If you value beauty, a great drive, reliability and low cost the XF is a class leader. It just gets better and better. Look and admire that profile. Nothing compares. Great job JLR.
I agree! Excellent review. Thinking of getting one of these in Jamaica and all that was pointed out and demonstrated in this review were my exact thoughts and experiences, this is spot on!
Best car reviewer out there,there are some car reviews that you watch when you want to confirm your bias or consolidate your choice when the decision has already been made in your mind, then there are reviews that give you the full honest review, warts and all. He gets across the fact that this is a great car for design and driving dynamics but some of the fit and finish isnt quite up to standard.Then leaves it to you to make your own decisions on what you actually want in a car.Its like having a knowledgable friend giving you advice, pointing out the good and bad bits.
I like this channel already. I thought at the beginning the dude is a german troll. But after some videos I enjoy that! The details and passion! Please dont change and keep it up!
Interior looks classy. I'm sure that the fit and finish will be right up there, after a few months of production. Overall the best car in it's class, a few tweaks here and there and it will be close to perfection.
Extensive and detailed review , thank you . I had the previous version of the XF before changing to my Range Rover Evoque . Obviously a very different car but still enjoyable. That said , it’s time to change again and having retained a warm feeling for my old XF , the combination of your review and a great deal has persuaded me to buy a 3 month old 2020 Xf R sport . Hoping to take delivery soon when the awful Covid19 crisis is over . Meanwhile the car reviews on RUclips help with the lockdown we all have to suffer ! Thanks again for a very good and honest review .
+Autogefühl I appreciate your frankness but be careful, if you say such a things very often, no car company would like to offer you a brand new car for reviewing.
+TubeMeUpp I appreciate your concern m8. I am only obligated to honesty. Every car manufacturer knows that we fairly point out the good and bad sides of each car. And if people can trust us, that is also in favor of the automotive brands. Advertisement they can do on their own, but not authentic reporting. If you follow the comments, you see that so many cars have been sold because of our reporting and recommendation (without us having any benefit), and the reason is that people know we are honest and they know what to expect of their car.
Nice video as always. These are indeed very deep reviews! By the way, are those release bars at 22:45 hold simply with duct tape and foam? Well, this is really cheap...
It's really amazing. I guess there's a guy at Jaguar factory whose job is to put a couple of strips of duct tape on the trunk of the car. Not exactly a high qualification job XD
+Autogefühl your are so pro to german cars and NOW VW has scandals with their diesel engine... PLz BMW and mercidiez cars and fighter planes used by hitler....so I will buy Jaguar...
+emdec55 ....The Ford Mondeo was experiencing slack sales, so they planted a Jaguar body on it's drive train, called it an X-type and it sold like hot cakes. That's what I'd heard....
+David Hamilton Ford who owned Jaguar at the time needed a new smaller car (X Type). Because Ford was short of money shortcuts had to be found hence the use of the Mondeo platform which was cheap because yet already had it and it was pretty good. So Jaguars use of the Mondeo platform had nothing to do with slow selling Mondeo's and everything to do with finding a cheap solution to building a new Jag which of course operates in a more premium segment.
Another premium-car review! Good job Thomas! To bad the Jaguar lacks a little bit on the interior (leather and plastic) and build quality part compared to the German rivals. I would really like to see an episode where you show us more of Autobahn. How to drive and how not to drive with tips and tricks. And what to be careful about etc. :)
honest and clear review, keep up the good work always love jaguar indeed the little things have to change to make them a typo premium car builder it's the detail
Great review including assessments of the cars impact on the user in daily actuation of all controls. Thank you so much for your in-depth thought and work!
