Can The 2019 Facelifted Jaguar XE P300 Really Be a Rival For Audi's All New A4 and S4?

[@kamiliwankiewicz1800]

I have XE - I love it, and the most important: it is not A4 and it does not stand on each corner. Best regards from Poland

[@md-detailing]

looks so much better,and not everything needs to be german.

[@nickmanhota324]

If you have ever owned a jag you would know how expensive they are to maintain compared to a 3 series a4 and c class.

[@md-detailing]

@@nickmanhota324 i have 2012 XJ,if i bought an expencive car then i have the money for the repairs.

[@stevielowe2853]

Absolutely right. I have had a 3 series and the xe beats it hands dowm

[@md-detailing]

@@stevielowe2853 As i said not everything needs to be german,Jaguars are good looking cars inside and out🤗

[@scousegeeks]

Couldn’t agree more 👌

[@duncanabraham3583]

I bought the P250 HSE rear wheel drive in June 2019, and I don't have the issues seen in this "press" car. The climate controls work perfectly and I can get over 40MPG if I take it easy however the car is such an awesome drive I usually end up in the low 30s on my 30 mile commute. The 250 has plenty of get-up-and-go and keeps accelerating - no worries about under power or "running out of puff". Handling is superb, it's flat through bends and rides smoothly over the bumpiest roads. On a recent trip with 3 people and weekend luggage in the car the average MPG was over 42 at one point but ended on 37.4 due to some over enthusiastic overtaking! Something few mention in reviews is that I can start the car from my phone while I'm getting ready for work so by the time I leave the house the windows are demisted, ice is melted and the car interior is nice and toasty. I have never owned an Audi or a BMW but would not hesitate to buy another Jaguar XE.

[@nickmanhota324]

That mpg is really low compared to most german fleet cars for instance my audi a4 (190) ultra gets 50 mpg min and long drives (motorway) gets 65 to 70 mpg.

[@duncanabraham3583]

@@nickmanhota324 You can't compare diesel and petrol, petrol is always going to have a lower mpg. I've read the XE diesel is one of the cleanest diesel engines and matches your Audi for mpg, but I'm not a Jaguar salesman, I was just saying I'm really pleased with mine.

[@woody555kl]

@@duncanabraham3583 i think they do a 190bhp tfsi which is obviously petrol that this guy is referring to but i know someone with a q3 with that engine and it gets nowhere near that mpg figure.

[@arthurhood8030]

As has already been said, you can’t compare petrol to diesel, not just as the technology is different but mpg is not like for like. Diesel is a denser fuel contains nearly 15% more energy (and CO2) per litre. A 40mpg petrol figure is actually more efficient than 45mpg diesel! A closer comparison is grams of CO2 per km. Diesel engines are inherently more efficient than equivalent petrol but not by nearly as much as is suggested by mpg figures. The best modern high compression petrol engines are just about on a par with diesel when you factor in the weight and emissions control penalty of the diesel if you look at efficiency and not mpg!

[@RichieRouge206]

I’d have a Jag over anything German anyday. German cars litter the streets as finance makes them so accessible. They are no longer are true classy prestige anymore. They are finance fodder and just common. Its novel and a joy to see a Jag, Lexus, Volvo. Yes they don’t have the badge snobbery appeal but that’s a good thing. Who wants to follow the crowd. Shame that engine sizes are down.

[@stevielowe2853]

Absolutely right.. the german trio litter the streets and are so common they are boring

[@stuarthunter7559]

Yes I agree. I am thinking of an XF or a Lexus GS450h. the only thing putting me off the Lexus is the cvt gearbox

[@trabbin8]

*bingo*

[@Rogdog692002]

I agree with you totally. I wouldn’t be seen dead in the German cars, and not because they aren’t good, but because I hate following the crowd. But Jag needs to understand what they do well. My XF is pretty, but not spectacular, nice inside but not as good as many competitors, but with the 6 cyl supercharged and well sorted suspension/chassis it is an excellent car to drive. The performance vs price trade-off is excellent (especially if you buy with a few miles on the clock). That is why I drive it and why I wouldn’t ever buy one without the bigger engine.

