Should You Buy a Used JAGUAR XE? (TEST DRIVE AND REVIEW)
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Today I'm driving Jaguars' smallest saloon car to see how it stands up against the big three from Germany. The X-Type was never a serious threat, so have they improved their chances with the new XE? Let's find out.
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Another cracking drive . Sorry to sound like a creep but I really like your style; it's like going out for a drive with a mate...
Me too Haha even though I hate diesel cars
Thanks for your comments! I appreciate it :)
Yeah agree with you there Chris!
I agree too, brilliant to watch
I can say the same
Wow.. This guy was straight up honest with absolutely no bs and non complicated to listen to. Love how he said at end..LET'S face it.. Fact of life is that Every used car regardless the make.. Will always break. Just need to take care of it & service it and you should be fine. Bravo my man as kept thinking Benz and beamers are far more superior. That said.. I thank you. You've made it easier to trade in my bmw 3 series for beautiful 2017 Jaguar Xe. Cheers from Harrisburg PA!
Thanks for watching! Enjoy your Jag! I've just bought an XE R-Sport. Black with red leather which I'm currently using. Theyre very good cars
I’ve had mine since September and I still get excited to drive it, I have the XE R Sport 2t petrol and would definitely recommend anyone looking to buy. I find it really efficient as well. To make a point, my Missus isnt into cars and is just happy to drive a polo but now she’s definitely come over to the Jag side and gets just as excited about driving it simply because its so easy to drive, comfortable and has kick to it when you put your foot down
I am German and I think this Jag is the best you can get if you are looking for a sporty limousine. It just combines it all, style, comfort, efficiency and that little bit of extravaganza.
Better than a Giulia so to say?
highly watchable and refreshing content.
With all these funny comments and analogies he must be a hoot at a cocktail party
Thanks! :)
I had one as a hire car, and was surprised at just how good it was to drive. I'd buy one.
I agree
If you want a comfortable car that always puts a smile on my face when i drive it go buy an xe the handling performance and cost of ownership is actually very good and there aint loads on the road unlike all the German cars you see ever 10 seconds. I have to say i love mine go buy one you won't be disappointed 👍
Enjoyed the review and love the honesty. You have a real way with words. I've driven several XEs and they are a great drive especially on country roads. Good mix of comfort and handling. I didn't like the manual it wasn't a very sporty gearbox but the autos were grand. Ultimately I went with an XF because of the increased interior space, grander interior (leather dash) and smoother drive with 3 litre v6 diesel instead of 2 litre 4 pot. However, I agree with your later comment that the XE is a vastly underrated car. Can't think why there aren't more on the roads.
I had a test drive in a R Sport 200PS back in about 2015 and decided to get the 250PS on retirement ( I worked in ME so no point pulling trigger beforehand). Got the R Sport 300PS in 2018, 18 way seats and active dynamics.
Love it. I don't need a diesel as I don't do high milage (and even less with the Covids).
I keep the suspension and steering in comfort and only use the dynamic engine setting to overtake in a hurry. In normal mode it is fine.
A good choice. On B roads it is like driving on rails.
I can recommend it.
When you get that TH-cam notification! Top work. Very refreshing to see honest content.
Toby White Thanks! 👍🏻
Had a Jaguar xe for 2 years now and it’s brilliant 60 mpg on a run comfortable and wouldn’t hesitate to buy another
I'm defo with you on the comfort thing. I went from a sporty BMW to a sporty mondeo to a touring insignia. The softer sprung estate car floats through the pot holes glides down the motorway.
Dad's and kids want comfort not to drag race everything like car flecking wow... 😉
Kenny Bunting And here I though I wanted comfort because I'm becoming an old man. It's nice to see all the folks here confirming my own observation that harsh rides are not fun.
Also I'm picky about noise. Seems like a lot of manufacturers don't try to quiet the cars. I don't like noisy interiors. If I remember correctly Jag put on some device in the latest XJ to pump engine noise into the interior. Me no like.