Great review , i too own the previous generation 3.0d and was very interested in seeing the new model , jaguar seems to be following a lot of the makers now by offering a ' sportier ' option without the real perfomance .... I e RSport , like volvo Rdesign , where you get the looks without the power , but in this day and age economy is probably at the heart of most peoples minds and i think the introduction of a 2.0 d for this car will prove to be a winner
Another excellent review Thomas. I have owned two Jaguar XFS 3.0 diesel portfolio cars covering a total of 110,000 miles, and the facelift version with the 8 speed ZF gearbox is a fantastic car. Unfortunately, whilst I like to support British manufacturing, I won't be buying another one. I think that the build quality has declined and they are using cheaper materials to reduce costs. The other reason is due to the punitive tax that is now payable in the UK which makes it much more attractive to buy a hybrid. Even with the new reduced emissions of 144g/km on the current XFS 3.0 D, the tax is still 28% this year, rising to 35% by 2019/20. I watched your lecture at Cologne University and you said that in Holland there was a high tax of 1% per month. For many vehicles in the U.K. Taxes are already 3% per month. This has now become a major factor for most business car drivers in the U.K. The lack of a hybrid is a serious omission in the Jaguar range and they will lose out to their main competitors as a result of this, for at least two years when they are rumoured to be introducing hybrid alternatives. After much soul searching, research (thanks Autogefühl!), and test drives, I'm just about to order a BMW 330e. Whilst it's not as comfortable as the Jaguar or as quiet due to run flat tyres, it's a nice drive and the tax is only 7% at the moment. Kkep up the good work: your reviews are the most detailed and useful I've seen to date.
it's a great looking car, but in my opinion fail in most important in that class, the quality of the interior. Congratulatios for a great review, once again.
Very good review. l own a 2013 xf here in New Zealand. Looks far better than the new one. Hate the join in the bonnet, the fussy c pillar, exhaust pipes too close together on the twin exhaust models and the interior is a backward step. I suspect a case of function over style with this one. What a pity.
Hello Thomas, your reviews are so good! At first I always think "what can he talk about for 38 minutes, but you spend the time very well. Your reviews are also not too formal- they talk to me, the common man as well....Regards, Jon
I think this is an early production vehicle, hence the issue found. The car has had some rave reviews elsewhere and something I didn't know and that it's CO2 emissions are class leading (and that's without cheating!!) "Jaguar says this is the lowest CO2 figure in the class for any non-hybrid vehicle. It’s well down on today’s BMW 518d, which has an official rating of 114g/km, as well as a lower-powered, 141bhp engine"
Thank you for interesting video! I'm considering new Jaguar XF for great exterior, promising dynamic (V6) and modern electronics (digital dashboard). Had a chance to seat in it when was visiting New York Auto Show this year and found cockpit rather small. Trunk is strange: narrow and deep. Overall I like it but don't want build quality ruin all that. Frankly speaking pretty much all brands have problems with interior though.BTW in different review I saw much better video quality from cameras. I believe with Full TFT cluster you're also getting improved hardware that handles video much better.
Previous exteriors for the XF (2009-2011) actually looked generic - or more accurately, like bits and pieces of other cars. A Volvo-like grille, 1990s-era rounded Chrysler headlights, and from the side resembling a Lexus, and a BMW "Hofmeister kink" rear-quarter window. But this 2016 model actually seems far more evolved, and has a bit of its own DNA now. The headlights do indeed look more beautiful. I like the new lower bumper work. The front section chopped off from the rest of the hood is, actually, kind of odd looking. I agree with the reviewer. The side is far more rounded, which is traditional. The leaping Jag - missing from earlier models early on - is a welcome addition.
Great review as always. Was looking forward to an honest one and I believe this one is. I think I will stick to my 2014 XF until they sort the quality issues out. Should be a winner if they are addressed.
Another excellent, comprehensive review. Having owned both the X250 and the X260, I concur with your views. The build quality is poorer and it is clear that corners have been cut on some materials and parts used in the new model. However, the interior is roomier, more modern, despite the glitchy infotainment, and the handling is sharper. One thing I would emphasise about the X260 is the road resonance which is definitely worse than the X250. The Ingenium engine sounds nicer for sure than the old PSA 2.2D engine, but is is known for major reliability issues, unlike the PSA engine.
Bleah - I hate internal boot hinges, because they rob space. I have the Aussie built Holden Caprice, which has a huge boot, AND external gas struts rather than stupid internal hinges. A great big boot with a simple shape and a perfectly flat floor. I don't CARE that the boot lid isn't electric - it doesn't MATTER.