[@Jon-zj2nj]

RichieT5 I know exactly what you mean. I don’t really care how good the cars may be from BMudi-Benz, it’s like having an identical McDonalds, Costa Coffee, KFC and Starbucks in every town centre in the world. I can’t see how any of the above brands can be considered “prestige” when they are everywhere and completely uninspiring🙁

[@micahg.n.7944]

Very well reviewed as always. Enjoy your content. As an owner of a 2018 XE v6 Super AWD with a stage 2 tune..........all I can say is whatever complaints I may have as a daily driver with some of the interior inferior plastics and steering wheel buttons, etc, the driving experience is far better than any BMW 3 or 5 series or Audi a4 or MB c class that I have owned in the past. This car eats up American roads like no other car. The throttle mapping response and absolute inspiring exhaust note mixed with the supercharger whine is tremendously satisfying. It is a visceral driving experience as a saloon car that I look forward to every day. It is a car that regularly causes me to reflect on how much I enjoyed my ride home through all the traffic and city chaos when I walk into the house at the end of a long day. And with the 20 inch r-sport tires, it is a rare looking car amongst the thousands of German cars which was a factor in why I bought it in the first place.

[@v88dicky32]

We bought a late 380hp V6 this summer, and it's been brilliant so far. Much better to drive than it's rivals (which we test drove), but I guess that's lost on most people these days......

[@rickyg1247]

I have an older XF S - it's a brilliant car, I have had BMW and Audi but would always prefer a Jag, saying that I do agree - they need something other than the 4 pot.

[@jacobthompson8507]

I’d much rather have one of these over an A4. And this is coming from someone driving a Audi S5.

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

I love my 2018 xe 25t. It's a looker in the right color. Mine is Firenze red with black trim and wheels. So aggressive and such a fun drive,

[@leeevernden]

I’ve had the P250 version for a few months now and I must say the XE makes much more sense at the lower end of the scale. My car was £38k list price, and it’s still a 250ps engine, and with the R-dynamic package and it’s RWD with sports suspension and it has all the tech as in the video apart from the camera rear view mirror. I would agree about the handling, I had also been told how good it was but wasn’t prepared for just how good it actually is, it doesn’t feel like anything else I’ve driven. I’ve used the car everyday since I’ve had it and all the tech has performed perfectly - I was worried about that before I got the car as you hear things about JLR electronics but actually everything is fantastic. I actually really like the heater and heated seat controls - on the road you can reach over, push the dial and then move the dial round a notch or two and it will always adjust the heated seat accordingly, if you just twist the dial back and forth as in the video you won’t have a good experience at all! If I had to criticise my P250 model I would say the engine lacks character, there is enough power there certainly but the delivery is very linear and totally without drama, maybe that’s what people want these days? Anyway overall I couldn’t have got a similar BMW or Alfa at that list price so I’m very happy with my choice, it looks great, the tech really adds to the driving experience, it handles brilliantly, is a really comfortable cruiser and I’ve averaged 38.5mpg since I’ve owned it which is good enough for me. I definitely wouldn’t spend £55k on one though!

[@HomeTipsAndTricks]

Thankfully you got to the real secret of the XE. It's a HOOT to drive! I've got the 2017 XE with the V6 SC engine.. Heading up to the mountains of Appalachia in North Carolina is ALWAYS a thrill. Exhilarating! She's a sweet, driver's car. Thanks for the great reviews. Bring back the V6 indeed!

[@insayn7995]

The exterior is absolutely beautiful imo, if there’s one thing jaguar always gets on point, it’s the exterior designs. The only reason jaguar doesn’t sell as many cars as the Germans is because they’ve developed a bad reputation because of their reliability issues, which makes jags depreciate in value like crazy and that’s why people end up choosing the fancy German competitors. This a great car, way better than the a4 imo. Jaguar will always be the enthusiasts’ choice, and after all, IT’S A JAG.

