I'm getting a Jaguar XE S this coming year! I'm very excited!
@jlue19938 жыл бұрын
Makes me laugh how people just can't accept that Jaguar now make cars good enough to be a class leader. Most will never even drive one, let alone own a Jaguar.
@adrianchuaq.y.49688 жыл бұрын
+Joshua L I don't think it is. I am quite sure that the 3 series is still the handling benchmark and the C-class is the most comfortable. This offers a great blend of both ride and handling, but I don't think it's the best in class in either of those aspects. Its practicality isn't quite up there as well, alongside the ergonomics and interior quality.
@jlue19938 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Chua Q.Y. Well that is your opinion and nobody can say it's wrong. I think that after owning g a 3 series and driving the XE the Jag feels sharper. Not saying the BMW is bad because it isn't, it's a great car. But Jag is on a serious roll with its cars and the XE is certainly good enough to tempt buyers away from BMW. It certainly has tempted me. I'm currently saving up for the V6 XE-S :)
@adrianchuaq.y.49688 жыл бұрын
+Joshua L Yea but which 3 series do you actually own?
@jlue19938 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Chua Q.Y. F series pre face lift.
@adrianchuaq.y.49688 жыл бұрын
+Joshua L F30?
@adammccartan-mooney77978 жыл бұрын
Drove one of these at the weekend and it was so good its now either this or a 340i M Sport. I don't think its fair to compare this to the M3 though as that would be what the XE R will be for. This is more a competitor to the 340i.
@beaniebrotha5 жыл бұрын
You can get these for sub £20k now.... Tempted to get one after I change out of my Giulia veloce
@RajulAlam5 жыл бұрын
Three weeks ago, I bought it from jaguar dealership for £21k with 27k miles on the clock. Best purchase i ever made.
@patrickmurphy58423 жыл бұрын
@@RajulAlam What year ? And was it the 340 or 380 bhp version?
@RajulAlam3 жыл бұрын
@@patrickmurphy5842 it was 340, 2015.
@effa1143 жыл бұрын
Too Apples I’m cross shopping the Giulia and XE. I think the V6 is tempting me towards the Jag, although I suspect the Alfa has slightly better dynamics (although it’s close). What are your thoughts/did you do it?
@patrickmurphy58423 жыл бұрын
i have the XE R Sport - incredible car to drive (the 250 bhp turbo)handles better than any car i ever driven / owned except maybe a 911which i took on a track day . The way it corners and the pick-up once the turbo kicks in especially on motorways is insane .
@vince92608 жыл бұрын
I would takie XE S every day. It sounds better than competitors and is free from driver-stereotypes like tailgaitors in audi or Dickheads in BMW. And it have something that BMW or audi dont have - the style and class
@Lalune350z8 жыл бұрын
Don't forget it has the same engine as the F-Type. Meaning its high customizable if you need more speed :)
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+Lalune350z Very true, but the XE S is scary enough in the wet as it is!
@samsonokoro50368 жыл бұрын
I like everything about this car except the interior design and choice of materials used, hope it has an extensive range of options for the interior. Wood should be an option with dual tone leather seats and far more leather wrapping for the doors. Hate seeing plastic in any luxury car especially in the dash and doors.
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+Samson Okoro The interior is a step down from the F-Type and could be more lavish but it's by no means the worst in its class. You can add a touch of wood but it's only for the thin section of dashboard that runs near the windscreen and around the gear selector. As for the leather, you can choose from a few colours (red is a personal fave).
@Nnn300558 жыл бұрын
Where's Rory Reid??
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+Nraah-Skillerz 10 Writing poetry for his next video review.
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+License To Quill Now he's on Top Gear (but will still be making videos for Recombu Cars).
@peterfeltham56128 жыл бұрын
All the available evidence points to the Jag XE being the best handling compact,the days of supremacy of the BMW 3 are now a thing of the past.
@hunyango2k8 жыл бұрын
nice review, much better presentation. keep it up, 2 thumbs mate! =)
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+hunyango Thanks for the positive feedback!
@BM_PAZ8 жыл бұрын
Go see one in the flesh and drive it before passing comments. I always find this can make a huge difference on opinions.
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+ian7675 It's definitely better looking in the flesh. It got a lot of attention, that's for sure!
@bigmacdaddy12348 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and fantastic car. Definitely the one to buy.
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+mac daddy Thanks for the kind feedback.
