2016 Jaguar 550bhp XJR real world review

[@Gavin756]

34.7mpg in a car of that power/weight with that load is remarkable!

[@johntechwriter]

Absolutely right, Gavin. My '01 XJR with 4.0L and 370 hp gets only 21 mph highway and 15 mpg city. And its 4.0 L block is the direct ancestor of today's 5.0L. It’s a great example of innovation through development and living proof that British R&D is right up there with the Germans. As an old guy (Harry's age) let me recommend to you 35 yo motorheads out there . . . You’re living in maybe the last golden age of gas-engine supremacy and an off-lease XJR is probably the performance bargain of your generation. Why drive a cloned 5-Series or me-too A7 - both great cars but big yawn - when you could have a genuine head-turner like this XJR for pennies on the dollar?

[@ArdaiThomasInvestments]

@@johntechwriter it's fucking UK mpg, not US

[@geoffreycarter3981]

only have to knock 20% off for that conversion@@ArdaiThomasInvestments

[@fairrttg989]

finally not one of these "young" down juiced you tubers reviewing something. A premium millionaire gentleman with manners and class doing it! This is the lifestyle! Money rules the world!

[@keanehgz]

I like how he mentions 550hp and sensible in the same sentence

[@kle7571]

@Motoroil you're so sad

[@teaneekambruce4226]

Mik W 😂😂😂😂😂Right

[@jamebrewington4212]

That just answered my question I was wondering how much horse power did it have?? Now where can I find 1??????

[@giuliotoffano4763]

Also "1850 kg" and "lightweight"

[@peanuts2105]

Always love the XJ. Such a gorgeous car

[@ImLeuff]

"I can borrow a car for that." loved that one, coming from Harry and all

[@Mr.k3n]

Indeed, with his phone book he could probably borrow a 6x6 G Wagen.

[@massimovacca7785]

Harry, you're great. You don't just do reviews. These are great "inside looks" of the cars you pick. You produce the best automotive related content on youtube by far. Really

[@JohnnyWrong]

XJRs have always been badass.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

They do look badass on the outside but the inside is pretty ugly that tiny nai gotta go it looks like its from the millennium. LOL

[@jimrobertson5931]

Worked for Jaguar Canada for 32 years in the marketing department. Always enjoyed driving the big XJ models. The last one I drove was a 2007 XJR , a real thrill.

[@johntechwriter]

Hi, fellow Canuck here, now living in the Bay Area. I’m Harry's age, and must be close to you in that demo. I inherited my motorhead madness from my Dad. Memories of darting along the Ontario backroads in the early 60s, riding shotgun in my Dad's Mk. II. In the late '70s I owned a Leyland Series 2 E-Type, not a happy union but hey, I was 20-something and owned an E-Type roadster. I moved to the Bay Area in the mid-90s because I worked in tech. Retired now, I’m on my third X-308 and will never sell the 2001 XJR I’m driving now. (This is a mantra I will repeat until senility claims me because I once owned a pristine low-miles Vanden Plas Supercharged, one of 248 built that year, and I SOLD IT.) I suppose if I moved some checkers around I could buy a current generation off-lease on the cheap. It’s my inner geezer that is stopping me. I am totally charmed by the current generation except for its buckboard ride, thanks to those rubber-band tires. What a foolish price today's generation pays for vanity! I’m surprised there was ever a Jaguar Canada. What did you guys do all day? Drink tea and discuss maintenance issues with the guys in the downstairs garage? Alas I fear for Jaguar's future. I know sales are in the shitter. Despite Mr. Tata's doing everything right and letting the horse have her head, the brand seems unable to bridge the vast generational gulf - probably more like two generations - between the brand's gravity-like pull on the kind of young men you’d want to emulate . . . and those who buy Euro performance sedans now. Yes, Mr. Tata and Mr. Callum and countless others of Britain's best and brightest couldn’t quite put Humpty Dumpty together again. Well they could but they couldn’t sell them. Because the Millennials equate luxury and status with Germany, close quote full stop. And so like me you must regard your relationship with Sir William and your time keeping up your end in the colonies with a bit of being pulled two ways. You represented one of the world's great brands, but in the autumn of its reign. Or maybe early winter. Especially in Canada. Anyway it was nice talking. If you’d like to keep up the conversation, below is my email. [e-mail].