Great review Thomas. Definitely that plastic underneath the air con module needs to be secured :) A small note, the volume button didn't appear to have any light on it, first time I saw that on a vehicle. Does it make a difference? Perhaps I am too picky. Hopefully F-Pace will be better! I'm hopping for that :)
I don't know whether or not you have access to the 2016 Honda Accord touring, but if you do I'd like a complete review of that car. keep up the great work, love the show.
I think looks wise the old model is preferable... would like to see same rear headlight led styling as xe and f type, plus more modern looking wing mirrors. Agree with him on interior quality.
Very frustrating seeing all those little details not being addressed. It's such a good looking car. That hood gap on the driver's side and those rear seat release mechanisms are really bad. The XE has these same releases. I wonder how the F pace will fair. standing by for the verdict by "judge Thomas"!
The only problem with the XF is at the higher ranges of this model you cant ignore the heavy weight German competitors from Mercedes-benz, BMW, and Audi; from what I see, it just isn't as good.
+TacoSeniour You'd take the German competitors only if you value luxury over sport. The XF is more fun to drive than the comparable 5 series, A6, or e class. The germans have more tech and shiny stuff but lack the soul of the jag. Priorities.
+Wolvesq This so called "soul" is about the most overused excuse for every flaw and lacking in any term when compared to competition, it was always the same for Alfa or Lancia enthusiasts. The new Jag dissapoints in terms of quality and attention to detail, and if no change from previous models - reliability will also be an issue. If you are so focused to go against the market trends a then I would pick Lexus GS over this XF anytime or Infinity Q50 over XE.
Thank you for the reply Thomas. Would you be able to review either XF or F-pace with fully digital instrument/navi equipped? Curious to know your thought of it.
Great review. I think the leather and stitching on the dash look cheap even before feeling them and some big panel gaps on the exterior look quite bad. Overall I think the design of the exterior and interior is really nice and if Jaguar decides to increase the quality of these things next gen then I think it will be a really nice car (and update the computer system).
Which displacement do you own? Looks like that honey bee (6:50) was a Jaguar fan too! Is that the DEF filler port in the trunk to the left? Navigation screen delay is not good for a car this price. At this price point, JLR could have outsourced the system to Blackberry or Alpine. As for the seats, I'm assuming Europe has options for cloth, vinyl (V-Tex) or leather. Overall, a satisfying step forward for Jaguar...but, still needs more work. TATA needs to budget them more for R&D.
+gbriank1 yeah it was an I think it bite me... got a big forehead later that day. Yeah the filler for AdBlue is in the left of trunk. I was driving the 2.2 Diesel with the XF MY2012. Yep, I mentioned all the seat options at the end of the interior reviewing, you got plenty of different options that not involve leather
Another good review, but I think you are too critical on some parts of the interior e.g. no lining on the upper part of the boot (trunk). How do the leather seats compare to the German competition? I place handling high on the list of what a sports sedan should have, and would therefore choose the Jaguar over the competition.
+Chris X yeah handling is really great. For seats I would take the R-Sport standard (technical mesh cloth on the inside, faux leather on the outside) or the S standard (alcantara on the inside) without the leather option. That should do better
You refer to the Taurus leather as faux leather. Taurus leather is genuine not faux. The Taurus leather supplied on this vehicle is all supplied by the Conceria Pasubio tannery in Vicenza, Italy. Jaguar does to sell pvc as real leather. If you want faux leather, buy a Mercedes with Artico “man made leather”
No, the car in the video didn't have the ACC (Adaptive Cruise). :-) I recall you saying that your own car is also an XF, and that maybe if it has ACC on it, you could give your opinion on it.
Ahh, I see then. My previous car was also a 2010 XF 3.0 DS. :) Beautiful cars. I now have an XE S with ACC, but haven't been able to test it due to weather conditions. Loving your reviews of all cars, by the way!
Hi from Toronto Canada. XE, S60 ( the S90 I think will be too large). I am city driving , 5,200 km/ y. 1 or two passengers. I have to purchase pre-owned. Suggestions
Nice XF but i would go for BMW 535d with M Sport package , like the interior more in BMW and it is posible to have towbar Thomas if you reading this please saw in the rewiev if it is posible to have a towbar beacuse thats really needed for some people like me
great review as always. Btw which do you think would be the ideal color for the new model. In my eyes, the silver color seemed to suit the old car the best.