I agree! I didn't want to sound like Victor Meldrew, but everything is too uncomfortable these days
Love mine. Same spec as that, same colour, but I have the folding wing mirrors, sun roof and memory seats.
i got a 63k prestige manule model...
zero tax
I hate automatics so thats why i went with the 6 speed... quite honestly most comfortable car i have ever driven
Just got myself an XE 240bhp 2.0 Petrol R-Sport from 2015 with 24,000 miles. Honestly its one of the best cars I've driven, all the extras I could want, decently quick and around 40mpg. Such an underrated car I feel. (I've owned a few 3 series) don't know why they get bad reviews!
Very nice!
Coming from multiple XJ's and loving jags in general I really really wanted to like the XE - I agree with your points on the whole, I thought the steering was superb however I just found the visibility to be shocking - you can't see anything out the back, the door cards are also very high and the pillars wide, for a small car they are horrid to park which really put me off. Compare that to an X308 which is bigger but feels smaller some how. For the price I would just add a couple of grand and jump right into an XF. Great video and I'm happy to have subscribed.
I have been looking at used 3 series 4 series & 5 and not many have power folding mirrors. No reverse camera either and most seem to have halogen headlights!! The XE has HID on all but the base spec. All makes offer "packs" or extra cost options. Power fold mirrors on the XE is £250 extra. I have now settled on a used XE Rsport 2.0 petrol which has heated front screen, reverse camera, power folding mirrors & blind spot warning. It was the nice design of the interior which sold it to me and the comfortable & sporty way it drives. Great review Thanks!!
Thanks for watching! It annoys me how manufacturers do that with the extras. I know everything costs them money, but based on the volume, cars of this calibre should come with everything. It would be a rolling advert for their company then. I think in the long run it would be better for the brand
I think the one you might like to drive is the jag project 8.Really comfortable very fast and getting on for 600bhp.
I like them, never had a jag but i might get one of those.
I have a Jaguar XF 3.0 petrol and you're right about that "Certain something' that Jags have. I tell people that it's 'Jagchik' it's better than magic because it's a Jaaaaaaaaaag!!.
Great review! I've just ordered one, only thing to do now is justify the 'man maths' to my girlfriend!
It's worth mentioning that the AWD is very good. The power mostly goes to the rear wheels except during acceleration, when it goes closer to 50:50. On icy roads you can feel the front wheels start to pull and straighten you out when you begin to slip, and it really holds the road in the rain.
I read that Land Rover had something to do with that system.
Well, everybody wants something different. Not every person that buys the XE is a businessman that just wants something to drive. Those would buy a lexus or whatever else their friends have because they don't care. Nowadays most likely an SUV. But that it just one group. I have the XE S, I am a "businessman" and i bought it because RWD, great balance, sound, looks... I don't have much free time and not even that much time to actually drive, when I drive I want an occasion. I eventually take it to track and it is exquisite. The electronics are great in track mode, third gear out of a corner you can have power over steer, super easy to control. Trail braking also feels nice. It is just a beauty. It is not the best car for everyone, but it is by far the best for some.
Another great low-key test drive.
About the car - it does make sense to buy the XE in Britain, as there are a lot of them there and there's no shortage of spare parts and people know how to mend them. But anywhere else, I'm not sure. It's not different enough from its German rivals. Quite the opposite, it's trying to be German, and who wants that from a Jag? Yesterday I saw a facelifted black XJ on the streets of our capital and it looked so special and menacing that things like maintenance and repair sort of don't matter.
I love the XJ! Something special about it. Where are you based? Which city are you referring to? :)
@@HighPeakAutos It's Chisinau, the capital of Moldova (a small country between Romania and Ukraine).
The XJ really is very special. I missed out on buying one in Rosello Red, with a matching leather interior. Oh my God, that dark red leather interior!
It was a 3.0 diesel, and the diesel clatter simply felt wrong and I hesitated. A car like that NEEDS a V8. But even so, it only took 4 days for a buyer to turn up and when I called again, it was gone! But boy, did it leave a mark on me.
Welcome! Yes I agree! That colour sounds very nice. I think it needs a V8 though, you're right :)
Review after review of the XE complain about cheap plastic in the interior. I have the '17 XE-R Sport Diesel and I think my car's interior plastics are alright. Could it be that Jaguar improved them? Who knows. The only thing I wish I should've ordered also is the tinted windows, I totally forgot about it when I was adding the packs I wanted.