[@iantownsend5480]

I must say you have the perfect spec for this car. My mate had a old XK8 many years ago & that did 24 mpg so this with all that power doing 31 mpg is incredible

[@conanthanoz19]

Awesome video as always. Really loved the attention to detail about the phone app honestly. So many cars have got crazy gimmicks and features that are overlooked by car testers who simply throw it at a track and pretend that's the end of it - but with this sort of car, the gimmicks and features a very valid part of the experience! Also, I wish more testers were like Harry in regards to pointing out how a car feels when leaving from a dead stop. Cars start and stop all the time, if it's a cumbersome experience, this is important! Thank you for covering it all Harry!

[@987stories]

I love stumbling across a new Harry's garage. Your self and Chris Harris do make me rather happy. Such honest reviews portrayed in such a poetic manor.

[@sugarsaint]

Bank holiday weekend starts with a new Harry video, doesn't get any better than this.

[@CarToneHK]

An old man drifting his supercharged Jagggggg in the French Alps with winter tyres #lifegoals

[@swb7161]

Less of the old you cheeky git.

[@flouserve]

Te come la envida eh?...yo tambien tengo un Jaguar y más años que tú, seguro que tu nunca tendrás uno.

[@swb7161]

Ian TB well, a legend perhaps

[@Pr1marySourc3]

We’re all old men. Except for those of us who are young. And female. Though I don’t think they watch this informative information. And by informative information? Literally would take an act of congress, a lucky lotto win, or me becoming a single minded, cash obsessed prick (back to that man part, I guess) to get me a jaguar. Though I would get one, I like cats. Harry gets to show us the mentality of the one percent.

[@yguc9342]

Are you still eating dog cartone?

[@uzogsi]

I enjoy so much when you starts geeking out on suspension setups, the teams developing the machines and small details on the cars. Where else you can see a hands-on of the Countach interior! Keep up the good work Harry!

[@DJMotoVlogs]

This is the perfect car for a gentleman car enthusiast like you Harry. Love it

[@Batmanuel0510]

I've said it on one of your other videos, but I'll say it again: the cherry on top of watching you drive awesome cars is seeing what watch you're wearing. Beautiful gmt you have there sir.

[@johntechwriter]

It’s called good taste and people like Harry who have it, like Harry, are an endangered species. Here on KZbin we see some absolute monstrosities under the Bentley and R-R labels. Very wisely, Jaguar seem to have brought in Harry as an influencer to add some bling to the brand without making it into a rolling self-parody.

[@markbojanjac6805]

Always one of the best "real-world" reviewers. Almost as good as being there. I enjoy the mix of classics and new cars. The phone connectivity was a revelation for me also.

[@spadgm]

Always a pleasure to see another Harry's Garage video in my subscription line up!

[@tallpoppy72]

Love these videos and as a car lover from Tasmania, Australia it's fantastic to see these cars move across Britain and Europe.

[@andrereed2898]

And we will patiently wait till the nxt video ! Thx Mr Harry.

[@alliburwell]

Hello sir, great video! There is nothing better than the British gentleman like you taking a pride representing his domestic supreme ride with the automotive heritage. I like Jaguars better than RR, Bentley or Aston Martin.

[@anotherone10]

Harry's videos never dissapoint

[@PetrolPed]

Harry, I just love your content. So much knowledge. As an aspiring Car Reviewer I just watch and learn ! Keep them coming :-)

[@HassTahir]

HARRY'S BACK!!! WOHHHOOOO!!!

[@tombromleytalkscars170]

I love how quickly these barges depreciate. You can bag a tidy 3 year old one of these for mid to high 30's. A lot of car for the money!

[@vanilakung7563]

Friday is saved :)

[@jasper_saberwolf]

My thoughts as well! :)

[@ianlai7964]

My Saturday is saved

[@CX06]

Lovely car, and excellent review. I've just bought an XKR with 600hp after a trip to Viezu. Something special about a powerful Jag!

[@simoncouldry7174]

Another lovely insight into what it's actually like to live with the car! My brother in law has the RRS SVR and am always bowled over by that epic supercharged V8! Long may JLR keep producing them! On a different note, I once had the pleasure of serving you on a Silverjet flight. Wish I'd plucked up the courage to chat about cars.... Next time we meet!

