2018 Jaguar XE Review and Road Test | In 4K UHD!

Jaguar's XE combines the urgency of the BMW 3-Series with the handling ability of the Cadillac ATS, handling refinement of the Lexus IS and a price tag sized below the Audi A4. While it's still not my "all-around" top pick in this competitive segment it is a close number two and certainly my choice if you're looking for the most fun for your dollar.
0-30 : 2 Seconds
0-60 : 4.6 Seconds
1/4 Mile : 13.2 Sec @ 105 MPH
60-0 Braking : 105 Feet
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[@justinlloyd6455]

At 4:08 - I have purchased the 2018 Jaguar XE 25t Premium RWD. When I drove it back home after purchase, 700 miles. I put it in Eco mode and drove very conservatively. At best I got a solid 44MPG. I can assure you that it was accurate. I got around 39 to 44MPG the entire way back. I left with a full tank (16 gallons) and filled it up at 1/4 tank. Arrived home at 1/2 tank. So far, I love the car. I've had it over a month now and do not regret it. I got the "Vision assist package" which I really like. No more old halogen headlights. Lane assistance. Automatic emergency braking. I love it. It handles amazingly well. I spent 4 years deciding on what car to buy and I think I made the right choice.

[@dondaythe4th73]

Do you still have it bro?

[@madpistol]

What's up with all of the hate? I think the vehicle looks fantastic!

[@emjayay]

It's KZbin, home of anti-everything complainers. In this case they drive a ten year old Corolla.

[@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice]

people are scared of new ideas, dont worry i agree with your view, its sexy

[@McBlickyy]

@@emjayay People want to get their money's worth on a 30k car, I'd brag too if my car managed to last 10 years without any serious issues, which I can't because I own a XF

[@bvedant]

@@McBlickyy you can’t have everything for 30k.

[@frederickschenck3600]

One of most comprehensive and honest video reviews I've seen. I purchased a 2017 Jaguar XE 35t R RWD model in mid-January and frankly haven't regretted my decision one bit. After 5000 mile, I haven't had one single problem with the vehicle with the exception on a broken windshield wiper that occurred at a car wash (it was replaced free by the local Jaguar dealer). One aspect you may want to include in future reviews is the warranty information as part of your comparisons.

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

Jaguar has an excellent warranty as well. Can't wait to enjoy my free maintenance, something the Germans charge for.

[@TheRacingShawn]

Comprehensive and unbiased review! I test-drove the XE S, and pretty much agree with everything you said in the video. Alex, if you get a chance, could you please do a review of Golf R and S4 in the future? Thx!

[@theevermind]

I like a small V6 still exists. I've always been intrigued with the possibility of using a supercharger with a valve to give the same effect as cylinder deactivation or being off boost in a turbo. Since the supercharger is run by a belt, it would still spin, but when the valve is opened, it doesn't build pressure and so doesn't give boost. Thus, you could have full engine power when wanted and better economy when not needed (cruising on hwy, idling, etc.).

[@elliottmanning4116]

This is so far the nicest review I've seen on this car. Everyone loves how it handles, but nit pick everything that's wrong with the interior. I thought if it was fun to drive, nothing else mattered? And why would a tight back seat be a con? It's called a compact sport sedan for a reason, so that's what a shopper should expect when they want to own one. Keep up the great reviews.

[@matthewrogers5153]

Elliott Manning -- Maybe because everyone's priorities aren't the same as yours? With the amount of time I spend in the car, interior quality is important. That's what turns me off of the 340i, the interior is a bit cheap feeling compared to the Merc or Audi competitors. And as for the back seat...if someone buys a 4-door sport sedan, the backseat is obviously at least somewhat important to them, otherwise they'd just buy a roadster or a coupe. I like the Jag, but in this segment I think the best combination of high quality feel and great performance is the MB C43 AMG. It put the biggest smile on my face, and the interior feels a class above the others.

[@Artilectual]

This was the best review of this vehicle imho. Well done.

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

I love mine. The interior isn't as refined as an Audi, but the upper trims are not bad at all. I'm surprised how many options come standard on the upper trims. Also Jaguar leases very well to a comparable German car. The best part of buying this car is two fold: the dynamics and the exclusivity. Jaguars just aren't that common, especially if you don't live near a big city. BMWS, Audis, Mercs. Cadillac is almost as common as seeing a Toyota. No one really bats an eye at those cars. The driving dynamics are also top notch, and having a supercharger is unique and gives the exhaust a much better stock noise than the turbo competitors. Also the warranty is 5 years 60k and included in that is free maintenance.

