2021 Jaguar XF | The Last of a Breed

Raise your hand if you want a Jaguar sedan? Not many of you? Ok, so the XF is probably not your first choice when shopping the British brand but there’s something sneaky good going on with this top-of-the line R-Dynamic model that I think you should now.
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[@simontompkins7804]

The Jag isn't about being the best at that or thing, it's about the entire package and experience. Beautiful rounded car

[@swayze693]

i traded my A6 for a ‘18 XE S. i can count on 1 hand how many jags i see on my commute to & from work on a biweekly basis. the best part about ownership is really loving your car for what it is, versus having to remain in the top status of german counterparts. my little XE can smoke any midsize german car with their little 4 bangers any day of the week. i’m so happy i dove in the deep and didn’t let this car get away!

[@samcas707]

If only jag saw the cult status potential of an xf svr wagon

[@lancelane217]

Awesome video! Love the color and the ability to carve backroads in a luxury sedan which is worthy of the Jaguar marque.

[@esteban75lover23]

I love my Jaguar Sedan(s)! My 2007 S-Type and 2017 XE 35t are excellent cars!

[@ravenbonanza1522]

I love my 2018 XF 2.0 25T as well

[@TalismanPHX]

A gorgeous car. A shame that the XJ6 electric sedan was killed off at the last second by the newest Jaguar CEO.

[@WaheedKhan-mm3pw]

62k is way too much for this. Looks good but not good enough.

[@prathamkapoor1992]

I had this as a loaner car when my Range Rover Evoque was in for service (no it was not an oil change, it was doing “JLR things” lol). Anyways, the XF (3.0l supercharged) was a hoot to drive, really enjoyed the way it handled. I love the Jaguar sedans because they’re so exquisite and to me they are much simpler in their operation and are tad less “gimmicky” than the Germans (especially the pre-2020MYs), I feel like I’m driving Jaguars I’m more focused on the way the car drives and not distracted by the electronics. As always Steve, really enjoy your videos and this was no exception! Cheers!

[@Tinrs80]

Good good filming man👍🏾💯

[@thomastalks3841]

Great video, I really like that green paint!

[@bassandtrebleclef]

I'm really glad you did this review. I've been curious what the xf is like without the supercharged V6 and it's as expected. I know it's loaded but I just can't get behind any of these luxury cars with turbo 4 engines. 4 cylinder engines don't fit the character or price of the luxury cars they're bolted into.

[@MercOne]

I agree, which is why they should have just cancelled this car along with the XE if they aren't going to give it a proper engine, in this case their excellent new I6. I mean it should have a V8 too, but that's too much to ask. A 100 sales a month just isn't worth the effort. It's still a pretty car though and the interior finally looks like a luxury car.

[@thomastalks3841]

@@MercOne You can still get the XE and the XF sportbrake in the UK (as well as diesels)

[@MercOne]

@@thomastalks3841 I would hope so it's their home market.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Excess engine displacement only wastes fuel.

[@zsb707]

This is not a luxury car, but an executive sedan/saloon. If Mercedes put a four-cylinder engine in the S Class (which is a luxury car), why shouldn't Jaguar do so?

[@BanBiofuels]

Beautiful interior.

[@NileshR12]

If they had used this interior from the launch of this generation, it would have made this car a better seller

[@petitflocon647]

I do buy a XF 2021 cuz it is a perfect durable design and a very confy car for everyday. This car do not know fashion, it is style.

[@drplando14]

This car is on my list. I like the green paint and the interior

[@La-yt1wr]

I was a fan of the Supercharged V6 not many brands does that which was unique for Jaguar and Land Rover. I was also surprised I thought the XE was going to be the only Jag model.

[@justinlowe337]

Don't see many of these on the road and its why I always look harder when I do. Beautiful inside and out and the price is far sexier than Audi, Merc, and BMW.

[@dervon]

i never seen anyone choose to call a mercedes “Merc”’ before “Benz”

[@DavidTYoung]

Looks lovely

[@clivewatson635]

Best car I've driven and I've had alfas bmw mercs it's amazing

[@dontelindsey5846]

Love my xfs supercharged v6

[@michaelgalea4386]

After watching this, I will get one. Thanks.