[@VertigoGTI]

I believe you just convinced me to get one of these. I was sold on the previous gen XFR, but now the XJR is looking a LOT better!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great video Harry, love your no nonsense enthusiasm and sure is a lovely vehicle - one thing you didn't touch on much was how the internals compares to say the Range Rover (which I regard as the perfect long distance cruiser and comfort ride)? I get the Jag drives much better but how does the luxury stack up?? Thanks for posting and enjoy the snow - crazy that the ski season is still under way at Val - enjoy La Folie Douce ;0)

[@MotoProductions]

the cars are absolutely gorgeous, i love there colors

[@logan86123]

A lot of the qualities that Harry talks about this car having are definitely things that I associate with my original shape XK8 4.2 as well, especially the smoothness when pulling off and general composure. Jaguar really are exceptional when it comes to sorting out suspension systems and making a car that just gets down the road really nicely.

[@blitzsah]

Definitely my favourite reviewer of cars on KZbin. Keep the vids coming Harry, cheers.

[@JoJoJoker]

Glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks orange & green is a great color combo.

[@davidprice5432]

Joel D ((

[@STG44VOLVO]

Joel D Yeah ok sir.

[@daveybaby10]

About bloody time Harry!!!,haha glad your back,best reviews on you tube

[@gary72carol61]

For those that were asking who is he? Well he is called Harry Metcalfe, he is the founder of EVO Magazine launched back in 1998. Great video and I have subbed.

[@harrysgarage]

Many thanks. A more detailed background is hiding behind the header button named 'about' which do one ever seems to look at.

[@fingling8]

"About" button ... where? I'm on your Web site and see none, and I don't think 'Tube videos have them. Oh--your home page on here ... If you ever need an editor/proofreader ... I'm in Canada but I do prefer UK spellings, and am happy to move. (Well, worth a try...)

[@ericadams89]

@@harrysgarageHey, Harry. Your videos are terrific! Congratulations on the amazing run that you have had in the automotive industry. Do you still own this XJR? My name is Eric and I live in California. I have owned my 2015 XJR L for just under two years now. I have racked up over 46,000 miles already. =) WHAT A JOY! More horsepower than a DB11 that I rented a few years ago, yet longer than an S-Class. The best of all worlds for me…….. I hope you are doing well over there!

[@rare6499]

Brilliant stuff Harry. Great car, really looking forward to seeing what Jaguar come up with for the successor for the XJ. What an engine in this!!!

[@2.fresh767]

Love it, Love it, Love it. Top video as always Harry. A proper elegant beast.

[@BAMovin]

Not crazy about the shape. But then I love the old Jaguars and how they stand out. My last love was 2009 XJR.

[@JakobusVdL]

What a joy to watch. Metcalfe always does it right. The car spec, detailing and colour, the right tyres for the conditions, all the toys and gadgets, and makes full use of the performance available, whenever the circumstances allow.

[@littlelabsproaudio727]

I bought this exact car fully loaded with 45k miles on it at the beginning of the pandemic for a smoking deal. Although not the best for around-town driving (it is long). It's a fast beast, and I love it for road trips; surprisingly, it gets decent mileage on the freeway. It purrs effortlessly at 90mph with plenty more to give. My favorite car I have ever owned; highly recommended!

[@ScottZ370]

Glad we got a proper video from someone on this car before it's inevitable replacement to bring it in line with the new XF, XE, F Type and Pace.

[@ScottZ370]

***** He is a bit biased to JLR products but yeah he doesnt sound like hes lying at all

[@UnknownProdrive]

Gotta agree S Miller as he has worked for JLR. I still enjoy your vlogs Harry. Really informative in general keep them coming if poss. More would be better if you have the time old boy!

[@6rimR3ap3r]

Very nice video! I like the calm way you talk about the cars from an owner point of view. Never really thought about the XJ except from the looks. Beautiful car - you can never have enough Alcantara in your cabin :-D

[@NerdonWheels]

+Harry's garage Great job rationalizing buying a second, almost identifical, supercharged V8 :) Great video as usual!

[@Darranpayne]

Been a subscriber for a while and a fan since issue one of Evo. You sir, are a true car enthusiast and petrolhead. Love your videos and the honesty and passion within them. Never stop making these videos!

[@abovenbeyondlimits81]

I have the supercharged with a few less horses and let me tell u this thing is I believe underrated in power it flies and the drive and quality is absolutely amaaazzzzzzzing . It’s so fast

[@joeharding98]

I have to commend you on your awesome colour choices on both cars! I could only wish I had them two exact cars. Please never ever sell them, they are beautiful!!