What I do know is that this is by far the best car I've had for highway. The way it hugs the turns is awesome.
I did the "no one ahead of me" thing when the green light comes up in the traffic lights long time ago and now I'm at that stage where that is not important to me anymore so I'm OK with my XE not being fast on the 0 to 100km/h (I guess that was the main reason I didn't get the S) but once on the highway it responds quite sharp to the shifts when in Dynamic+Sport. It's a beauty to drive in winding roads.
I like them. I think they're a very good car
I suppose this is a classic case of beauty is in the eye of the beholder - my opinion on the styling is opposite to yours in that I like the neat rear styling of the XE and think the proportions are spot on, in contrast to the Series 2 XF which looks too stretched with an excessive rear overhang. The interiors of all post Series 1 XF Jags are disappointing; uninteresting and drab. It used to be one of the main USPs of any Jag that the interior would be something to behold even if the ergonomics were a bit wayward. I believe that these lack-lustre interiors is one reason why Jags haven't sold like they should have done these last few years.
Great review again there mate! Very informative! I love your reviews, gives me a nice know how on the vehicles
Thanks! :)
That dog in front of the daffodils as you drive past 🥰🥰
😁
BEAUTIFUL Rolex Explorer - thats a terrific timepiece
Thanks!
Another, non nonsense, unbiassed, grounded, brilliant review! I love Jags, but as with all cars they are not perfect!
Thanks for watching! :)
Another enjoyable and useful post - keep them coming!
Really considering one of these thanks to your video Matt. Especially the new facelift ones.
Thanks! The facelift models are lovely
Good video and like the new camera angle on the move, found myself looking out of the window and almost thought I was sat in the car!
Hahaha Good stuff :)
I think these will be a underrated bargain within the coming years.
I agree
I love that click from those old buttons
I'd normally agree about a manual jag, but these are designed to be fun to drive as well as being jaguarish. I'd go for a manual one of these any day.
Great video...again. I hired one of these in 2017, never had a jag, was 100% a merc man with a couple of relapses to BMW. Wanted to see what they were like so rather than a long drive (almost 600 miles) treated myself to a flight and a hire car. Well. That was the best spec’d hire car I’ve ever had! You name it, it had it. Wasn’t sure about the red and black leather but it quickly grew on me. Found the XE to be VERY comfy and not like any diesel I’ve ever driven. The ingenium engine is fab! Loved it so much I’d have gone out and bought one. Only 2 negatives. 1. Personally, couldn’t find a comfortable spot for my elbow. Window too high, right arm rest too low. 2. Outer air vents were a little in the low side. With the air in on, it made my right arm a bit on the chilly side.
Other than these 2 things, I’d live with it and have one only I have an XJ now 😂
Great choice with the XJ! Thanks for watching. I agree with your points too :)
That’s an Ex Management vehicle, as it’s in on O plate. Any JLR product with OE OY OX plate is generally a management vehicle. It’ll have a great spec. Nice find mate enjoy. 👍🏻
Thats right. I'm a bit of a geek with car reg's
High Peak Autos good find mate 👍🏻
Nicely edited best video yet.
If you just improve the audio 1 step further it would be damn near perfect.
Kenny Bunting Thanks! The audio is the one thing I can’t figure out. I’ve bought a new mic but there are still some times when it’s a bit poor and the background noise is too strong. I need a better solution
This car's always looked like a Mondeo to me. Not necessarily a bad thing but still a Mondeo.
In a low spec, it does lack a premium feel
"Unless you transport Peter Crouch on a regular basis.." :-)
Enjoyed the video, I have been considering one. Your description and take on the car fits my remit. I may have to test one soon!
Thanks for watching :)
Very good review . Honest and indeed I would be tempted by the Jag .
Thanks for watching! :)
I agree a lot with what you have said.
I had one for a couple of weeks and I had 2 small children. It was a nightmare with baby seats and that shoe box of a boot.
i like jaguar big time R is the best one i like big power some thing that when u put your foot down u come out of your skin another good show keep up the good work
Thanks for watching! :)
Another thing these companies are getting wrong, is the lack of entertainment system. Apart from the radio, where is it?