[@LoudModeOn]

Had 2 of these, the tech works better if you don't frantically turn the dials and press the buttons. Can be a little slow but it's quick enough. They upgraded the interior materials for the 2019 model, and to me it doesn't feel cheap at all, always mystifies me a little when journalists say that and then point to the bottom of the door cards that you basically never see or touch at all. Just like it mystifies me when they say the exterior design is bland. The proportions of the XE are perfect. I've been fortunate enough to look at these things a lot, and there are so many little understated design cues that maintain the Jaguar look but in a modern, compact appearance. On 20 inch wheels particularly, I think it's a handsome little car. I do agree though that the 20 inch wheels make the ride a little bumpy at slow speeds, but when you get on it the car comes alive. It is awesome to drive, so engaging and dynamic, and just fun - like a Jag should be! I'm disappointed they stopped the V6 but it just means I'll need to save up for a Project 8, but overall I think the XE is a very underrated car, which can basically be said for the entire Jaguar range right now.

[@lukesmith8413]

Best quote “if you don’t get it right, you get it wrong”. Love the videos and entertainment, thank you 🙏🏻

[@davorinskvaridlo3567]

I am very surprised to hear you hate the Meridian surround system. You are probably the first person ever to do so. I personally own XF sportbrake with this system and I love it.

[@gerardwalsh2369]

As always I enjoy your reviews.....no holding back but in underline you show how much you like your cars......this is a nice all-round performance car and you have covered that so well... Keep up the realism...great reviews and I'm sure more to come.

[@isheldon294]

I am now convinced that I will now stay with my 3.0 v6 XES....thanks for your review.

[@Jimbo8012]

The best XE to buy is the P250 R-Dynamic. My dad has one. It's very nice inside, has all the equipment you need and it's about 90% as fast as the 300 but a fair bit cheaper. Also better on fuel economy. Dad gets about 38 MPG out of his.

[@nicksmith5707]

Hi, you definitely deserve more subscribers. I'm subscribed to many car review/enthuiasiast channels and I find you one of most knowledgeable. You also provide a better description and insight of how the car is to drive than most others too. This I find most interesting and helpful.

[@toms_garage]

hes doing really well

[@pb7870]

Always an honest unbiased review, good video

[@jasonpmcqueen]

I had an XE as an insurance once when my 4 series was in for accident damage repair (not my fault). The chassis was fantastic and the steering was streets ahead of the 4 series but the rest of the car let it down. The interior didnt feel as well built and the infotainment system felt two generations old even though it was brand new. That is an issue I've found with most JLR vehicles.

[@nomdeplume798]

I spent a week with a Mercedes E400d last September and took it to Scotland. I liked it quite a lot. Great engine, gearbox, headlights and it was a nice place to be. However, l didn't once check the quality of the door casings or dashboard. I think it might have had HUD but I didn't notice it. What bugged me was the "tech". It had built in sat nav but l knew where l was going so didn't use it. I couldn't work out how the sat nav worked because once I had it l touched one of the controls on the wheel and lost it. But with time you will get used to it, which will be the same as the Jag. What made it look a bit special was the black paintwork and big AMG wheels. Without those it would have just looked like an E220 with big wheels. In 6 or 7 years it will be picking up drunks outside nightclubs and taking people to airports. In 10 years it will be parked up outside Nairobi Airport waiting for business. I think there's a lot of rubbish spoken about trim you'll almost never touch. If you join the 3-Series club you'll see plenty of them. Including 318s made to look like M3s and plenty of M3 owners who will be annoyed by that. Maybe we should stop being annoyed by trivial details and just drive the damn thing.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Loving the interior on the facelift

[@rocket78able]

European climate rules have strangled Jaguars engine choices. I drive the V6 XE S and can easily average 35mpg. Sad to see the V6 has been dropped from the F Type as well.

[@callummccubbing4506]

I like it. I much prefer older cars, bangernomics is where it's at for me! I find it to also look a bit too cutesy, not aggressive in my opinion

[@trabbin8]

*Oh, JayEmm, I literally lol'd when you APTLY noted the sunroof button weirdness. I've got 3 buttons up there (rear shade, sunroof shade, and sunroof) and 3 years later I **_still_** can't seem to ever get things to do what I want them to. So if in US and behind a BRGreen XE and you notice the rear screan, and sunroof going all sorts of ways in seeming pandemonium - that's me just trying to get a bit of air up top*

[@spainter1985]

The sluggish response of them heating/heated seat controls would drive me insane.