Thanks Thomas for a really interesting and detailed review. I really enjoy your reviews, the subjective mention of the cars styling and interior and then how you go into details with the cars controls and how they are to use and feel in material quality. I really like the styling of the new generation Jaguar models, I am a fan of the 1st gen XF, it to me had a fine combination of sleek looks and novel interior styling features. I prefer the new XF to the XE. I sat in an XE at the Qatar Motor Show and then sat inside all its rivals (BMW 3 series, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS, Audi A4 (old shape), Cadillac ATS and Mercedes C-class) and was so shocked its build and material quality was worst than all those cars, except perhaps the Cadillac. I also thought the styling looked too much like the 7yr old XF and back lights abit too much like the Audi A5. This Jaguar XF looks like another disappointment interior wise. If you have seen the new W213 E-class interior you would say the Jags looks so cheap and outdated.
You seem not very impressed with the interior quality and finish? Love the XF, on my 3rd one now - I drive now the 2014 XF 3.0 AWD Portfolio, before that I had the 2011 V8 5.0 S/C Portfolio, before that the 2010 V8 5.0 Portfolio and I was always impressed with the XF all around, and certainly their interior quality and class. So as we both drive an XF, I'm curious how would you compare the interior quality, fit, finish of the new XF to the current 2014 XF for example??
+Yigal Goldfarb Exactly, I have also driven the previous XF myself as a private car and was very satisfied with it. As I stated in the video, the new generation drives much better but does keep up with the interior quality, quite sad. But let's hope they improve that build quality over the next months
+Autogefühl, I also noticed JLR showing increasing the prices of the new XF here in the US on their website. That would be really stupid way to gain any hope of increasing sales. On the other hand, I noticed in your F-Pace reveal video, you were much more impressed with the interior, fit , finish, quality.
This is my take on this car: exterior is attractive especially in the front where I am being reminded of BMW. The interior is somehow boring especially that infotainment center. It fits more to Toyotas than something competing with the 5 series or the A6. My final verdict for the midsize luxury sedans is that the 2016 A6 rules them all in and out.
Another great review. I have a 2011 XF Premium Jaguar which I love, But I have been planing to buy a 2016 in March, but I want the 10.2 inch GPS, which I hear is much better that the 8 inch screen you were driving. I am wonder if you seen and tested the larger screen and what you think about it in comparison to the slow small screen? Also I am wonder about the sound of the exhaust. I love the roar of my 385 HP exhaust. I have heard the newer Jaguars have tone down the exhaust sound too much. Did you notice this?
i dont like the pop up stuff, transmission that pops up from the console, the vents that pop up... all mechanical things that long term can break...and when its -30C winter time, its extra power that coud be saved and mechanical strain that is not necessary. But its a beautiful car:)
Bravo! Another excellent review, Thomas! Beautiful exterior styling. I'm not a big fan of the interior as it reminds me somehow of a Dodge/Chrysler interior styling. The inferior quality as you nicely pointed out is disappointing for this category. As for priorities - hm, I think I want it all! Driving feel/dynamics, styling and quality. Btw, I vote for seeing the navigation unit etc in the German language even though I don't understand German. When in Rome, do as the Romans... 👍🏻 One question: I'm curious as to why you chose a Jag for your personal vehicle ?? Care to share with us ? Ciao! A presto. Danke.