[@klimankhmeron7636]

Khalid Carrillo well said, I've mine too disel gets almost the same millage as Prius

[@alexschmidt3692]

Great sounding v6, fun to drive, comfortable. That is what I'm looking for

[@LysergicCasserole95]

Atleast the jag doesn't use fake engine sounds. Keeping it real

[@jasonwalker1765]

This is an extraordinary review. It is almost, dare I say, too complete.

[@M4NA5]

Great review, Alex! I have the 2017 XE 35t Premium and I absolutely love it. I was going for a 340i M-sport based on my test drives in this segment, that was until I drove the Jag. This car definitely stands out, and in a good way, in terms of both looks inside and out, as well as overall performance.

[@diego6946]

Proxy is the maintenance pricey as much as the Mercedes or bmw ? I’m looking forward on buying one

[@amarrao95]

Free maintenance for 5 years 60,000 miles in the Jag in North America.

[@M4NA5]

Update: 4 years into the ownership and couldn’t be happier. No issues whatsoever. Just regular scheduled maintenance and one time tyre change after first 3 years. Not many cars can outhandle and outperform this kitty. Here’s to many more years.

[@M1MyRifle]

Hey Alex. I went ahead and got a 35t XE because your review was very, super helpful, it wasn't the only factor but definitely was a factor, thank you! It also didn't hurt that there were a ton of incentives...

[@marinoint]

I'm not a fan of the full-screen digital instrument clusters in many cars nowadays (Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac, etc.), because they all use the older type of LCD or LED panels that flickers! They also have high amount of blue light, but that's easy to fix with a layer of yellow tinted film. Many newer computer monitors and some TVs have anti-flicker & low-bluelight features, because those are far less harmful and stressful to the eyes over extended period of time!

[@swanblake]

would he amazing with a manual transmission option and better infotainment

[@EugenioVaccari]

I expected you mentioned the new AR Giulia in your comparison...

[@esteban75lover23]

This review is the best review I have ever seen on a car....EVER.

[@devisbetrisey5730]

Isn't the base diesel badged as 20d? Here in Europe we get the 20d 180 hp and a more powerful 25d with 240 hp.

[@iAmKingAxiS]

Good review! I died though when you said "This kitty has claws"

[@hopdowntheresomewhere5435]

Then how did you type this comment

[@VicharB]

Awesome comparison ... will await for the Ingenium engines.

[@e.simons6964]

Speaking of the BMW 340...Like to see your review of this model v. any other sports sedan.

[@doristhibodeaux3795]

I need this...I don’t have any idea about all the features...I just love my Jag!!!

[@smonkey001]

Please put the the market segment best seller in the final picks. First, it will be the only fact you have on that list, people love fact other than opinions. Second, your viewers will love to have this key knowledge that every car salesman known but don't want to mention(if it's not them).

[@omgitsme435]

What happens when the electronics for the gear shift glitches and it doesn't raise?

[@simonmoon5595]

Great review. I have the 25t and I will put it over the competition any day. The price point and the warranty are excellent for the class of vehicle.

[@bvedant]

How is it? I'm in the market for a compact sports sedan and looking at the 330i, XE, and Giulia 2.0T

[@Black-Villain]

@@bvedant you ever buy one? I'm in the same situation, stuck between an XE and a Giulia

[@antares1786]

Jaguar is superb. Better looks than BMW and ATS, on par with C-class. But it will be more difficult to find parts and it will have lower resale value than C-class, BMW due to the higher overall awareness of the German competitors. The same goes with Volvo by the way.

[@kattine1]

The exhaust pipes are weird and minuscule...looks like it was an afterthought. (But great review!)

[@overkill852]

I think they left space around them for aftermarket exhaust

[@carfanfan]

The XE SV Project 8 is even more awesome! Pity only 300 will be built and in LHD only!

[@MA9494AM]

The reason I heard why the X-type had a bad rep was that it was built on the Ford Mondeo (gen 3) and was not a "proper" Jaguar. That was most likey the reason why it had the engines it had.

[@emjayay]

To me all Jaguars look a lot better in the standard versions with "chrome" accents instead of all black. Too bad Alex didn't test one of those.

[@mikeanthonyfitness]

I guess weather effects the 0-60 time cause my 35t rsport 0-60 times were between 4.6-4.8. Oh well love the car.

[@Artilectual]

Tires, altitude, octane level, actual pedal reaction time. When it's a fraction of a second, one or many variables can be at fault.

[@BHASKARKRISHNATREYA]

Alex, do you have any plans to review the new Audi A4? I have been waiting to here your opinion.

[@fearfactz1]

7:05 who the hell thought it would be a great idea to paint de spare tire red??

