Jaguar XF 2024 review - the Jag that died as I was testing it! | batchreviews (James Batchelor)

[@JonathanHealy-o7k]

A truly fitting and at times beautiful tribute to one of the most gorgeous saloons of the past 20 years. Good to see you back in the driver's seat, James.

[@petitflocon647]

I have one since 2021, this car is ENORMOUS updated since 2015 model. The reviews are rare and this car is no sell new anymore. You can't get one anymore. This is a crime because this sedan have an immortal design. The lines never get old. Inside the finish and build quality have been so much improved. Driving this car is making you calm and cool.

[@wainerollins2587]

Sad to see the XF go; it's still one of the best cars in its class. I also believe that it's the beginning of the end for Jaguar. They have this bonkers policy of letting their cars grow old, then either replace them too late or not at all. Their current transition into a super luxurious EV brand will end in failure, because they have allowed themselves to become a dead brand.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

It’s crazy they have the F pace left.

[@natelove187]

It's the British Government that's destroying Jaguar. It's sad they're going all EV. Jaguar died in 2009 when the XJ8 got redesigned. Jaguar lost their way

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@natelove187 Oh I think the 2010's was a great era for Jaguar with the XJ, F-Type, Project 7 & 8 etc

[@natelove187]

@@CarsofGlasgow it's all gone now. It all must haven't been that great

[@nicdoye]

Look how beautiful it is compared with the latest 5-series. 😢

[@roger4880]

BMW should hide in shame in calling it a 5 series. How about CCP-5-Ping?

[@HenryPalfrey1963]

Very sad day, end of an era, but another great video tribute, well done.

[@owenmcdonald5922]

Never had the success it deserved. I don't understand Jaguar dropping cars with no immediate replacement. They let cars get too old. Great review with a particularly lovely version of Canon in the background.

[@mymingyen]

Too cash strapped with few sales success to bank roll refreshes and better iterations

[@philmurray3384]

I had 2 XF s and they were both the best cars I ever had. The looks were absolutely beautiful rom 😊the first edition to the third edition

[@petitflocon647]

since 3 years my gear selector is still like new, the leather on it is solid.

[@robertchattin-smith4321]

I have a 24 plate XF p250 HSE Black pack. I've had it for 6 months now and I love it. Perfect machine for me. While it might not have a V6 or V8, drop it into dynamic mode and put the auto box in sport and it will put a smile on your face. Sounds good in the cabin in those modes as well. Comfy, and quick enough for the majority of today's roads with the amount of traffic on them. it also looks fabulous inside and out. I love it. Shame there'll be no more, apart from EVs. Real shame.

[@wilbo5457]

Totally criminal! If there isn't a MAJOR rethink, Jaguar will be gone forever 😢

[@larrysimon1]

Love the XF XJ & F type I own one of each ! ................Shame Jaguar have lost the plot with this EV Tomfoolery ! They used to build cars for customers needs and wishes. They have now decided they know better what the customer needs than the customer and market, which is a massive blunder which will sadly see the end of Jaguar.

[@TJW04]

Building to customers needs and wishes? Look at how that went for them - they sold more or less no cars. Nobody bought Jaguars because they didn’t offer anything that BMW or Mercedes don’t already have, and as a result they lost all brand equity by choosing to chase volume - try to please everyone and you’ll please no one. Products like the F-Type and XJ are what Jaguar does best. Coming from a life long Jaguar fan, owning both aforementioned products, I am glad to see they are choosing to make cars that are more exclusive and on a par with Range Rover, they need that desirability back that they had in the 90s and I hope they manage to pull it off. It’s easy to say EV = failure because that’s what car news outlets are forcing down your throats but I think it suits Jaguar perfectly. Instant power and silent when doing long journeys, and no doubt they will manage to make them handle brilliantly.

[@kevinledgister5252]

If it’s an EV, long journeys will not be a luxury unless you have the luxury of time. The problem with the XF was that it didn’t seem to carve out a unique enough niche to continue to attract customers. BMW has handling, Mercedes has luxury, Audi has go anywhere Bauhaus styling - Jaguar?? Well, it’s nice inside but nothing stands out. And you need that to compete with the Big 3 Germans. Being non-German is not enough. Maserati Ghibli’s have a raucous exhaust that exudes personality, even if its driving dynamics weren’t that great. Another $1,000 in fine leathers that have a powerful, alluring smell, and sharpening the exhaust and power delivery could have done wonders. But alas, they are focused on delivering their next car based on hubris. For the sake of the brand I hope it survives but I have a feeling that the new models will be almost as glued to the showroom floor after an initial flurry.