[@charlieprice1192]

I’ve got a disco sport with the heated and cooled seats and never had that problem so must be unlucky in this car

[@arthurhood8030]

Looks to me like a computer boot up issue, if you watch again it’s when first switched on, first with the main screen after the jag logo, then the heater control immediately after starting the engine. Once up and running I don’t think there’s any delay. I suspect the sequence of switching on and attempting to use was deliberate to show this. This could be avoided if all these microcontrollers (little computers) booted up as soon as the car was unlocked and stayed running a fixed period after the ignition was turned off (in case of a short stop. This might minimise the effect but increase battery load. I assume rivals do it this way.

[@roberthayes6488]

Audi & Jaguar are like related with Sport and Luxery Those 2 Brands are True Love

[@kresimircosic9035]

I'd rather take a Jag over Audi any day. Beautiful vehicle.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Krešimir Ćosić yes but have they learnt how to put them together properly yet?

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Krešimir Ćosić yeah but they still can’t build them properly, my 10 year old S5 is solid as a rock, the interior looks new, no rattles or creaks. My dads XF has been in multiple times to have the interior assembled properly and still rattles.

[@aidanwilson6035]

This much improved facelifted XE ( looks best in light blue or grey ! ) is now more competitive against its rivals & like myself many would choose the Jag just because it is different & they don't want to follow the herd buying German cars which are no longer rare & exclusive & are on every street in the country along with concerns about maintenance after the warranty runs out & used values of hundreds of thousands of Audi's BMW's & Mercedes that will struggle to sell on the 2nd hand market , means those attractive finance rates for the German trio can't last forever !.

[@techyd8411]

Seems more like a premium Mazda to me but I do like that rear view mirror! I couldn’t put up with the slow interfaces, that would grate with days I am sure

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Techy D are they slow or is just because he’s is going up and down constantly, even a super computer couldnt keep up with that.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

They are slow

[@spainter1985]

Well it's certainly better looking, in my opinion. Surprised they're still selling the XE though, hardly see any and I live in the West Midlands where there are usually more Jag/Land Rover's around.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

I am absolutely amazed at the hidden hitch feature!

[@betterbeavailable]

I'd love to get XE but its priced too high for what it gives (compared to Audi/BMW). But I do hope Jag gets decent enough sales and some market share gains.

[@jrmagana]

Great review. But too much unjustified grievance. I took delivery of my brand new 2024 P300 two weeks ago, and with a very tight engine, I am consistently hitting 37-38 mpg on motorway drives. Also, I find the sound system to be acceptable - not great. For reference my previous car was another great: a 2020 M340i which I greatly enjoyed but don’t really miss now having the XE.

[@edsmith4821]

Basically the car is as JM puts it " Okay but not great ."

[@thomastalks3841]

the facelift looks soo good!

[@global_nomad.]

hard to get passionate about this in a deeply 'want one' kind of way. it just does everything in such a flat kind of way. if you don't want standard German then the Giulia seems a far better left field position...this seems to hedge its bets without being one thing or the other and misses on all. JLR already made a mess of its engine ranges when so many are diesels without (non hyper) petrol options ( look at the estates) and now dropping v6's here and in the f type shows some odd thinking. As you note it is not clear why you would choose this...

[@pb7870]

Global Nomad it’s a good second hand buy though

[@effa114]

Spot on with your analysis. They didn’t push quite far enough with this.

[@Thanos.m]

One thing that Jaguar always had over the competition is that when you sat on Jag you felt like you were sitting in something special and sadly Jaguar have lost this now

[@papa_pt]

When? Pre 1980s?

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@@papa_pt 2008.

[@jgh548]

When I first explored an XE in launch in 2014, I knew Jaguar were finished.

[@LouisOtto]

I feel like one of my parents when I say "All modern cars look the same" but its true :(

[@N1ckZ]

No they don't look the same. Unless you are blind or something.