[@mmcauliffe81]

Great stuff Harry, love the real world angle, makes for a great perspective!

[@TheToronto122]

That's very pretty, Harry. Love the paint scheme. And I love the fact that when you accelerate, you stop speaking. Some serious thrust there. And 34.7 mpg??? WOW!!! I'm so happy that British car makers are considered among the best in the world right now. I was lucky enough to drive Canada's F-Type press car and I was blown away. I can only imagine how good that XJ-R is.... Enjoy!

[@jayghost1482]

A dream that needs to come reality!!! This car and your review of it was outright splendid my friend. Long Live HG!!

[@leeevernden]

Great video this one, I must have watched everything during the Covid19 lockdown as this popped up and I watched it again and still enjoyed it just as much. One point though - the XJR wasn’t always automatic. The straight six was designed to be a manual(but was also available as an auto) and was also the only XJR to come with a mechanical LSD. So as a pure drivers car, the original ‘94-‘97 XJR6 manual is rather special. Don’t get me wrong though, it would be left for dust on those mountain roads compared to the x351 but you’d be having just as much fun in the six. If you’ve never driven one I can highly recommend it.

[@JonJay66]

Harry is the original and hte best, love his language decribing cars. keep em coming fella

[@lincolnengland5005]

God I love a Jag.....an iron fist in a velvet glove.

[@klasseact6663]

I always enjoy your videos, could listen to a British accent all day. If I ever win the lottery my assistant will be a Brit!

[@ktruong2802]

Love watching your automobile adventures Harry. The only problem is there aren't enough videos. Please post more when available.

[@angeldustfather]

Harry's house and his yard are godlike. If I lived there I swear the only thing I would do is play football and enjoy the nature.

[@TheAslakVind]

This is a Harry special! And what a sweet ride! Finally, after a sea of Jaguar plastic. Thanks, man!

[@lewis72]

2:54 Err, Harry. XJR was first launched as a TWR-modded 3.6 XJ40, with a bad bodykit in 1988. It then went to a 4.0 XJ40 XJR, both N/A. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ_(XJ40)#XJR It was only when the X300 was launched did it get a supercharger. It was also available as a 5-speed manual. I don't think that SVR/ETO has their own powertrain section !!

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Harry, loved your latest fiat 500 vid, just thought I'd revisit this one too! Brilliant videos, brilliant relaxed style and your gorgeous home, makes one think you've done a bit of alright for yourself!Love the Cotswolds, reminds me of Home a little further north when I'm in the UK.I have an XF 3.0 V6 Supercharged Petrol in Qatar where I work and my god do Jaguar build a car these days!Just wish I had the lovely bendy roads we have at home to drive it on though.

[@andrewgurney6019]

Harry, please do a video on the Classic Fiat 500 in your garage

[@MyBeomaster901]

He now did :)

[@chrisking6702]

Watched the video last night and thought it looked good with the orange accents. Saw you early this morning out in it and it looks even better in the flesh!

[@italkart192]

I really enjoyed this video.

[@Mr.k3n]

Harry is a legend. Your videos are always a treat.

[@desmojp1]

Harry, usual excellent video and an underrated gentlemen's carriage. Jaguar now seem to have the right mix of heritage and modernity. The only ancestor I can recall is I believe a xj12 in the early/mid seventies, with a 6.4 litre V12 (!), run by Jaguar Experimental dept. John Paterson

[@videotours8478]

Been waiting for a review on the XJR, Jaguar are on top of their game at the moment!

[@DoctorJezz]

Another great vid harry - one for my (distant) future shopping list perhaps ... still loving my STR DD for now - 100,000 mile service tomorrow and pretty much feels as it did new - love these big reliable Jags ;)

[@goodboybuddy1]

Just discovered 'Harry'.Great treat. Thanks, Harry!

[@Nounooon]

Great review! I didn't really have second thoughts about this car before watching your video, but now I find it gorgeous and an all around amazing car.

[@dinoca5601]

It's 2 bad you don't do more videos cause your passion for cars and driving them is second to none. You have a very unique way of talking about cars and you sound genuine. Tc

[@encapsul8]

Really enjoy these review - road trips Harry. Great insight into the cars, the countryside and the feel of the journey. Love your 'shed' mate. Brad(Australia)

[@kewlztertc5386]

One of the few Jags that holds on to its value.

