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.
@petitflocon647Ай бұрын
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.
@philmurray3384Ай бұрын
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
@wainerollins2587Ай бұрын
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.
@CarsofGlasgowАй бұрын
It’s crazy they have the F pace left.
@natelove18724 күн бұрын
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
@CarsofGlasgow22 күн бұрын
@@natelove187 Oh I think the 2010's was a great era for Jaguar with the XJ, F-Type, Project 7 & 8 etc
@natelove18722 күн бұрын
@@CarsofGlasgow it's all gone now. It all must haven't been that great
@owenmcdonald5922Ай бұрын
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.
@mymingyenАй бұрын
Too cash strapped with few sales success to bank roll refreshes and better iterations
@larrysimon1Ай бұрын
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.
@TJW04Ай бұрын
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.
@kevinledgister5252Ай бұрын
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.
@nicdoyeАй бұрын
Look how beautiful it is compared with the latest 5-series. 😢
@roger4880Ай бұрын
BMW should hide in shame in calling it a 5 series. How about CCP-5-Ping?
@HenryPalfrey1963Ай бұрын
Very sad day, end of an era, but another great video tribute, well done.
@wilbo5457Ай бұрын
Totally criminal! If there isn't a MAJOR rethink, Jaguar will be gone forever 😢
@marygaleacАй бұрын
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….
@petitflocon647Ай бұрын
since 3 years my gear selector is still like new, the leather on it is solid.
@kevinledgister5252Ай бұрын
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.
@andrewtuff6257Ай бұрын
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 😢
@kawa9000Ай бұрын
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.
@92MarkmcgheeАй бұрын
Jaguar wont survive the electric car wars. It'll end up being bought by a chinese compnay and be badge engineered.
@robertchattin-smith4321Ай бұрын
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.
@johncm4420Ай бұрын
James, your doing great stuff these days as always!, keep up the good work
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
@@johncm4420 thank you, that’s really kind
@runawayronnieАй бұрын
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.
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
A bit of click bait, I’m sorry. It is true though…
@alanwayte432Ай бұрын
I had 2017 3.0D it was incredibly comfortable and handling was excellent
@maz500Ай бұрын
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
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
Thank you. Like the XE, the later car should have been the car that launched originally
@maz500Ай бұрын
@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
@robertlloyd7493Ай бұрын
Great review....whilst watching I was thinking what a journey Jaguar have been on since they began making sidecars.
@JohnEvans-zo7kkАй бұрын
Nice car, never been a Jaguar fan I am into Honda's but the XF and EX are favourites of mine.
@EdwardC2Ай бұрын
Such fantastic cars, and great value!
@BazGibb45Ай бұрын
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.
@DaleSteelАй бұрын
How this guy can say this better than a 5 series and keep a straight face with an ingenium engine is staggering
@kevinledgister5252Ай бұрын
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.
@DaleSteelАй бұрын
@@kevinledgister5252 the 2.0 petrol?
@petitflocon647Ай бұрын
@@kevinledgister5252 no more ingenium diesel since 2020
@garymorris801Ай бұрын
Lovely car I love mine😊
@TheVideohansАй бұрын
If the quality is good, Than this version is all ready a clasic.
@XfrRocketshipАй бұрын
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
@clivewatson3609Ай бұрын
I absolutely love them just bought another one
@jamiep61Ай бұрын
I enjoyed watching the video, since the Model was killed off, New Models have been revealed like the New Audi A5 😊
@robfowler7981Ай бұрын
Great review James, if a bit sad. I think it’s the end of Jaguar TBH
@AsimSheikhАй бұрын
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.
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
I know. That was a long time ago!
@carlyboy888bradford3Ай бұрын
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
@Medge2scАй бұрын
It’s like Clarkson and wilson had a child
@CarsofGlasgowАй бұрын
Great video 🎉
@ArthurDoddsАй бұрын
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.
@74aamerАй бұрын
Let’s all go out and buy one ❤❤❤
@MediumBluWonderАй бұрын
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.
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
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
@iancairns7398Ай бұрын
Didn't the XF RS get the V8 ?
@AndyK.1Ай бұрын
Yeah early cars had the SC V8. Upto 2018?
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
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
@stuartagnew4746Ай бұрын
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”
@kevinthornley7659Ай бұрын
Needed a V6 or a V8. I had a V6 version and it was a great car.
@ryancrawford804224 күн бұрын
The XE-S is even better!
@LysanderLHАй бұрын
Three years from now, that car won’t sell at auction for more than 10k.
@MrLg55555Ай бұрын
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...
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
I started the piece to camera talking about the V6 supercharged! 🤦♂️
@MrLg55555Ай бұрын
I stand corrected 👍
@kevinledgister5252Ай бұрын
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.
@craig1175Ай бұрын
Jaguar as a company are doomed! Sales of electric cars have fallen off a cliff.
@bhathiyadissanayake68Ай бұрын
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 .
@lesfernandez888Ай бұрын
14 years and only 11k subscribers?
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
This channel has been going since late 2020. So 11k in four years
@silversosoАй бұрын
Goodbye Jaguar.
@chriss6443Ай бұрын
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.
@Mark-uw9kzАй бұрын
Is this Quentin Wilsons love child?
@FolkinghamRobАй бұрын
Jaguar going EV is ridiculous when sales of EV’s are down and cars are left on forecourts
@ColinGarner-h1t28 күн бұрын
I’ve heard Jaguar are no more ! Hope I’m wrong .😢
@jamescameron314Ай бұрын
I have an XJR which is rather good. It seems to me the XF is a poor relation.
@stevenlangdon-griffiths293Ай бұрын
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!”
@MattysCarsАй бұрын
Is it bad that I was expecting the DPF to go while you were driving. But great video and great tribute to Jag anyway😢
@batchreviewsАй бұрын
Haha. I’m braced for the reliability comments
@WilliamF90Ай бұрын
I find the Jaguar decision so disappointing. A brilliant car brand basically consigning itself to the scrap heap 🤦🏻♂️.
@seanm1430Ай бұрын
Love Jaguars - I had 3 of them. Hate their diesel engines- worst engine ever made.
@petitflocon647Ай бұрын
got one, I never had any problem.
@ThrottleBodyАй бұрын
Jaguar are finished.
@court1188Ай бұрын
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.
@danielmann316Ай бұрын
I don't think they kill the animal for the purpose of car interiors 🤷🏽 But to each his own
@BMW2002M10Ай бұрын
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.
@keithgiles6734Ай бұрын
Love my XF V6 can't come at 4 cylinders or Diesel
@court1188Ай бұрын
@danielmann316 they do. They add steroids when it is for meat, which ruins the leather. Worse still they use calfs.
@danielmann316Ай бұрын
@@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?
@FredrikThool28 күн бұрын
Beautiful but ashame they've scaled down the engines to please the climate extremists.