+Mario Dalla Riva heh =) Recently we had a lot of comments asking for switching it to English :) I picked that Jag because design and details are the most emotional to me. Had the most "wanna get it" feeling to me. Plus I have been fan on the brand since the XK8 came out :)
Hi, I want to buy a Jaguar. I like the Jaguar XF but there are also the Jaguar XE and I was thinking about the Kia Optima 2016. Can you tell me with Car it's the best? I mean, Kia have 7 years garanties....how about the Jaguars? Thanks
+DeineVadda1 you re welcome. You are seeing the cars I drive - considering the amount of reviews you might understand that there is no time to drive any more vehicles :)
Great review as ever and very thorough. I tend to agree with most of what you say about the styling etc. The Interior quality seems to be lacking and Jaguar have lost their interior richness which made them lovely places to travel inside. I also agree about the annoying traffic update suddenly cutting in a giving you a heart attack. Also maybe some of the undecorated areas just don"t need to be trimmed and bolted down in a heavy manner such as the boot ceiling and the bonnet catch? It wouldn"t bother me but those horrible seats would as I think they are tastless and very un-Jaguar.
Such a pity the interior lacks in built quality, because the car is superb on the exterior and I suppose it's a good choice also from a driving and motor point of view. Also the trunk was very disappointing, with those two yellow hooks for flipping the seats. I thought Jaguar was a more refined high level car. Hope they will keep the exterior and improve the interior, because then it will be a serious competitor for the other models in its class. Also that GPS was pretty annoying...Reminded me of my 2013 Samsung mobile which barely let's me access social media apps.
If you value beauty, a great drive, reliability and low cost the XF is a class leader. It just gets better and better. Look and admire that profile. Nothing compares. Great job JLR.
indeed...next year will be mine
Love this gentleman's reviews, he really knows his stuff and is not scared to say what is not so good
Thx pls recommend 🤗
Great review! You guys are seriously much more detailed than any other studio out there.
+sylphz thanks appreciated!
I agree! Excellent review. Thinking of getting one of these in Jamaica and all that was pointed out and demonstrated in this review were my exact thoughts and experiences, this is spot on!
Your style of reviews with in-depth detail is by far the best I've seen on RUclips.. I don't generally comment on videos but this has to be said!
+Abdulla Al-Khalifa thats very nice! Enjoy more of our reviews!
Compare all-new Volvo S90 / V90 full review: ruclips.net/video/XPWJY7HNpxc/видео.html
Best car reviewer out there,there are some car reviews that you watch when you want to confirm your bias or consolidate your choice when the decision has already been made in your mind, then there are reviews that give you the full honest review, warts and all. He gets across the fact that this is a great car for design and driving dynamics but some of the fit and finish isnt quite up to standard.Then leaves it to you to make your own decisions on what you actually want in a car.Its like having a knowledgable friend giving you advice, pointing out the good and bad bits.
I like this channel already. I thought at the beginning the dude is a german troll. But after some videos I enjoy that! The details and passion! Please dont change and keep it up!
Interior looks classy. I'm sure that the fit and finish will be right up there, after a few months of production.
Overall the best car in it's class, a few tweaks here and there and it will be close to perfection.
+TheCarxpert lets hope that!
Extensive and detailed review , thank you . I had the previous version of the XF before changing to my Range Rover Evoque . Obviously a very different car but still enjoyable. That said , it’s time to change again and having retained a warm feeling for my old XF , the combination of your review and a great deal has persuaded me to buy a 3 month old 2020 Xf R sport . Hoping to take delivery soon when the awful Covid19 crisis is over . Meanwhile the car reviews on RUclips help with the lockdown we all have to suffer ! Thanks again for a very good and honest review .
thanks Russell! Enjoy! :)
LOL, Old sofa of your grandma at 21:20, you are hilarious Thomas.
+TubeMeUpp =) For your pleasure, I ll repeat that one in the next review if an equal effect will come into play =)
+Autogefühl I appreciate your frankness but be careful, if you say such a things very often, no car company would like to offer you a brand new car for reviewing.
+TubeMeUpp I appreciate your concern m8. I am only obligated to honesty. Every car manufacturer knows that we fairly point out the good and bad sides of each car. And if people can trust us, that is also in favor of the automotive brands. Advertisement they can do on their own, but not authentic reporting. If you follow the comments, you see that so many cars have been sold because of our reporting and recommendation (without us having any benefit), and the reason is that people know we are honest and they know what to expect of their car.
+Autogefühl Sie absolut richtig sind
Now that's what I call a review! Thanks for such a detailed video.
+Tomas Kovarik thanks tomas!