[@NicostacksBundles]

Best review so far! Pretty much sealed the deal to buy one over 2010 db9 and a 2014 s63 amg this on year 2020 with depreciation running rampid on this cars in the u.s

[@antonoat]

Great car, great review as always from you Harry. cheers

[@stevielowe2853]

great video yet again Harry and excellent choice of cars

[@brandonherrera2891]

Awesome vid! My dad had a 98 XJR and 95 XJR two years ago. I loved them! The 98 didn't feel much slower than my Vette.

[@pierrem2100]

Great video! These roads are perfect for testing such sport cars. I am living 1h30 from Val d'Isère. Appreciate you are coming here to ski. My choice will be an XE with AWD more safely in winter. Thanks for your videos, my prefered: the road trip in Morocco with the Testarossa.

[@刘逸堃]

Harry, I am located in US. I have a 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged, I add some details based on your XJR. It's stunning now!! Looking forward to get your reply. I will show you the picture. And thank you for sharing this with us!!

[@FerrariKangaroo]

This video kicked off my weekend (along with a quality Australian ale). Cheers mate, keep the content coming!

[@okumonux]

I like the faded bezel on the GMT, not so sure about the orange bits though...

[@TerribleTimes]

30.6 wow, a tad bit better than my 1985 Suburban 5.7 liter pushrod powered tow machine... that being said thats at 60mph..... nice review Harry thanks again!

[@woodylog5555]

Literally my dream car! Loved the video too, great review.

[@desmondpatrickanderson6738]

Nice setup Harry

[@VincentSandfordofSEOsynovation]

What a great car. Looks great and economy too. Love the views out from the car. Great

[@wheelheroes7902]

+Harry's Garage, another great video and another great car added to your awesome collection! To match the P7 even more you could put a Zircotec Ceramic coating on your exhaust tips and some orange paint on the calipers. That would look even morgen awesome, if you ask me! Anyway, thanks for making these great video's, keep them coming!

[@eternal3083]

I got to ride in an xjr one time, with a rather reckless but skilled driver and that car is one of a kind. Has that special feeling that cant be explained you just have to do some big donuts in one to understand.

[@Munkenba]

Oh my god do a video on that classic Fiat 500 in the background

[@harrysgarage]

+Alfred Munkenbeck On the list..

[@Munkenba]

Harry's garage YES! I'm not asking you to take it all the way to the alps, but... well... please do.

[@derekoconnor57]

+Harry's garage what else is on the list?

[@Ariskot007]

+Alfred Munkenbeck From the moment I saw it lurking in the back I couldn't concentrate on the Jag anymore :-)

[@densalbeach1]

I have an XJ Portfolio 3ltr diesel, really goes and is incredibly good on fuel. But this monster is sex on wheels, Jag at its best, much better than the every other car on the road German offerings. Great review.

[@REGULATORnpt]

Harry it's been said but this video is wonderful, informative inspiring and so relaxing to watch. Really enjoyed the lot and what a collection you have. Mine would mirror that if I could!

[@44hw]

Petrolhead Grandpa (As I call him ) has the best job and he´s brilliant at it. Thanks for testing these lovely cars and having the most interresting reviews in the world.. Greetings from Czech Republic and carry on in this job.. (y)

[@alexmartinez280]

Love your review videos Harry, looking forward to the new ones to come!

[@jkraljik]

You should paint those calipers either black or orange. IMO would look best in black. They aren't as pretty as ones on the AMG's, M's and RS's. And love the paint. Such a stunning color.

[@stonemanty]

Good stuff, I look forward to and enjoy your films very much.

[@willroberts3945]

This is a cool car. I like this brand, can’t wait to see what they do in the future.

[@knowntoache]

xj is so beautiful and well build no rust stunning real pure brith machine we are heads up cool .

[@tw2210]

Great video Harry. Thank you.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Like the videos Harry keep them coming

[@vector409]

love the no bullshit reviews Harry ..good work

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

Nice start and ending! Nice video, and improved audio too.

[@reandoz]

Dear Harry,please upload videos more frequently because they're so good and profound that we become addicted and I get tired of checking every once in a couple days if you've got any new video.. 😊 ✌

[@cypv12]

Thank you for another great video Harry.Amazing machine!