[@mariowhyte2816]

fearfactz1 Maaaaaaan that's what I was thinking too!!! Like I know it's not meant to be used long term so maybe that's why they painted it red, but stiiiilllllllll whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lol

[@M4NA5]

Mine’s orange lol. AAA guy once told me he’s seen one in pink. I’ll take any color over pink lol

[@User_92020]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 Blue car with one tiny red wheel 😆 🤣 😂 😹 They don't want you to drive a temporary wheel too long. They want you to swap it out asap. They're not meant to last more than 5k miles. They made it red, so you would look silly and in turn would make you swap them out, so basically for your safety 😆

[@SaiRulez1]

Alex - thanks for the great review and bringing back more exciting cars to the show!

[@M1MyRifle]

Hi Alex, love your reviews, I just had one question about the XE. I've been hearing a lot of criticism about the XE's transmission reporting that it's "laggy". Is that true? Thanks!

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

105 foot breaking time is very good, I always was shocked that in my 2010 jaguar XF 5.0, no special brakes and heavier than this car it was 106 feet, that’s Porsche territory

[@zhaoguanyugary]

Finally a non-boring car

[@bradyb9929]

gary zhao most of us like boring cars cause they are actually options for us in our lives.

[@amarrao95]

The new-for-2016 LGX 3.6L V-6 in the ATS replacing the LFX is worlds more refined than its predecessor, and far better than the coarse 2.0T now.

[@mike.travels]

I'm surprised the G80 isn't in the comparison at the end, especially that you reviewed it recently, unless it's really a different category?

[@contractki11er]

Xarn G80 is bigger, plays in the midsize category.

[@mackymode8185]

I'd like to see a comparison video between XE and Genesis G70 as well as Kia Stinger GT

[@remiandrepedersen868]

The Jaguar looks better is comfortable enough for long trips, easy to drive in cities and is the most fun to drive for the same price. I know who I want to choose.

[@paulbicket1127]

What is the legroom for the driver? You don't mention this. Planning to rent in Europe and the BMW 3 series seems to have sufficient legroom for a 6'3" driver. In order to get an automatic (not a deal breaker) I would have to get the Jag XE. I will be travelling alone so my only concern is for the driver. Thanks

[@paulrodger3115]

Hey Alex: XF vs XE, which would you buy, year/model Used. I'm in Toronto Canada, retired, mainly drive city and not every day. Passengers 1 or 2, occasionally 3. I put drive about 5,250 km/year. How would it compare to the S60/90.

[@shiftpoint2822]

alex plz bring the new cx 5 and camry se review i trust u real detailed review without any advertise or bias

[@BigHeadClan]

Was considering the Xe for my next car but the long term reliability is holding me back other review outlets with long term cars seem to have nothing but problems. Guess I'll keep an eye out for a 240i or Q50 RS400 once they dump the slush box transmission.

[@ecilamecilam6793]

they come with 5 year warranty out of the factory, a year longer than the germans. you can get one CPO that's a year old and have 6 years of warranty, not bad.

[@weirdshibainu]

great color...great review

[@randallsguaranteedsold6361]

Good review Alex "subscribed"

[@harryli6138]

so... u telling me.. this is faster than my Maserati gt convertible... with the 1/3 of the price. well, not regretting tho, I know my car is slow, bought it just for the sound and the luxury. my x6m is faster.

[@chrissorreda4982]

Harry li Cringey flex

[@bird718]

i like the car but the new 3 series will be coming out soon. the jags future might end before it starts, then again lots of people brought the last small jag.

[@XanthanGgum]

As always, fantastic review!

[@swanblake]

ATS is so ancient in this segment. Cadillac should be embarrassed as Buicks have nicer interiors and a he'll of a lot better infotainment

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

The X type I believe was based on the ford contour

[@beamboy420]

Can you please review camry 2018!?

[@russelharley4607]

hey Alex could you make a review of the new Audi A4

[@josephcabale4827]

Standard halogen headlights ?????

[@roddyeskew3909]

For "Early/Late 2018", is that CY or MY?

[@RaY_77W]

Did you make your intro on GarageBand?Because I just imitated it

[@ctk4949]

When will you test the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti??

[@bigden2755]

Sleek...... Beautiful.....

[@itmustbelove08]

Can't wait for you to get an A5 coupè.

[@ALEX-ts8pb]

What's the best car that holds its value??

[@buzzjohnson4964]

Toyota and Honda. Honda seems to look nicer and handle better.

[@klimankhmeron7636]

Where the 25d model came from?