[@feyrbrand7]

Enjoyed this review! Always liked Jaguar’s design and it not really being part of the mainstream. Also wondering if cars will lose a lot of differentiation between them when they go electric, like they are later this decade…

[@BryanChance]

I want a Jaguar XF!! -:) Very nice car. There is no reason why the voice command response is so slow.

[@mikealanzo]

Imagine the 575hp V8 in this thing... ppl would stand in line for one of these!!!

[@shambolic1221]

Sadly they stopped making them in the 5.0 litre in 2015. The xfr-s.

[@mikealanzo]

@@shambolic1221 Yeah... I really loved that car and model! It was sort of a middle finger to BMW and Audi, and maybe MB.

[@trevorsutherland5263]

Goodness that is a lovely spec! Visually I think it has no equal; the E is ugly, the A6 and 5er are handsome but not spectacular. All those base with a turbo four too; in short this is by far the better option than all of those at the 50 to 60 grand point.

[@sudheer88]

nice video Steve, I am not finding any in deanships in TX .... so should I build one .. can you please help.

[@alieman9154]

Thanks! Stunning!

[@stevehammes]

Thank you too!

[@anthonycbrown1952]

The marketplace is speaking loudly and very few people get excited paying $70K for a turbocharged 2.0 4 cylinder heavy sedan. There are millions of slightly used V6 and V8 vehicles that will give you the refinement befitting a $70K price tag for a lot less. Very few people are asking for full-on electricfication but auto manufacturers seem to be grasping at straws attempting to virtue-signal eco-friendliness and modernity when the real issue is $$$$. The price of vehicles has risen beyond the earning power of many households and the cost of new vehicle ownership is less attractive. A recent study indicated $10K is the average cost (property taxes, fuel, insurance, maintenance, depreciation, etc.) of ownership (excluding the car payment).

[@clivewatson3609]

Incredible car so unddratted better than the German rivals

[@hungryboy424]

Another nice video, find it a shame that most brands are just sticking a ipad anywhere on the dash, such a pity.

[@christudor6681]

Same here.

[@BenzinioB]

The only thing they've messed it up is the Engine... and they've messed it up badly! You can not offer luxury sport sedan with 2.0 engine! That thing with the V6ses from the F-pace would be a true gem!

[@daijones101]

They're getting more power out of that little four than they got out of the 4.2 litre XK motor

[@drtetsuo]

Should I go for this even though my current one is XF 35t R-Sports MY 2018?

[@brendanadams1801]

don't forget heated, cooled and electric massage seats

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

There was a time when a Jaguar sedan was distinctive and unmistakable....like the vintage XJ6. Put an Acura nameplate on this car and most people would not know the difference.

[@stevehammes]

There’s definitely some truth to that.

[@AllStars2525]

A beautiful car, but, alas, beyond my budget. But, the racing green color is gorgeous.

[@duncanmclellan5479]

It’s nice, but for the price, other than brand image, the G80 has it beat in almost every way.

[@MercOne]

Yep.

[@76carmel]

Agreed. It's about $7k less than the XF.

[@hammerofjustice]

As a proud owner of XFR 2012 V8, after 10 years they came up to kia optima 2.0 turbo. this is sad.

[@MECUXD]

XF is a good car but the model has been backsliding since 2012. I'd take a nice low mile V8 over any XF newer than 2015.

[@Shinka5082]

good car👍🏻

[@LUo98]

I listened to this and feel like i should actually hate the car. Now i'll probably buy it just to prove something

[@limpunsing224]

Gorgeous But no to a 4cyl under the hood Nice review

[@ravenbonanza1522]

I read in one automobile forum that in some European nations, if your car go beyond 2.0 liter the car will be heavily taxed for emissions.