[@nigelmorley5414]

Bought a brand new one in September. My God, it is fantastic, beats and German equivalent in comfort, handling and as for looks BMW eat your heart out

[@JayYoutube1]

Do people really believe, that a glued I-Pad in a car looks pretty? The model before was much prettier inside. Dated or not.

[@angusrobertson2515]

Absolutely agree

[@kevinledgister5252]

Still one of the most beautiful cars around. I have thought of getting one next to my wife’s F-Pace when interest rates come down. Just ready to step up to something a little bigger and more practical to my lovely Alfa Romeo Giulia. I like the fact that I don’t have to deal with an expensive battery replacement.

[@marygaleac]

I had a 2012 Portfolio…..sat on 20s….and Stage 1 remap…..had it six years……cost me a good few bob in repairs….but it was a fantastic car….I had always wanted to own a Jaaag…..as Clarkson used to say…….watching them go thru auctions for pennies now is the demise of a once great name……but I loved mine….

[@runawayronnie]

Great review but when I read 'the Jag that died as I was testing it', I'd just assumed typical Jaguar reliability and the car broke down midway thru a piece to camera.

[@batchreviews]

A bit of click bait, I’m sorry. It is true though…

[@R04drunner1]

I thought the same and I'm a big Jaguar fan - currently driving a 2016 SX S 3 litre v6 Supercharged. Stunning car.

[@trumpderangementsyndrome1091]

I cried watching this. Ever since I was a kid jags have been in the family from the XJ which always needed maintenance, to the x type and the f type. Now they have ruined the timeless pieces they once put out over and over by making this an all electric car company. I so wish they would rethink their stance and still produce these timeless classics. RiP Jag You were and always will be my once favorite car company.

[@andrewtuff6257]

I so very nearly bought one, always loved the way it looked, so wanted to get out of my 5 series into a Jag, but I just couldn’t get an engine combo that worked. The 4 cylinder petrols just weren’t quite good enough and the fab 3.0 v6 d wasn’t available with 4 wheel drive as an estate, so the rear wheels just spun all the time on the test route. Loads of back seat space in the latest one, very good looking, big boot, great ride and handling. Such a shame they won’t be making these anymore 😢

[@kawa9000]

I have owned both an xfs and xfr both of which were plagued with annoying niggles mostly electrical, Saying that i loved both of them especially the xfr and would have another one in a heartbeat. The xf is still a lovely looking car though and personally i prefer the look of the pre facelift cars. I drive a GS300 Lexus now with 150k on it and the only thing that occasionally plays up is a front parking sensor and the engine is virtually silent.

[@74aamer]

Let’s all go out and buy one ❤❤❤

[@TheVideohans]

If the quality is good, Than this version is all ready a clasic.

[@maz500]

Great video as always. Had a 2017 20d and recently drove a P250 face-lift. I felt that the later should have been released sooner

[@batchreviews]

Thank you. Like the XE, the later car should have been the car that launched originally

[@maz500]

@batchreviews agreed. I've driven both a later D180 and an earlier 3.0 V6 S. If only they merged the Supercharged lump along with the face-lift, that would habe been a perfect combo

[@robertlloyd7493]

Great review....whilst watching I was thinking what a journey Jaguar have been on since they began making sidecars.

[@kevinthornley7659]

Needed a V6 or a V8. I had a V6 version and it was a great car.

[@carlyboy888bradford3]

I’ve been lucky enough to have had some really nice cars from Mercedes, BMW, Porsche to name a few, but my Jaguar XF was by far the best car I have ever owned, not even my Porsche handled as well in my opinion, sad it’s gone

[@alanwayte432]

I had 2017 3.0D it was incredibly comfortable and handling was excellent

[@EdwardC2]

Such fantastic cars, and great value!

[@stuartagnew4746]

I’ve worked in automotive for over 30 years and you can take this comment to the bank “the world is not ready for electric cars, we don’t have the infrastructure, all we are doing is moving the pollution out of the cities, I work for one of most prestigious car manufacturers in the world and they are in serious trouble due to jumping into the boat to early”

[@JohnEvans-zo7kk]

Nice car, never been a Jaguar fan I am into Honda's but the XF and EX are favourites of mine.

[@ginsengbaby]

Does this one also have the reliability issues associated with this brand?

[@robfowler7981]

Great review James, if a bit sad. I think it’s the end of Jaguar TBH

[@R04drunner1]

Great video, fair review but very sad to know the new XF is no longer available. Fascinating comments about the handling and ride: I agree it's better than BMW (themselves a great car) but not often we see that mentioned in a review.