[@sambrudenell3359]

I know what you mean ...... I've either got style or I'm turning into my dad.

[@DeepGamingAI]

Get the CyberTruck

[@sambrudenell3359]

@@DeepGamingAI I would but I'm worried about broken windows .....

[@DeepGamingAI]

@@sambrudenell3359 downgrade to xp that's stable

[@BARATTI99]

I’d buy this over the A4. Definitely!

[@joshuabell6476]

My grandfather has a 66 plate 2 litre diesel manual and he can get 85mpg on a run, so, I'm not sure what Jag have done. Shame because, I agree, the driving experience is simply divine.

[@TheCarxpert]

Love this newly styled Jag, the interior was incredible when I tested one, don't know what this guy was seeing!

[@gasstation405]

Would be neat to see your take on the X351 XJ before it gets killed off.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's already gone

[@morgman43]

It would be great if the new Ingenium inline 6 could make it into this car. Six pots and ~400 hp would be spot on. Won't hold my breath, though.

[@TheGreatLoco]

Lease rates for the A4 start around CAD 500 + taxes, in Montreal, Canada. All models have quattro, start with the 2.0 turbo engine, auto gearbox and are reasonable well equipped in the basic form. With almost no down payment. Looks elegant, drives well and has great space and boot. It's a no brainer if you look for that type of car. Other brands including Jaguar seem to demand a hefty down payment.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Jaguars used to be unique. What a shame to see them in the guise of a Chinese Audi knockoff, both on the inside and on the outside, rather than living up to Grace, Space, Pace.

[@logan86123]

Agreed. As the owner of a 2004 Jag XK8, this video makes me very sad :-(

[@jgh548]

They threw the baby out with the bathwater, very much like Rover.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@@jgh548 We nearly bought a Rover 75 back in 01. Unfortunately the dealers and the whole company had the aura of imminent failure around them so we bought a Jaguar X-Type instead - which served us very well. From what I've heard the 75 was a great car. But any publicity the company got even in the late 90s was negative, it seemed the world (and its press) was determined to make Rover fail. And unfortunately good 75s are nigh impossible to find in Germany now...

[@jgh548]

@@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X Sadly, Rover were a terminal case from the late 70's onwards. Embedded poor culture on so many levels combined with chronic underinvestment. BMW didn't realise what they'd bought.

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@@jgh548 That's a fair point, the British (car) industry was in deep peril for a long time. I actually did my presentation / oral exam of the Abitur (equivalent to the GSCE) on the British car industry. Ironically the later cars are regarded to be quite good, although the move to becoming pretend-Jaguar, in combination with Jaguar releasing both the S-Type and X-Type, was a big, final, mistake. I can't help but think BMW bought Rover for Mini and Land Rover.

[@F430RS1]

Nice review James! A lot of manufacturers downsize to reduce their CO2 emissions as well as improve MPG. The old 3.0L s/c "S" was 194 g/km vs the new P300 which emits 167 g/km of CO2 (Parkers website). If these performance versions make up such a small amount of the proportion of the XE's Jag sells, is it really worth downsizing when the bread and butter 4cyl diesels are meeting targets anyway?

[@Maurice_Moss]

I don't know what Jag are thinking dropping the v6, it's not even offered in the latest f type!!

[@petermcelvogue7521]

It wasn't a simple fit to put the V8 into this car for the Project 8. It was a major undertaking & you couldn't just put that engine into a bog standard XE.

[@tris7]

Jay Emm- you're not helping the British car industry by nitpicking your way through one of the best little saloons on the market. Why not do an Audi/BMW/Merc saloon review? - appreciated you might have people nodding off during said review. The XE is better looking than the competion (more understated, classier), better or as good to drive, and, if personal experience is to be believed- it’ll be more reliable. My wife’s new Audi is built like mr potato head, 6 months old and it needed a new ECU...german reliability and all. My last three Jags have been faultless. And best of all! You don't look like a photocopier salesman when you drive it! The end.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I have done reviews on Audi saloons, and some from Merc and BMW's catalogue too. I'm not gonna give the XE a fair time just because its British and I dont think you stayed to.the end of the review either

[@stuarthunter7559]

The tow bar is for towing your mates in their mercs beemers and audis when they break down

[@Artilectual]

I have the 2017 supercharged V6, love it and won't change it for a 4 cylinder. If they don't upgrade to the ingenium straight six in the new model, I'll have to go back to BMW or Audi or maybe Porsche...