Bought an R-Sport with black pack a week ago, love it.
Good choice! I bet that looks mean with the black pack
@@HighPeakAutos sure does, needs a full detail now to make it pop as it should
Cool!
Another clear well balanced review
Thanks!
Maybe do a video of an facelift x-type executive (2.2d)?
I've got a 2008 jaguar xf and it's got more extras than the top spec xe and I think the inside looks better on the xf I had the chance to swap my xf for an xe but I didint
I do like the XF. The XE has a more modern interior but the XF is more luxurious :)
Such a refreshing video made for real people. Cheers.
Stephen Copeland Thanks! I appreciate that
@@HighPeakAutos You're welcome. Would you ever do a video on the Lexus IS300 H or do you have an opinion on it? Cheers.
Ive never had an IS300h, but when I get one I will do a vid :)
I've got a 2016 xe 2ltr diesel, and my wing mirrors fold in etc all on memory with the electric seats memory once set.
I just love the analogies man
Terrific review, thanks, helping make a decision!
Had a 19 plate landmark edition as a hire during my time after accident. Hated it. Too thirsty, sluggish and small inside
That Jag doesn't record as being on the road now so maybe the Ingenium engine proved to be as unreliable as those in so many other JLR cars and it's now scrap metal.
Or it's on private plates... 🙄
Nice review and I love my 2016 XE, it's only a Prestige but 180bhp auto which I bought 3 years ago and utterly brilliant to drive but, and it's a big but, reliability has been shocking, engine mounts within 1st 6 months replaced at a cost of nearly €1000 after some very embarrassing knocking noises from exhaust in slow traffic, both front abs sensors a few months later and now at 100,000 miles the timing chain which is a gearbox out replacement quoted €3500 at local dealer! So I won't be buying another I'm afraid!
Did you not think the boot is too small for a car that could carry four people? I was amazed how small it was on my colleague's. He didn't keep his long in the end as a nice Lexus came up for sale that he'd really wanted from outset.
I didn't think it was unusually small but then to be fair, I didn't try and fit anything in there :)
Had a quick look at one at a dealer today. See what you mean about them cutting the rear end off an XF. And then a look on jaguar and autotrader. So many models!!! 😩 S SE HSE then dynamic (like range rover lineup I guess, so familiar) then engines. 4? Petrols.
I know! Too many models, its confusing
I will definitely get one! Thanks buddy.
Garvin Lesporis ....Just bought the XE 35t. 340 HP Supercharged, you’ll love it!
@@dontellgucci1117 thank you will be looking into it once this crisis is over.
I nearly bought one of these a few years ago as the nearly new prices are very good. I just think, as with the A4 and 3 series, they lack any excitement. I think the stubby boot lets the design down. Great review again
Totally agree
I'm a bit confused by this review. Normally always very good but you say you want to love it but in fact the only downsides I can see from this is some cheap plastics and you dont like its bottom. Well I think its pretty spot on and a shame its likely to never be replaced with Jags move upmarket thanks to the new french chairman. He must know his onions. You'd think. Well no. I cant understand why hes canned the new XJ either. I love Jags. I love my S type and I love the XE. I also loved your recent review of the S type. You may think Mercs are hewn from granite but my bills on a C class were a lot worse than my S type Jag. Rust on the C type was bad too. I also have a really Great Jag specialist locally in Devon called AJtech.
Hi love your channel you are so good at what you do. Just a bit of advices im looking at buying a jaguar xe 2L petrol top speck i herd a few comments that the timing chain goes on these cars have you herd this and when they go the engine has to come out to repair I just like to here your thoughts in this as im a bit worried about it and are they expensive to maintain servicing i would really appreciate your comments cheers
Another great review. I did see this car on auto trade at your garage and hoped you would being doing a review of it 👍😀. I currently drive a bmw 3 series and have had an A4 and merc c class in the past. I have really been considering an xe for my next car and your review has really helped. A lot of the auto press are still quite negative about the xe vs the 3 series. I do think it is bonkers these days you still have to pay extra to have fold in mirrors on a compact executive saloon.... Audi being the worse for this..