[@rob3830]

The XF did have a V8, both with & without a supercharger.

[@92Markmcghee]

Jaguar wont survive the electric car wars. It'll end up being bought by a chinese compnay and be badge engineered.

[@Medge2sc]

It’s like Clarkson and wilson had a child

[@garymorris801]

Lovely car I love mine😊

[@iancairns7398]

Didn't the XF RS get the V8 ?

[@AndyK.1]

Yeah early cars had the SC V8. Upto 2018?

[@batchreviews]

Yes, it did. And the XFR. But I was referring to the Mk2 XF which didn’t get a V8. Sorry if that wasn’t clear

[@R04drunner1]

@@AndyK.1 SC V8 only until 2015, sadly. It was available on the mark 1 XF (Jaguar model code X250). On the mark 2 XF (Jaguar model code X260) the only supercharged engine was the 3 litre V6. Even that was only available from 2015 to 2018. (I have a 2016 model of that car, it's brilliant.) From 2018, petrol XF were only available in the 2 litre Ingenium 4-pot. When friends drive around in a 5 litre V8 supercharged Jaguar (XK, XKR and XK-RS), I do love the engine note!

[@XfrRocketship]

All the Jaguars are underrated cuz people are afraid to have a change that's the problem but Jaguar has always been known from the best quality interior materials and best sexy exterior end great reliable engines people just don't do their research

[@AsimSheikh]

mate what in the world............ you used to rival Matt Watson and were his colleague back in the days............. happy to see you doing well.

[@batchreviews]

I know. That was a long time ago!

[@BazGibb45]

I have a 2016 XF which has just ticked over 100,000 miles. The 2.0 Ingenum diesel engine is terrible, the XF8 speed gear box is shocking in low gears, it's as flat as a f*rt pulling away from the lights but.... once it's warmed up and you're driving at speed it's an absolute joy to drive handling wise.

[@R04drunner1]

Yes the 2 litre Ingenium are a bit frustrating. My 2016 has 71k miles but has the V6 Supercharged 3 litre petrol. Brutal car. Very Jekyll & Hyde: glides along smoothly, then translates into a wild beast with the right controls and a firm push on the loud pedal!

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

I’ve heard Jaguar are no more ! Hope I’m wrong .😢

[@R04drunner1]

Kind of. Jaguar has stopped selling new cars in the UK. They are gearing up for the coming new EV vehicles which also promise a completely different look and price point. So the company isn't dead, more like hibernation: but the jury is out on how successful the new cars will be!

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@ yes , I’m afraid , old news . The new look is getting absolutely slaughtered in the press .

[@DaleSteel]

How this guy can say this better than a 5 series and keep a straight face with an ingenium engine is staggering

[@kevinledgister5252]

You chaps in Europe suffer greatly with the diesel version of the Ingenium. Across the pond in the United States, we currently have the petrol version of the Ingenium with far fewer problems.

[@DaleSteel]

@@kevinledgister5252 the 2.0 petrol?

[@petitflocon647]

@@kevinledgister5252 no more ingenium diesel since 2020

[@R04drunner1]

In fairness he didn't say the whole car (as a package) was better than the BMW. He said the Jaguar looked better and handled better than the BMW 5 series, but he did criticise the engine. Which I think is fair enough.

[@MediumBluWonder]

It's truly heartbreaking to see such a storied brand with such wonderful cars go the EV route. They are one of the few car brands with legitimate racing, technological, and esthetic pedigree. I feel as if that is worth preserving. Perhaps in the year Jaguar has off from selling cars they can find a place in their factory just one ICE/HEV/PHEV model. That way we don't have to say goodbye forever, rather just goodbye for now.

[@batchreviews]

I agree, but it won’t happen. Jag is starting with a clean sheet of paper and will relaunch as a super luxurious electric car company. Who knows whether it’ll work

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the video, since the Model was killed off, New Models have been revealed like the New Audi A5 😊

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video 🎉

[@MrLg55555]

You have completely overlooked the XFS with the 3.0 V6 SC when stating that the XF never had a 6 or 8 cylinder engine outside of the XFR...

[@batchreviews]

I started the piece to camera talking about the V6 supercharged! 🤦‍♂️

[@MrLg55555]

I stand corrected 👍

[@kevinledgister5252]

In the US, the XF originally came with a V8 and later with the supercharged V6. Now it’s only available with a 2.0T. Sad to see this era end and what they promised next will leave a lot of owners (myself included) behind.

[@pigace2150]

This is a very good looking car.