[@richray1582]

The XE is about as important to the motoring world as the S-Type of the 2000's...and I'm a Jag fan.

[@effa114]

Fingers crossed JLR brings the new inline six into the XE.

[@sensationalfailure]

Of course the touch screen isn't as responsive as you expect it to be. There's still the protective film on it. You can see the little bubbles underneath it.

[@morganoxer5560]

Not sure I agree with the quality of the sound system because i think it’s honestly one of the better ones. Obviously can’t compete with B&O, Harman whatever and naim but to equip those onto Audi’s, Volvo and Bentley is thousands compared to the relatively ‘cheap’ price for meridian. It’s a good sound system

[@SenszR]

Great review

[@805NAVE]

Wow I’m surprised to learn that Lexus IS not a mainstream choice on the other side of the pond lol. That’s all my family owns!! We’ve got 6 Lexus models across the family and 2 Toyota’s lol. Couldn’t be happier with the brand

[@texlad04]

The engine changes for F Type and XE and XF are all about average fuel economy figures across the entire range. They would need to modernize the V6 and give it its own block to make it more competitive. Maybe a well tuned 2.5 that’s fast revving?

[@SenszR]

That dodgy overtake at 13:53 🥴

[@805NAVE]

SenszR good lord 😂😂😂

[@julianevans9548]

Ooooooof. Good spot.

[@93455Driver]

Rolled the dice :/

[@Pwwh0711]

Yep I noticed that too...mind you, you should see my dodgy manoeuvres in my F-Type 400 Sport; it almost encourages one to play chicken!

[@atomicdave1987]

I really like the look of these, but that slow infotainment & the heating controls would do my head in. I am a fan of German stuff but admittedly it's really nice to see something like this given how ubiquitous the big 3 German brands have become.

[@Holdeenio]

I could comfortably average 36-38mpg on a good run in my M140i 👀 so I've always been so shocked to hear how poor the economy is in most modern 4 cylinder petrol engines 🤔... Not that its why you'd buy any of those cars, just a wallet-based consideration.

[@jameshiggins8329]

The comments on the fuel consumption are basically true. On a run of 170 miles up to just north of Aberdeen, most of the route on dual carriageway with average speed cameras so cruise control set at 73mph it did 35mpg on the way up and 33mpg on the way down in my P300 XE, traffic a little heavier on way back, light on way up. Roundabouts and Dundee do cause a bit of stop start. Go to 80mph and mpg drops like a stone. However a trip to Glasgow of 20 odd miles taking it easy at 62mph on the 70 stretch of motorway (only about 6 miles, the rest is limited to 50 or 60 ) and speed limit on country roads in Ecco mode and I got 39mpg and that included driving round Glasgow at 20mph max in heavy traffic and having to go to two different car parks as the first was full. Sounds boring but driving like a maniac gets me to town only 5mins quicker, busy country roads and 3 lanes if traffic on motorway with little chance if cruising at 70 let alone 80. Average on normal short runs is 29mpg. Yet my old S Type 2.5l V6 did 35mpg flying across France and Germany, allowing for 90mph on autobahn, 85mph across all France and 3hrs of gridlock on autobahn near Munich so at speed it is likely closer to 40mpg. On the way home we did 1250miles in just under 24hrs as we got bad news so headed back over the Glockglochner at 5am and hit 125mph on autobahn and 100 thru France and still got 30mpg. But at home it averaged 24 or 25 mpg the rest of the year. It all boils down to what gives best year round mpgs. If you do motorways then modern 2l turbo is worse than a normally aspirated V6, if you do a lot of town or country roads then the turb is better. Jag, like all other manufacture has to get emissions down on average over its whole range or be hit by EU penalties so they are all going 4 pot with dirty great turbo. Power when you need it, but bloody thirsty if you use it ......and the jag xe turbo cuts in at around 1500rpm which is about 60mph in 8th gear......that is life for a 21st century petrolhead boy

[@Phil1994a]

I really love this car

[@julianfoot8748]

Well its not German and stands out. I have an E-pace and in Australia with our big empty freeways and quiet back roads outside of the city its Brilliant... and not German. Its fun and dances around the twisties with alacrity. Its not German so its not boring, and people notice it. Did I mention its not German?