Thanks for watching! To be honest, that was one of the reasons I bought this car. I was offered it, and having never driven one, I was eager to see what it was like. Its a very good car overall, but as you say, its annoying how some features are extras which is frustrating. They're not as mean as Audi with the free options, but its still crazy. The XE hasn't sold very well since its launch, and I don't know why because it is very good and certainly worth a look
Keep up the good work, I really look forward to your reviews😀
another fantastic review!!!!
Thanks! :)
Love the vid's keep it up 👏👍
Thanks! :)
Front looks epic almost devilish😈
Rear is a joke!
And yes you are so right about the "fake sport" in modern cars...
Audi a4 b8 2.0tfsi SE model on 16' inch 205's BUT with 200bhp Turbo😈
Comfy and quick and economical all in one car👍
Best of both worlds😎
Thanks for watching! Good choice with the A4 :)
Hello together, can somebody help me. i am from switzerland i want to buy this car but to be honest i dont know much about these care. We ususally drive more C - Class oder BMW 3. What about the long relibilitiy of this car. I saw an jag 2-0 diesesl 2016 its so beautifull. Can somebody give me more information does the car have problems? I would appreciate that very much. Sorry for my english :) best regards from Switzerland
A great review as always,this is a car on my want list,which does not include Audi,BMW or Mercedes but a Jag a definite yes,although would the XF be the better buy ?
If I were looking to buy one, I would go for the 3.0 XF. I prefer bigger cars
This guy is the next Jeremy Clarkson, get him on top gear!
Cheers
I have a 2016 R Sport 180 diesel and the road tax on that is only £30 per year.
This one was all-wheel-drive so maybe has higher emissions
the rear lights are meh too
Another great video 👌 what's your opinion on vw golf diesel with the dsg box ? I have been told they are good but as a car dealer would you recommend them ?
Thanks! It depends on the year. I've had trouble with DSG's over the years. It depends how its been serviced. Is it the 6 speed or 7?
@@HighPeakAutos sorry for late reply I'm looking at 2017 or 2018 golf 1.6 diesel match DSG or 2.0 GTD DSG so it will be latest gearbox
You should be fine then if its that new. Its when they get to 8-10 years old a problem may occur
agreed with your comments regarding rear design of XE, seems bit of compromise when compare with XF.
I love the short back end of the xe. Maintains the original XF look. It's the large tail lights that took ma a while to like.
Another great review ! I recently test drove the XE R sport d180 and I mostly agree with you. The ingenium diesel was great the car was decent all around but the car just seemed very average to me that begged the question in my mind is it worth paying £17k for one of these when I can have an older XF or an S-type which both are much more luxurious, comfortable and refined for about £4k and to me it's not just for the sake of having something newer with a few more toys
Thanks! I do agree with you. I would choose a bigger model with a bigger engine
the side mirrors can be automatic don’t you know?
They can but it’s not standard
*Everything is set-up for speed and not comfort, and speed limits don't even let you speed, and nobody takes their car to track, so fucking pointless*
That was the point I was making about the 3 series BMW. The Jag is quite comfortable in comparison
Whyyyyyyyy isn’t this available with a 6 cylinder diesel like ALL its rivals!! 😭😭😰
That would be great :)
“They want something that’s cheap to run, cheap to tax, and effortless.” Your problem there is that you are using logic. How dare you?
Haha I know, what an idiot!
At the beginning of this vid, I thought you were going to give the XE the thumbs down. By the end, all was good with the world.
Modern Jags are so underrated. They deserve better.
I agree. I've had lots of comments whilst this XE has been in the showroom from people telling me it doesn't look anything like a proper Jag. I disagree. I've been using this one for a few weeks and I like it even more. Its a lovely modern Jag
@@HighPeakAutos I think the two best car designers of the last 10-15 years were Ed Welburn at GM and Ian Callum at Jaguar. Both men had great taste, and the designs their shops turned out have been beautifully sculpted.
They also both did something that's incredibly difficult to pull off: They successfully updated their brands' design language.
It’s a shame the jags don’t sell more, I’ve owned mine for 20 months and love it.