[@richardhopkins7168]

I really like my 2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport however, the InControl Touch Pro system is very erratic and often plagued with computer hardware and software problems. The base model is far superior and has fewer issues.

[@flyingvengeance]

Hello Alex. I had one of these for nine days as a rental from Hertz in the Netherlands last week. It was a R design Ingenium 2.0t . I have been driving for 32 years and a Jag has always been on my wish list but maintenance has always kept me away. Anyway the car was disappointing. It does not has instant acceleration and the transmission hunts. When in tight parking areas the warning indicators over ride the backup camera and the X provided to get rid of that pop up warning.....it doesn't work. The seats are great for short distances but driving for an hour on even excellent highways in the Netherlands and Belgium there just isn't enough cushion. My seats were partially manual though. Truck sucks for 30" rolling bags. Max was two and a small laptop backpack. It did look great but I wouldn't buy one. Oh and no Bluetooth......WTH?

[@alfrede.neuman9082]

Lol ‘no Bluetooth’?? Sounds like a you problem, not the car... the all have Bluetooth. Oh, and you had the poverty pack one, so yeah, probably won’t be as quick as a 3.0 SC V6... I own a 25T R-Sport, and it’s easily the best car I’ve owned, and at least it’s not German!

[@flyingvengeance]

Sammy P Yeah it probably was me on the Bluetooth when I had that rental. I could not find a way to get it to stream music over Bluetooth. Anyway, It was a euro rental so it was what it was. I still wouldn't buy one though. I would buy an F-type. I like them a lot more and you don't see many new Jags here.

[@alfrede.neuman9082]

flyingvengeance fair enough. I think they are the sort of car you need to option up to get the really nice trim and tech. I completely agree, the f type is stunning, and I would’ve had one, but the cheapest one here in Australia was still twice the price of a really nice spec XE... and the insurance would’ve cost a fortune! The XE makes sense when you think of it as an entry point into Jag ownership, without the stuffiness (in my view) of an XJ or XF, and the cost and impracticability of an F-Type.

[@JejblessAnointed]

please do a BMW 7 series

[@Reallyraywhat]

I don’t understand why you have to option in HID headlights on a luxury car

[@roddyeskew3909]

Hi Alex, Wanted to know how/if you could fit a bike in the back Thanks!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Roddy Eskew maybe a kid's bike?

[@roddyeskew3909]

I've seen pics online of a full size road bike in the back with the seats down...just wasn't sure if that was a 20 minute process or not

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

2:30 the exhaust cutouts on my 2014 Accord look better than those. They look like an early 2000s car

[@cc9366]

nice video made

[@dontaskformyname6238]

All aluminum? Is that new for 2018?

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

No that's just new for the XE in general.

[@swanblake]

I swear Jaguar uses the heaviest aluminum in the world

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The materials engineers I've spoken with have all told me that Aluminum seemed like a really great idea before the steel industry decided to really drive down the costs of ultra high strength steels, the latest steel alloys rival aluminum in terms of lightweight strength which is why the BMW 3-Series and ATS (and oddly enough the Mazda MX-5) are so light despite their "conventional" construction.

[@reko3103]

One surprising car in this segment is the Alfa Romeo Giulia..... and if you can afford the Quadrifoglio Verde; why look anywhere else?

[@swanblake]

Reko Sri because FCA is garbage if I'm being kind.

[@the80386]

agreed. people are getting far too emotional with the guilia. the worst mistake to make with a car is get emotional. just within a couple years you'll start to see all these people who bought into the giulia hype making videos about all the issues and repairs they face. it's an FCA item afterall.

[@theevermind]

Surely there's a better term than "sexy profile." No, it isn't "sexy."

[@CRVgarage]

So what we have here is a 2017 XE...the title is misleading.

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

As he stated that fact right away.. the cars are virtually identical.

[@darvillebo]

wtf? you have timed a tlx as being faster than a 340i? were you drinking?

[@magnusjonsson1316]

Don`t mention the word Cadillac and handling in the same sentence please! Nothing from US have ever handled good.

[@aneeshchatrathi1004]

Magnus Jönsson have u ever driven a zr1 lol

[@magnusjonsson1316]

Aneesh Chatrathi, but a ZR1 is a Corvette, not a Cadillac.