[@limpunsing224]

@@ravenbonanza1522 True Jag will soon cease production of XF because of EU strict regulations It's a hard sell for them especially in the NA markets

[@MandusahRamirez]

It’s odd how much This Jaguar has in common with My 18 Ford Fusion Platinum🤔 It Really Is An Attractive Looking Car Tho! I’d just buy a 2018 XF 3.5t tho🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Cloxxki]

I'm looking at the XT Sportbrake for business, sports and epic road trips. Making electric not an option. You just can't get through Eastern Europe. Also, I want an Estate or better, if such exists. Enough of a distinction from the Mercedes, Audi, BMW and Volvo alternatives in the same price range? Can one live with the front wheel drive version, or need to burn the extra gas on AWD? German might be more relaxed abroad, but so dull to show up in....

[@chehau997]

bravo 🐆

[@mulkiosman794]

I do want a jäger at

[@jwatwater]

If this was more reliable, I feel like they would sell better. They finally got the design figured out, and its priced well.

[@SaltyAntelope63]

Jaguar has best warranty of any luxury car in US, including 5 year 60k mile complimentary maintenance

[@jwatwater]

@@SaltyAntelope63 I appreciate that. A warranty is great. Having to go to the dealer 10 times in 3 years isn't.

[@mojojojo911]

Ouch 62k, tiny engine. I dunno man. Looking fwd to the next review Steve.

[@jwatwater]

Pretty much every single luxury sedan is a 2.0 liter turbo 4 until you get to the full size.

[@oliverpuselja9505]

Beautiful car that must have a 6 cylinder.

[@Koraeffect]

North American animal like a Jaguar has the muscle and blends with the European style of detail

[@hoderharris]

Great review Steve. Thoughts on reliability and what do you think depreciation might be in 3 years or so. Thanks

[@ravenbonanza1522]

The XF is selling like hotcakes in the used car market.

[@allendiamond5166]

Xfr

[@marshallblr]

had my both hands up! ; P,

[@Andrew8126]

A dedicated power source for infotainment startup?? Never heard of that. Is that a unique thing?

[@stevehammes]

Yes it is! They’re trying to make these systems boot up faster like our phones.

[@Andrew8126]

@@stevehammes Cool!

[@adembahlouli5348]

💪

[@alexanderfoster3628]

I've never liked the second generation XF. I owned the first gen XF but Jag really then dropped the ball with the second. The 2015 interior and exterior were cheap and bland. I bought an X351 XJ instead. They really have fixed the interior with this face lift on the XF but the exterior is just too dull for a Jag. I'm looking forward to see where Gerry McGovern takes Jaguar design.

[@76carmel]

First the classic 2-door coupe (except for sports cars, roadsters, and muscle cars). And now the 4-door sedan (in mainstream & luxury makes) are now put on the endangered species list of vehicles no one wants to buy. I hear a rumor that Jaguar may bring back the XJ as an EV.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Nope, Those plans got cancelled

[@powerscourt182]

Jaguar. Jag you are

[@stevehammes]

Tomato. Toe mate o.

[@Sergio-ln1dc]

What's your height?

[@stevehammes]

6' 1"

[@styner3]

Beautiful car but a turbo 4cyl...seriously. It's not a 2-door hatchback. SMH!

[@papagen00]

too expensive for a 4-banger. RIP Jaguar.

[@jimdee6698]

I own an XF-S with a 5.0 V-8 putting out about 400 HP and 380 Lbs ft of torque. As beautiful as the new XF is, it is woefully underpowered and not worthy of being a Jaguar. I drove one and it's a dog. I would have bought one if it had the old Supercharged V-6 or ideally, a V-8.

[@MercOne]

I don't know how Jaguar plans to go upmarket, they can't even compete with the usual German and Asian brands now. No I6, slow electronics, and dodgy quality/reliability and you're going to challenge Bentley and Porsche. Exclusivity? No, it just doesn't sell. Big difference.

[@amigos806]

Steve, do you think these companies going all electric are giving us vehicles no one is asking for? I know of no one begging for electric cars. Or, do you think collectively they are giving us only one choice……electric?

[@stevehammes]

I leased a Kona EV last April. And it’s kind of like getting our first microwave oven (I’m old so pardon the reference.) Before it we didn’t think we needed or wanted one. And now, unless I was considering a high-end sports car, I wouldn’t ever go back to an ICE car. The EV experience is so much different in a good way. I love it. So I think it’ll take some convincing; getting people to experience the torque and how easy it really is to charge (not to mention the reduced maintenance costs and never going to a gas station ever again.)