"Modern Jags are so underrated".
Obviously written by someone who has never owned or driven a Jaguar made before 1997.
I quite like the rear end from the side profile. Does make it feel a bit more like a RWD sports car like a BMW Z3, loads out front.
The XF model that came out just after the XE feels very similar inside to me. Agree on the fact they drive nicer than a 3 series.
Does have “that Jag feel”. You said it’s not perfect and that’s true, I don’t think any car is but with a British built car that’s part of its character for me.
I bought my 2016, XE 2.0d AWD R Sport 30 months ago and love it as much now as the day I bought it. I use it daily for work and every time I get in it I still get the same joyful feeling. It is the only car that I have ever owned where random strangers have come up to me in car parks etc and tell me how lovely it looks or ask me questions about it. There is plenty of power and top end speed for the UK roads and I find it very comfortable. I keep records of everything I ever spent on it including fuel and to date I am averaging 48 mpg but give it some welly and that can rapidly drop. All my life I have wanted a Jaguar but have had to make do with practical, economic family cars but eventually I got my old man badge, mortgage paid and kids out and could actually buy something for me. I really wanted a sports car but as I can only afford one car had to compromise and decided to go for the XE because it is sporty but still has at least some practicality. In truth it is probably not very good at sport or practical but it drives brilliantly and just every now and then you find yourself on one of those brilliant, winding, undulating roads that are not full of pot holes and there is little or no traffic. Then you can switch to Dynamic mode and it really is the most fun with as much power, speed and incredible road holding a non professional driver could ever need. I have never had a Mercedes, BMW etc so cannot compare but for me I dont know how any other car would be better than my XE.
Great choice. Glad to hear your experience has been positive
How’s maintenance?
@@cliffbangr Since I had it, I have only had servicing costs. One normal service cost £300.00 and one major a tad under £500.00. I had to buy new front tyres at 28000 miles and new rears 5 months later at 33000 miles. Tyres were Pirelli P7's and cost around £128.00 each fitted. It had to go in 4 times for some warranty work, mainly vibrations and rattles and a replacement headlight washer unit. I had a white blemish appear under the laquer on one of my wheels. All warranty was work done by Guy Salmon dealership I bought it from with no fuss or quibble. I guess my brakes will want doing soon but at the moment they look and work fine. I am slightly worried about the electronics only because every now and then, maybe 3 or 4 times in the 2.5 years I have had it, all my personalised settings just disappear with no reason. It only takes a minute to put them back but not knowing why it does this makes me wonder if there is something waiting to burst out when my warranty finishes next March ? I never go over 2000 rpm until it is properly warmed up and always drive in eco mode unless I get some clear road or opportunity to put my foot down a bit. Otherwise, I top up the adblue and screen wash myself, have never put any oil, brake fluid or other stuff in it and have probably spent more on car cleaning kit than maintenance lmao. Hope this helps.
..."you have to fold your mirrors in manually, by hand... like a cave man" Great line! 🤣
bullshit,comes with auto retract mirrors if required
Mine is like that and they don't go in that far so its pointless really. Still think the EX is the best care for everyday use by miiiiiles
Completely agree about the awkward & plain looking rear end. For me it's those tail lights. They're too big & look too much like the first gen Audi A5 tail lights. They should've given it F-type inspired tail lights like they did with the F-Pace. Then it would have looked brilliant and timeless.
You're right! They should have copied the F-Type rear lights :)
Don’t you just know that, inevitably, this man is going to be spotted, then recruited, by a TV company. Blessed with calm and a quiet charm. Best of luck to him.
Thanks!
You're right - I drove a Merc C220d last year and it had that entry level feel with a too-stiff rear "Nurburgring" suspension. Every day I was hoping the garage would tell me my 22 year old car was fixed.
Great video as all your others are. I chose the XE S over a 340i last year and dont regret it one bit!
Thanks for watching! Great choice by the way! :)
How has maint been?? Anything major? How are your tires and brakes after 7months
I have an XE and agree with your analysis. Had a Mercedes C350 previously, which felt like it was built from granite. But even with winter tyres, it was shocking in the snow.