[@yellowhammer3]

I prefer my real Jaguars, '05 XKR and '08 XJR. Wall to wall wood paneling, rich leather, and supercharged V8

[@sheridanbucket]

Since rear seat legroom is marginal, at best, Jag should have made the XE a Coupe, to compete with BMW instead of competing with Jag's own XF for styling. On another note, Heritage is M.I.A. in that Jag is known for its wood veneers. Even a slight display of wood veneer would be appreciated, like the strip across the upper dash and the square-ish panel surrounding the gear selector. Finally, for all of us old fuddy-duddies, the Leaper goes on the bonnet, not the boot-- option that!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+sheridanbucket for some reason coupes just never sell well

[@alfrede.neuman9082]

You can option wood veneer... and as for the coupe thing, (I have an XE, by the way) and you come to see it as a coupe that CAN take adults in the back, if you ever need it.

[@JurisKankalis]

Why doesn't audi just offer a 6-speed manual and tell everyone: either you learn how to drive and how to enjoy driving, or sod off :)

[@zzanatos2001]

If you're leaning toward the Audi, splurge a little and get the S4 - or the RS3. You'll thank me later.

[@graham-jefferson]

I've been curious about this car! You never really see Jags out on the road. Looks a bit dated and cheap in comparison to other compact sport sedans to me (aside from the Caddy) but still svelte! I hope they surprise us in the future with some slightly sharper styling.

[@RobbieHerrera]

I saw one displayed at a mall. It doesn't look special. I'm sure it drives nice but I've seen nicer looking cars, even from Kia, not to mention BMW/Audi/Mercedes. Too bad because I always root for Jaguar.

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

Drive one and it's a different story!

[@RobbieHerrera]

Khalid Carrillo I'm sure it drives nice. I've driven other Jaguars before and always loved how they drove. I'm just commenting on the looks. It doesn't look special, like their other models.

[@zaitcev0]

Right, news from India. They have a big car company there, called Tata... They just issued a new car - here it is - a Jaguar XE! Or, a review skit in which Alex goes to a night with his spouse in a remote place, flirts _outrageously_ with a waitress, but it's all right because he's got a JAAAAAAAG.

[@antonyishak6291]

i have this car

[@melvinjohnson7033]

Fake review. Claims its a 2018 to get you to click on the video then comes clean and tells you he lied and its really a 2017.

[@steveoiwa7759]

Your information is not for average people and I don’t care other car

[@TurfSurf]

The tail light design is so 1990s

[@colingarner6175]

It’s not Jagwar it’s pronounced ‘jag-you-are’.

[@dctmatt]

Looks like the Hyundai grandeurs that south Korea uses as taxis

[@melvinjohnson7033]

Fake 2018. As such he don't show the engine.

[@hodl4lambo455]

Model 3 or Audi A4 that's it for me. Lexus IS $hit, Acura is ok, Benz cheap, Cadillac is plastic.

[@kaapokakko797]

HodL4Lambo you seem stupid like someone who shouldn’t be driving those cars

[@hiddenarray2315]

HodL4Lambo ur comment is trash

[@fredderf1735]

haha british autobahn

[@steveoiwa7759]

Majority of people care about the 0 to 60 times, l said who care unless .........

[@kaapokakko797]

Expensive ford

[@kewlztertc5386]

Why do you say that?

[@charliepoulin8873]

first

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

I am a Jag fan but that interior is seriously depressing. Those door cards look awful with all those goofy shapes and the dashboard is as exciting as a funeral. I won't be buying that car.

[@rogerthat24]

The rear end looks so bland.. to me.

[@troysmith9007]

kinda look dated already

[@kduff85]

Luxury brands seem REALLY behind in technology while entry level vehicles keep getting more and more.

[@bird718]

smaller version of the big car thats been out for almost forever

[@emjayay]

That bigger car, the XF, came out with a completely new model in 2015.

[@stephenwalker8791]

Agreed! Not to mention that bargain basement interior feel!

[@bird718]

emjayay that new XF looks so much like the old XF that it looks like it was given a facelift,. seriously how different is the 2017 XF from the 2007 XF in looks?

[@FoxxAutomotive]

I appreciate seeing a indepth and balanced review! good work...I can't wait for the refreshed XE with the new interior! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooGcanSNa8h8qpY

[@MURRAYsaysHI]

I would buy the Kia Optima SXL any day of the week over this over priced Ford. The Optima blows this thing away with features, quality, warranty, and looks!

[@swanblake]

MURRAYsaysHI the Optima interior actually blows away all but the Audi and MB top trim interiors. I agree. Kia Optima SXL would be unstoppable if it had a little more power but overall bargain of the century

[@emjayay]

Ford sold Jaguar nine years ago in 2008.

[@MURRAYsaysHI]

I know that, it was a joke because they are still procuring their engines from Ford

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

Except for the older 2 liter engine, the XE is all Jaguar. 5 year 60,000 mile warranty and free maintenance as well.

[@hodl4lambo455]

KIA what a joke