@Farmhandboy8 жыл бұрын
Excellent video with some interesting detail. Hopefully driving one today as underwhelmed with dynamics of Mercedes c class!
@brixtonmack108 жыл бұрын
Isn't this car more closer to the new 340i than an m3/4 and the 340i is about 7k cheaper? Better review than before though 👍🏾
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+brixtonmack10 Thanks for the kind words! It is closer to the 340i, you're spot on, but ultimately the XE S and M3/M4 are all performance saloons and it seemed natural to compare them. They're faster, but I'm not sure I would personally pay an extra £11,000 for the privilege. The XE S is one of the best cars I've driven in 2015. The M2 is the one to watch now.
@ASJacob5 жыл бұрын
Just listening to you talk about the car, has me sold on it! Fuck, it's just too hot!
@thomasdemoet8 жыл бұрын
and a really good review as always
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Demoet Thank you, sir.
@samwhite85168 жыл бұрын
You compared a top of the range jag xe against a low end 3 series...???
@TheCarxpert8 жыл бұрын
Jag looks much sexier than the old ladies Mercedes...
@massiveglove29608 жыл бұрын
Not sure what to do - got the money sitting there thinking they'd have announced an estate version by now. Don't want to go to Audi..!
@FSX2398 жыл бұрын
very nice review. First to like! :-)
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+FSX239 Thanks and congrats ;)
@pereldh57418 жыл бұрын
I love the sweater
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+Per Eldh It does the job.
@HAWX48 жыл бұрын
Change to exhaust camera to show off exhaust sound, and then play music over exhaust sound. Really?
@robertrydlewski9538 Жыл бұрын
You can compare it to Audi S4, but it is way cheaper. Suck; it's not a station wagon. Regardless I do consider to buy a used one
@iantownsend54808 жыл бұрын
Guys got a red XES down the road from me the lucky sod
@christianostfeld37348 жыл бұрын
In term of handling, the 3 is no more the king, even reworked.
@sbepdavid8 жыл бұрын
You sound very biased...
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+sbepdavid I'm biased because I prefer it. Having driven the M235i, M3, M4, M5 and M6 (including the convertible versions) on roads and on track, I can still honestly say the XE S is more rewarding to drive and easier to live with on UK roads. It's slower, sure, but there's more to an involving drive than going fast.
@sbepdavid8 жыл бұрын
+License To Quill I'm not saying that the car is not good. I'm just saying that you present the car like in a sponsored video.
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+sbepdavid I see. Well I loved the car so that's what I wanted to get across.
@davidmontes17008 жыл бұрын
What's the name of the first song that is played in the background?
@tan96408 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome though
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+tanafc96 And engine noise seems to be forgotten these days. It's so so so important in a sports car.
@SuperChemist0078 жыл бұрын
nice test man. 3 series no2 all the way. voted with my wallet £££
@MrSari1997368 жыл бұрын
what is the name of the intro song ?
@oeungyun8 жыл бұрын
addicted bgm good review ㅋㅋ
@BronchoGillespie8 жыл бұрын
Sierra at 6.30
@BennnWJK8 жыл бұрын
how is this mid-sized? then what does that make the xf?
@johanlittorin27658 жыл бұрын
+BenPBL Yep, it's midsized for europeans. Many brands have small-sized like BMW 1/2-series, Audi A3, VW Golf, Mercedes A/CLA, Volvo V40 and so on, then it's mid-sized BMW 3/4-series, Audi A4/A5, VW Passat, Mecedes C-class, Volvo S/V60, Jaguar XE. Then large, with BMW 5/6-series, Audi A6/A7, Mercedes E/CLS-classes, Jaguar XF. Next up is luxury with BMW 7-series, Audi A8 and Mercedes S-class, Jaguar XJ.
@nikhillalu8 жыл бұрын
Seriously that name
@rayaanshaikh58306 жыл бұрын
This review is flawed - the illuminated sill plates are not standard and the interior quality is a bit lacking, hence why people complain about the interior
@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice7 жыл бұрын
fuck yea you go Jaguar!
@harshiljoshi8 жыл бұрын
I love the car, but SUCH A BIASED VIDEO! PLEASE KEEP IT REAL DUDE..
@bigmacdaddy12348 жыл бұрын
+Harshil Joshi It wasn't biased. He was spot on. The Jag is the best out of all of them.