The XE feels like its made from polystyrene in comparison. But its the 4wd 240bhp diesel, is quick, unstoppable in snow and returns over 50mpg on the motorway.
Which you couldn't say that about many cars.
Also, thoroughly agree with your Nurburgring comment, comfort is more important than a lap time.
If you want mpg, comfort, four wheel drive and good lap car you need to buy audi a4 they are just perfect all around. Bmw is too sporty mercedes is to comforty but audi sits in the middle and then there is xe i want xe because it looks so good best in class imo
@@locasenior8229 xe is better because (at least in my country) they are rare. They look very luxurious and thus are compared to cars like 5 series or e class. Their cost to run, mpg, cost to purchase etc everything comes almost equal, and sometimes cheaper than comparable f30 3 series!
I’m tired of seeing reviews for luxury cars that focus so much time on 0-60, handling and road feel. A luxury car is supposed to be soft, comfortable and isolating. If I want a fast car that takes corners well, I’ll buy a sports car. This and the Genesis are the last of a dying breed. Everyone else makes a luxury car for 16 year olds. I have a bad back and the most comfortable new car I ever owned was a Chrysler 300C. My BMW 745i wasn’t even close to being as comfortable.
That’s convinced me to get one, cheers
I'm planning to get a XE aswell, currently I'm driving a Suzuki Jimny cause I always wanted to get an Off Roader as my first car. But now I need something more smooth to drive, affordable and with more space for my own little family later. I love the looks of the XE and I quiet prefer the rear end of the XE more then the XF 4:07 I watched up some pictures of the 2016 and later models of the XF, and I have to say it looks a bit wider then the XE which i quiet like, but I dont like chrome that flows intot he rear lights AT ALL so I have to stick with the XE, also the price of a normal fuel XE here in Germany are quiet affordable with around 16.000 - 25.000€ for a car with between 30.000 - 70.000 kilometers.
So I hope I will find a good one within the next year. :D
I`m buying two!
I just moved over from a e90 320d msport to a jag XE. I actually love how it looks I swaped out the wheels from an XF to 19" and that is the icing on the cake. I love my XE and super excited to drive and always give it a second look as I walk away.
Good idea upgrading the wheels! :)
Well I have taken your recommendation and bought a 2016 XE ! only had it for a week, and I must say I love it !! while you dont like the short back end I think its perfect :) but then not everyone likes the same things ! I do agree as an all round car, this ticks all the boxes. Loved your review !
Jim Henshaw Pleased to hear it. After I did this video I used it for about a month and I loved it. They’re seriously underrated cars
Hi im in business to buy this car in few months im looking between a5, series 4, c or e class i dont like japanese cars but il go for mazda 6 or this which would you recomend and if you have driven the others what is the feeling. In my country they are little bit more expensive tham other brands but they for me ans other feel like expensiver cars
Any update?
Easily some of the the most balanced car reviews I have come across, highly enjoyable. Should you happen to have an XE in stock anytime soon I may pay you a visit.
i like how you pointed out that those who buy small saloon (a4, 3, c class, xe) doesn’t care about how fast the car can go, because not only the manufacturers that got it wrong, but a lot of journalist and car reviewers on youtube as well. nice one!
Another very nice review once again. I test drove the 30t R-Sport recently, and I have to agree that it's effortless, smooth and comfortable. But I also agree that the interior quality in general could be more consistent and that the rear headlights could look better. While I haven't driven the W205 C-Class or the F30 or G20 3 Series, I have driven the Alfa Romeo Giulia (2.2L Diesel) and the Lexus IS350. I found that the steering on Giulia is lighter and faster but feel rushed and lacked feedback compared to the XE, although I think the Giulia has more spacious interior and boot, and is the best looking in class (although this is a subjective matter). I also think that the XE has better steering, much faster transmission, better infotainment system and feel far more effortless and faster to drive compared to the heavy IS350, which you have to rev hard to really push. While the Lexus is the most old fashioned of the three, I felt that the interior quality was superior to the other two and the most comfortable to drive. I have driven the previous generation Audi A4 2L Petrol, and I found it boring despite it being the best all-rounder in my opinion. I would assume that the current generation is just a better all-rounder than the B8 rather than becoming a more exciting car.