[@Andrew8126]

@@stevehammes Well, except for ice cream…

[@kevinc4325]

NOOOOOOO. I have an XFR 5.0 S.C. Straight piped and it's beautiful. Dont go electric... You already killed me with going 6 cylinder. Did your balls drop off..

[@davidjennings9253]

Nice car but why oh why do all luxury manufacturers now fit these stupid infotainment screens that look like a tablet stuck on the dash. It makes no sense at all as its difficult to clean behinbd it and would be much better built flush into the dash. Its just naff!!!! Its the way everyone is going because its a 'modern' look but really is terrible. Why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@timsautovision6145]

Please prove that gas is a fossil fuel.

[@khunopie9159]

🙋🏻‍♂️ 👁❤😸🚗

[@khunopie9159]

Like the BR Green, but Jag has a really nice grey I'd go for. Disregard original comment

[@rickycalais3356]

Jaguar going all electric? How disappointing.

[@giorgiomagri1848]

Le Jaguar nuove ,,no beautifoul,, enginering 🤕

[@Stretchgangchamp]

Those are Benz prices smh and they are way more loaded and luxurious

[@aayonce4]

I think it’s name for me this needs a name change. The older models were retched ! And then was bought used by wanna be hard boys that couldn’t keep up with maintenance so now they are just like a gussied up Buick 😭😭😭

[@nostickpeople]

A ford twin turbo. Made by Hindus with British electrics. A potpourri of culture mess! And not a soul to fix it in the US.

[@Hattonbank]

Made by Hindus? Where do you think this car us made? Bangalore not Birmingham?

[@nostickpeople]

@@Hattonbank oooh so so much better. The new jags from India are incredible. Im looking at one!

[@Hattonbank]

@@nostickpeople Not if you are in the USA you are not, but if you are in India, you might be one of the lucky guys who might buy one of the 102 Jaguar kits (XF/XE/F Pace) shiiped out from the UK for assemly in the Tata plant in Pune for local sales.

[@Ozvideo1959]

What are these Jagwars you speak of? The word is pronounced Jag u are. Why do Americans butcher the English language ?

[@stevehammes]

It’s amazing how small minded some people are. Like you don’t understand that certain words are pronounced differently in different parts of the world. Why don’t you say the word tomato for me so I can 😂

[@Ozvideo1959]

@@stevehammes I get your point, as an Australia we get most of our pronunciations for the British. And yes, I understand some words are pronounced differently in different parts of the world. But I wonder where the pronunciation of Jaguar and aluminum came from. ? I mean, us Aussies butcher or shorten plenty of words, but someone, somewhere in the US must have started pronouncing Jaguar that way. Just seems weird to me. lol.

[@zsb707]

@@stevehammes 👍

[@missa1969]

@@Ozvideo1959 A native South American word popularized by the Spanish. JAG -whar in origin not affected by another culture.

[@BBlackmen]

Love the video but this car is so boring the Chrysler 300 is more exciting

[@BBlackmen]

@JeWberwocky you must have the later

[@Andrew8126]

@JeWberwocky And you meant “You’re,” not “Your.” Sincerely, -A product of the public school system

[@vishwasgowda1390]

@@Andrew8126 damn that burn😂😂😂the dumbass gets called out😂

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

It's not good enough for the Jaguar name. The exterior is bland by Jaguar standards. No distinct swage line on the side. No rear exhaust tips. Narrow hips in the rear. The front growler badge looks like a five year old drew it. On the interior, no piping on the seating, cheap looking print pattern on the seats, wood trim looks awful, center screen looks like it's from Best Buy and held on with Velcro, gear shifter is weird looking. Even a Kia looks better and has better materials. There is basically no reason to buy this car.

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

A very very unreliable car, better stick with Toyota, Lexus or a Honda for the money.

[@sunryse7025]

Nice classy looking vehicle . If you like luxury,sleek sportage a must have 👍😎 $62 G. 🪙