utility but want something more unique and better handling than an SUV or crossover".
Wagons...yes, yes & YES!!!
Presentation was fine, but I'm not a fan of this type review. Looks rather amateurish. The hand held shots, sound, video quality and filming location (a back ally or something?) disappoint (on 65" 4K TV, where I watch these). I am used to more, on this channel and others.
I also don't understand the problem of having two ways to do climate control. Aren't there more cars that have that option? Besides, how many times does one control climate anyway that require going into the computer? Because I see buttons for most controls. Also worth mentioning that wasn't is that the Volvo comes with a turbo four, not a supercharged six. Though I'd probably go for the Volvo myself.
Will never buy another jaguar product as long as I live. Terribly unreliable and horribly annoying to fix.
Bring back the Volare!
US gallons are a bit smaller than UK gallons but that's not bad gas mileage for over 300 horses?
The Missing Link's Younger Brother actually here in the U.S. it is considered quite bad. A 340i for example achieved 21 in the city and 31 on the highway. It still has over 300 hp and is much more efficient overall. And the big brother 540i series achieves 21 and 30 respectively.
Mi amigo, in the real world you wont get those numbers, thats some toyota camry numbers. Unless you will always go 50- 55 mph on the 70 speed limit highway, and drive like a grandma in the city..:D
maniac32145 well this has 380 hp not necessarily the most fuel efficient
Power of Pine Sol thats what I was saying to Jordan Banko:)
maniac32145 Mi amigo! I’m glad you could give me your input because you’re absolutely wrong! I have extensive time driving both of these vehicles and can say they return over their original promise. I even drove a 330i that’s guaranteed for 24 and 34. I returned over 30 in the city and actually achieved 42 on the highway traveling 74 mph the entire journey. BMW does a great job with their twin scroll turbos.
Buick regal TourX has more cargo space
No, CUVs are the market not wagons. Especially not 70k+ wagons.
Yes the price is a big problem ,but its a Jag
well, we called it an estate, but nvm..
You missed to check the car proper. It has this moonroof also as an option to open. Also, Jaguar has an option of bracelet that functions as a door opener. I am disapointed from that review.
Great car... Won't sell at that price though...
It will sell to those who can afford it.
All the stuff that moves on the interior is just more sh*t to break in my opinion.
The climate controls are not hard to work with, all you need is a week driving to learn or tae a look at the manual (what nobody does, only me and two or three spell-checkers before printing them)
It would be the Volvo for my money.
Ohhhhhhhhh, I see they still REFUSE to build a proper V6 engine, still using that heavy ass V8 block with 2 CAPPED cylinders. Bravo. Cheap bastards.
Sweet ride tho. Wagons are the shit. Handling of a car and somewhat the versatility of a crossover.
Sloping roof lines, automotive first world problems . . . I hate it too. Trying to make a utilitarian vehicle all sporty and shit while ruining visibility. Pffftt.
AUDI needs to get that broom stick out of their asses and bring all the Avant versions to the USA.