@dannyalmeida208 жыл бұрын
audi s4 v6 supercharged quattro
@piehamcake18 жыл бұрын
for 30k, i say best brand value
@adrianchuaq.y.49688 жыл бұрын
Have you driven the newly facelifted BMW 3? I am quite sure it's still the best handling car in its class. The Jag might be more 'exciting', but that's because of its soundtrack. In terms of handling, the 3 is still king.
@RecombuCars8 жыл бұрын
Yes we've driven it. It's very close but the jag is arguably better. It's really very good.
@adrianchuaq.y.49688 жыл бұрын
+RecombuCars Let me guess then. You've driven it with the variable sport steering option, or the servotronic, or both.
@RecombuCars8 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Chua Q.Y. Just with the variable rate sport steering.
@adrianchuaq.y.49688 жыл бұрын
+RecombuCars Okay, so this is where the problem lies. Bmw truly believes that the steering options make the car nicer to drive, but the truth is its inconsistency just makes it unpredictable in some cases. The suspension is spot on, the balance is impeccable and the steering itself is accurate and precise. It's just the steering options that are muddying the waters, enough to make you think the Jag is the better driver's car. In truth, the steering is the one and only area where the Jag is better than the Bmw when it comes to the driving experience, at least if the Beemer is fitted with the optional steering features. I am sure you will be more impressed when you get the chance to drive the 3 without the optional steering options. Thanks for replying though, and your reviews are great as well.
@TheCarxpert8 жыл бұрын
+Adrian Chua Q.Y. XE is another level up from BMW, drives more like a £100k sports car, Jaguar has a more advanced suspension system...!
@christopherdandeker61228 жыл бұрын
Interior is poor quality . Visibility for driver front and rear is not good because of A pillar and rear window. 3 series thank you
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+Christopher Dandeker I actually thought it was pretty good, but Mercedes leads when it comes to interiors. Definitely not the best rear window visibility, as I said in my written review. But livable, especially with the reversing camera.
@msfingerboarder123458 жыл бұрын
very bias
@Funorigamikid8 жыл бұрын
Extremely biased. Interior looks drab. The rear looks boring. The only good point is the drivetrain
@LicenseToQuill8 жыл бұрын
+James May Scathing! It's a fantastic car, which is why I'm biased, but you could argue the back is boring. I do miss the old Jag interiors with proper wood, it must be said.
@jakedeane53047 жыл бұрын
James May well they should have kept the Aston marring type back lights, the old xf. Looked expensive
@thomasdemoet8 жыл бұрын
first
@abhishekshinde8978 жыл бұрын
What's does SEX means?
@Vincent2wice7 жыл бұрын
Abhishek Shinde It's Jaguar XE S spelt backwards.
@Stijn19037 жыл бұрын
Abhishek Shinde Intercourse. Never thought I'd have to explain that on KZbin lol
@aveen258 жыл бұрын
3 series any day. Questionable rear design on this jag
@ea91678 жыл бұрын
+Euro Whips I don't like it in pictures, even now, but in person it is a lot better, one of them cars.
@jakedeane53047 жыл бұрын
Aveen M. They used to have Aston Martin type back lights
@tan96408 жыл бұрын
Awesome car but germans are the germans come on
@333sinisa8 жыл бұрын
+tanafc96 FUCK GERMANS :p
@potjhm18 жыл бұрын
+tanafc96 Yes they are. And mine was in the garage very often they're that bad.
@RaghunandanReddyC8 жыл бұрын
british designed british build owned by indian..
@RaghunandanReddyC8 жыл бұрын
yes, Indian saved Jaguar from closing their business. yes you should applaud Tata motors for saving British company's ass...
@RaghunandanReddyC8 жыл бұрын
whatever. And i dont have any softspot for british anyway..
@jakedeane53047 жыл бұрын
Raghunandan Reddy C you know that doesn't mean shit, every car manufacturer is owned by other companies
@RaghunandanReddyC7 жыл бұрын
Jake Deane did i say anything about tata's involvement in the design? or you a dumb idiot, I clearly mentioned british deesigned and british built.
@RaghunandanReddyC7 жыл бұрын
***** what did they do to jaguar? man you need to know the financial status of jaguar before tata bought it, ford was trying to get rid of it because it was running in heavy losses, it was back on track after the tata's take over. im not exaggerating, its the fact, ford officials said tata is doin them a huge favor by buying the company from them, if it isnt for tata there was a high probability that jag had closed its business.