[@strada90bb92]

Seems a great alternative to the German brigade, as most other countries support their home brands... nice review, though a bit long winded n like a clarkson

[@gdfggggg]

Those pink sparrows are quite fetching. Great review.

[@Countspankulot]

I'm surprised you didn't like the ride. Every other review mentions how nice the ride is. They should have sent you one with the 19 inch wheels .

[@Thanos.m]

I test drove the xe R sport Diesel last year and in all fairness the diesel was rather good and handling was impressive but I was coming out a Rover 75 v6 and in all honesty as a complete package the 15 year old rover was better considering the investment needed to get an xe as well also jaguar needs to put their new ingenium l6 in the xe

[@nickmanhota324]

Well the rover 75 is literally a german car (bmw).

[@Thanos.m]

@@nickmanhota324 Not really it apart from a few electrics and the diesel engine doesn't share much really

[@windy2652]

Yeah, the console freeze. It's like when you want to disconnect the battery. You should wait 5 to 10 mins after switching off the engine, in order to let all the control units fully shut down. So you have to wait for that same kind of time frame before getting the display back after a freeze.

[@pauljb]

No need for a V6, as they are supposed to have a straight 6 version of the ingenium engine and will fit in the engine bay.

[@rickc2102]

🤞

[@setter501]

As Jag enthuso and owner(03 XJ8) I shook my head! Very sad, this should have been an A4 Beater! Jaguar! Very Sad 😢😢😢

[@keithwillett1109]

If you’re a keen driver, this is such a rewarding car to drive. Far better handling and engagement than the A4

[@2702simmo]

There’s just nothing desirable about Modern non sporty jags anymore . I used to lust after the old ones

[@wallstock]

I’m a Brit, I love Jags... there’s absolutely no way on earth that I’d buy one of these. You can pick up a lightly used, facelift 2019 C43 V6 for mid 30k, which beats this car in every single department. If you want a proper XE, you’d have to buy the old V6 S with its incredible exhaust note and superior power.

[@drumnbass8]

Great channel, I'm a new sub just found this

[@ging3r333]

Have you driven the XE S with the V6? Would love to hear your thoughts

[@AndyK.1]

The V6 SC in XE is a lovely car on paper. Just not sure on the reliability of that engine.

[@kristianspencer1978]

I remember in the 80s when you saw a bmw 325 sport you’d say that’s a nice bmw, nowadays they’re everywhere. But I’d still buy a 3 series if I wanted a sports saloon as the bmw is still the benchmark. Shame they’re all automatics though. The 5 series is a good looking machine too. The only jag I’d consider buying is the xj220. But at 500k i wouldn’t buy one, for that money id buy a 93 twin supercharged Aston Martin vantage, beautiful car.!!

[@mattevans4377]

Honestly, all these low end exec cars are a little lacking for the money, although this particular one less so. However, if you want a car of this sort of trim level, you are better off with a top of the range Ford Mondeo or Skoda Octavia, even if they do have slightly less power, because of how much cheaper they are for a similar trim. Edit: Or, as I just found out, Volvo have the S60 which is amazing in this category.

[@bondjamesbond5580]

Your knowledge and in depth analysis is very entertaining J. Well done bro this is a great vid. This car looks so beautiful but yet so "useless" unfortunately 🧐🤷‍♂️

[@chrismarshall6997]

What is so poor about the Meridian sound system? Other reviews specifically the whathifi review are glowing for it.

[@Pwwh0711]

No it's not great, I have the 380watt system in my F-Type.