If I have to pick one, I would take the Lexus IS350 because I enjoy driving it, find it very comfortable and also due to Lexus' reputation with reliability and servicing despite being behind in some areas. I also really liked the LCD display from the Lexus LFA in the IS350 F-Sport that I drove. I guess I am a big fan of (higher-performance) Lexus as you say with Jaguar and Land Rovers. But if it's just the base models, I would probably pick the XE ahead of the IS200t/300 and the other competitors.
I got a cracking deal on a new 2019 XE and bought it on the spot
Four weeks on and I find the 180bhp Diesel engine punchy and the auto box is good and easy to live with and sure footed being AWD.
But.... the interior space is a little cramped and the centre seat uncomfortable on the legs. Access is or seems to be awkward with passengers banging there heads while getting in/out, the rear vision is terrible but there is a rear view camera for reversing. I think the Mini Cooper has a bigger boot and must be the smallest in its class swallowing one large suitcase only the second going on the back seat. What happens if you have four passengers and two large cases??
With hindsight I shouldn’t have bought a Skoda superb for practically but Jaguar does so much well I bought it in a heart beat
My Jaguar XE diesel 2018 , the engine died at 100k miles, after doing all the maintenances with Jaguar …. Is this something common? It just happened all of a sudden , no warning signs of smoke or noise or whatever , the car was running fine …. I was so pissed because they were trying to sell me an engine for 27k with installation included…. So I called the central Jaguar USA and after over a month they deceided to contribute to 60% of the total bill for a remanufactured engine by jaguar so it ain’t that bad …. But what do you think , is it fair you spend 50k on a car and the engine dies at 100k miles? I own a jeep and it’s going over 200k miles already ….
I think the only problem, and perhaps a trap, for the people tempted to buy these used luxury cars, is the fact that they think they are getting a great deal, and they forget that while it may be an old and used car that's cheap to buy -- *the service and repairs will still cost as if that car was brand new*
With a used car, do not go to expensive main dealers (£140 plus per hour), go to a trusted independent for half the labour cost
@@Hattonbank OEM parts will still cost a lot, and by the way some of these cars are terribly built (non repair friendly) the mechanic will have to take apart the entire front of the car to get to struts for example, which will end up multiple hours of labor costs.
the interior is just a bit too bland for me, exterior is nice enough though.
Excellent review having had 3 litre XF for many years and then driving 2 litre XE was disappointing particularly the engine noise when accelerating. Spot on about rear end too and the exhausts are not as good as the XF.
I agree! I would choose the XF
How does it drive in space?
Dan, I'm with you on this the XF is a dream Jag, I drove the 5l V8, which was mad crazy fun, but undriveable in traffic, and practically unusable on most roads, the 3l V6 petrol was what I chose and I'm so glad I did!
Good choice. Still plenty of power and sensible MPG
I loved my 2015 XF. My 2018 XE isn't quite as luxurious, and the 2.0 Turbocharged engine doesn't have the nice growl of the 3.0 Supercharged engine, but the trade off is twice the fuel economy with a car that's still a nice ride, and a nice place to sit.
I have a 2017 XE diesel. It is nearly 3 years now with an annual mileage of 20k km. Reliability is excellent except for the mountings. I have changed out 3 sets to date within warranty.
I believe this is an issue affecting diesel XE owners worldwide.
It is either the quality of mountings used, or excessive vibrations from the 4 cylinder diesel ingenium engine that JLR needs to address, which they have not.
Still any issues with the 20d? I'm very tempted to purchase one and methanol inject it
@@samueldusciuc6401 Going to be in it's 5th year in 5 months. No problem at all. Due to Covid travel restrictions, I do not travel long distances at high-speed anymore. Can't tell if the last mount was an improved set.
@@Steven__Steven Okay appreciate the information and I'm really happy to hear the car works well. I want methanol for the added HP and cleaning agents against the filter not clogging which I know diesel can have! I will travel distance being in the usa so glad to hear it does that well as electric cars are limited for now. Waiting on solid state batteries
Taste is subjective, I love the rear end, it kind of sells it for me as well as the front.