[@ryancrawford8042]

The XE-S is even better!

[@clivewatson3609]

I absolutely love them just bought another one

[@ArthurDodds]

Crying shame. Commercial suicide. I have a 3.0d XF Portfolio that I drove out of the Charles Hurst Belfast showroom in January 2011. I still have it, It is a wonderful and engaging drive and nothing I have driven before or since matches its range of dynamic qualities and pure feel. I also prefer its style and swept back look to what followed; hence my decision to hang on to it. Plus at 140k miles it looks fabulous to this day in its liquid silver paintwork.

[@R04drunner1]

I bought my 2010 XF 3.0d Premium Luxury from Charles Hurst as well, as a Jaguar approved car. Wonderful car, I totally understand you hanging onto yours. For me, after 5 years of probably the best car I had ever owned in over 30 years of motoring, I moved in a more hooligan direction and got a 2016 XF S 3.0 V6 Supercharged in BRG. Which is even more fun, but I had to import it from GB. Rarer than hen's teeth here in NI but a real sleeper. Gave a nasty shock to a BMW 320D driver one day coming onto the M5. 😉 Crying shame the XF is no more... enjoy yours.

[@lesfernandez888]

14 years and only 11k subscribers?

[@batchreviews]

This channel has been going since late 2020. So 11k in four years

[@silversoso]

Goodbye Jaguar.

[@jamescameron314]

I have an XJR which is rather good. It seems to me the XF is a poor relation.

[@R04drunner1]

I drove an XJR for a year, it was a brilliant car and I loved it. However I think the XF is even better. Smaller, but looks fabulous and modern, handles better thanks to lower weight, smaller size, suspension based on the F-Type, and tricks like torque vectoring talked about in the video. An absolute hoot to drive down a twisty B-road.

[@MattysCars]

Is it bad that I was expecting the DPF to go while you were driving. But great video and great tribute to Jag anyway😢

[@batchreviews]

Haha. I’m braced for the reliability comments

[@Mark-uw9kz]

Is this Quentin Wilsons love child?

[@FolkinghamRob]

Jaguar going EV is ridiculous when sales of EV’s are down and cars are left on forecourts

[@craig1175]

Jaguar as a company are doomed! Sales of electric cars have fallen off a cliff.

[@WilliamF90]

I find the Jaguar decision so disappointing. A brilliant car brand basically consigning itself to the scrap heap 🤦🏻‍♂️.

[@bhathiyadissanayake68]

Beautiful car and so effortless to drive but it is the least reliable car I have ever had. It had got the worst ingenium engine that melts. Cost me over 5 grand over 4 years of ownership. But it is a stunning car .

[@harrisonmode8046]

Look what they did to my jaguar.

[@chriss6443]

Jaguar has been run into the ground by successive owners looking for a quick return. They are a sports car company they should have focused on this element. Look at what Porsche have done with the 911. Jaguar had a beautiful platform in the F-Type that they could have evolved in the same way Porsche have evolved the 911. But hey ho another Genius moment pissed away.

[@stevenlangdon-griffiths293]

I thought that this video was about another jugular timing chain going tits up! Click bait. Anyway where’s the little bald lad in the wheelchair? “I want THAT ONE!”

[@LysanderLH]

Three years from now, that car won’t sell at auction for more than 10k.

[@seanm1430]

Love Jaguars - I had 3 of them. Hate their diesel engines- worst engine ever made.

[@petitflocon647]

got one, I never had any problem.

[@ThrottleBody]

Jaguar are finished.

[@FredrikThool]

Beautiful but ashame they've scaled down the engines to please the climate extremists.

[@ryancrawford8042]

It is about profit...always profit

[@court1188]

Quality remains an issue. Raided Land Road tech bin. Use of leather is totally unacceptable. Simply bad taste to use slaughtered animals when better alternatives exist.

[@danielmann316]

I don't think they kill the animal for the purpose of car interiors 🤷🏽 But to each his own

[@BMW2002M10]

We're going to keep eating them, might as well pit the remains to good use. Otherwise, it's just a waste of resources. Besides most vegan "leather" in the automation world is plastic based. So more oil, more carbon, more waste, and great for feeling smug and virtue signalling.

[@keithgiles6734]

Love my XF V6 can't come at 4 cylinders or Diesel

[@court1188]

@danielmann316 they do. They add steroids when it is for meat, which ruins the leather. Worse still they use calfs.

[@danielmann316]

@@court1188 lol no they kill the animal so that people can buy and eat meat. Then the leather is used for things like interior and clothing. I mean would you like them to throw it away?