[@smilepermile888]

I heard that the new 395hp straight 6 engine in the Range Rover was so long that they couldn't fit that it the latest facelift F types (and I'm guessing also the XE too). I also heard rumours that Jaguar were going to get the 4.4 litre V8 from BMW to replace their supercharged 5.0, so perhaps Jaguar could look into using the B58 straight 6 too - although I guess that would be a bit too similar to the 3 series, and the F type would be too similar to the Supra (but just heavier).

[@andrewpattie358]

A great review on the jag this car was on my list and I took one out in the summer I did like it on the hole however I did think the engine was a bit of a let down. it wasn't slow by any means but not that quick ether and when u consider how much it is I could get an s5 or 440 for the same money and they r better cars the jag doesn't really make much sense I think the stinger is more of a rival then the German cars and that is 15k less and has a much better engine and audio system

[@jamiedodger7743]

Looks a lot like the latest Ford Mondeo and also a lot like the front end of the new Jaguar F Type all great news for the Ford but not so good for the new 2020 F Type

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Quick Jaguar XE review: it's...fine. But why would anyone bother? Admittedly anything in this class short of the S4/340i/C43 is pretty pointless for private buyers too- a Fiesta ST is just better at everything, or if you want luxury buy a 2 year old car from the next class up. Edit: Definitely deserve saying well done for being brutally honest about the flaws while sitting in a press car.

[@xPUR3xSHOTZx]

so what you're saying is to get a cheaper second hand petrol 3.0L V6 xe?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yup

[@chriscox5087]

Love my v6!

[@FairlyOldGit]

I love my XE !

[@techyd8411]

My guess on the mpg is that the jag v6 was equally poor at fuel economy so this 4 cyl one is actually better but still just not anywhere near its rivals

[@maz500]

JLR have phased out their V6s in favour of I6s, that's why the new F-Type is only available as a 4 cylinder or a V8 and they didn't put an I6 in the XE nor the F-Type because they can't fit

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

It is quite nice...😀🔝👍

[@AlanReynoldsBucklandJunction]

German car have no lustre. Shaguars are just so sexy. Shame every Tom Dick & Harry all have Gerry vehicles, heaven knows why, I don't get it, As a professional driver with three licences up to 44 tonners I have driven almost every except a Bentley. Give me the Jag xxx

[@805NAVE]

I wish the interiors were a little more like classic jaguars as opposed to the stark German Audi like bland interiors it has now. Needs some more wood and colored leather and the like

[@SpamMeGooglification]

Still rather have the XE "3.5" , which is really a supercharged 3.0.

[@simonbirch8168]

Please get hold of an xe s 3.0 supercharged and do a review.

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

Even the worst Jag is better than best Audi. Period. Change my mind!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

PKS you would take a mondeo in drag (x type) over a V10 R8 would you? What about a Quattro? RS3, 4, 5, 6? I like Jag, but the are badly made and for old men.

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

@@Jabber-ig3iw I like R8, but anything else in Audi lineup is just shit. including RS3,4,5,6. Audi and Toyota are same for me, they are just tools for you to go A to B. They are never your partner. Unlike Jag, BMW, and some AMG. Its good they had quaattro like tech but I am not fond of AWD. Plus BMWs switchable xDrive is millenia ahead.

[@azamchaudhri]

Wow, Jay. Its just seemed like you were more negative in this car video than any other I've watched. You almost seemed angry and hated the car. You even seemed annoyed when it wouldn't do stuff because the engine wasn't running. You just seemed to be having one of those days we all have when you were pissed off

[@jenhadar5079]

I didnt like his review at all....but then i am a jag fan boy with nice thirsty 4.2 XF and dont give a shit about mpg. roll on my XJ SuperSport with a nice supercharged 5ltr.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I wanted to review the XJ but sadly the press office got rid of theirs when the model finished

[@ajg7609]

AWD's always stink on fuel economy but still a really nice motor..

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Andy Greenwood / Prop yeah but they keep you on the black stuff in dodgy weather conditions, I’ve seen 3 beamers in ditches so far this winter.

[@ajg7609]

@@Jabber-ig3iw Always worth a little bit more fuel not to be climbing trees backwards in something too.