I'm an Audi guy, but the intro with the music and shots makes me want to switch
Great review, it's really nice to hear some informed opinions instead of the typical reading off the spec sheet!
+MyRandomReviews thats Autogefühl ! Hope to see you at more of our reviews
What a great review...probably one of the best car reviews out there. By the way, I love this new XF, what a great looking car!!!
+Lawrence5987 thanks !!
Nice video as always. These are indeed very deep reviews! By the way, are those release bars at 22:45 hold simply with duct tape and foam? Well, this is really cheap...
+pitthepig thanks, appreacited! Yeah indeed...
That really is duct tape, unbelievable! Design is awesome but ductape doesn't belong in any new car, cheap or expensive...
It's really amazing. I guess there's a guy at Jaguar factory whose job is to put a couple of strips of duct tape on the trunk of the car. Not exactly a high qualification job XD
The audio and video quality of this channel is just awesome. 50fps and great sound is a deal breaker for me.
cheers!
I think these look amazing, and that colour really really suits it
Excellent Review! Exquisite attention to detail! You really are a connoisseur.
+Raghav Baijal thanks so much, please spread the word for us !
@Antonio Curylo Yes, normal tow bar 700 Euro, electrically hidden one 1.300 (German prices)
+Autogefühl why you people so narcism about your products grow up...
+Autogefühl your are so pro to german cars and NOW VW has scandals with their diesel engine...
PLz BMW and mercidiez cars and fighter planes used by hitler....so I will buy Jaguar...
+Autogefühl DON't be FCUKING biased
MY stands for 'model year' btw as people are sometimes searching for that
I think the new rear quarter glass makes the car look a little less sleek and sexy than before. IMO, now it looks more like a Ford Fusion.
+emdec55 Err, Ford Mondeo for non-Americans.
+emdec55 So true... Fighting for the Aston Martin look
+emdec55 ....The Ford Mondeo was experiencing slack sales, so they planted a Jaguar body on it's drive train, called it an X-type and it sold like hot cakes. That's what I'd heard....
David Hamilton True.
+David Hamilton Ford who owned Jaguar at the time needed a new smaller car (X Type). Because Ford was short of money shortcuts had to be found hence the use of the Mondeo platform which was cheap because yet already had it and it was pretty good. So Jaguars use of the Mondeo platform had nothing to do with slow selling Mondeo's and everything to do with finding a cheap solution to building a new Jag which of course operates in a more premium segment.
Another premium-car review! Good job Thomas! To bad the Jaguar lacks a little bit on the interior (leather and plastic) and build quality part compared to the German rivals.
I would really like to see an episode where you show us more of Autobahn. How to drive and how not to drive with tips and tricks. And what to be careful about etc. :)
honest and clear review, keep up the good work always love jaguar indeed the little things have to change to make them a typo premium car builder it's the detail
Great review including assessments of the cars impact on the user in daily actuation of all controls. Thank you so much for your in-depth thought and work!
thanks daniel and join us for more reviews !
Great review , i too own the previous generation 3.0d and was very interested in seeing the new model , jaguar seems to be following a lot of the makers now by offering a ' sportier ' option without the real perfomance .... I e RSport , like volvo Rdesign , where you get the looks without the power , but in this day and age economy is probably at the heart of most peoples minds and i think the introduction of a 2.0 d for this car will prove to be a winner
+tenti1524 thanks for the feedback!
Another excellent review Thomas. I have owned two Jaguar XFS 3.0 diesel portfolio cars covering a total of 110,000 miles, and the facelift version with the 8 speed ZF gearbox is a fantastic car. Unfortunately, whilst I like to support British manufacturing, I won't be buying another one. I think that the build quality has declined and they are using cheaper materials to reduce costs. The other reason is due to the punitive tax that is now payable in the UK which makes it much more attractive to buy a hybrid. Even with the new reduced emissions of 144g/km on the current XFS 3.0 D, the tax is still 28% this year, rising to 35% by 2019/20. I watched your lecture at Cologne University and you said that in Holland there was a high tax of 1% per month. For many vehicles in the U.K. Taxes are already 3% per month. This has now become a major factor for most business car drivers in the U.K. The lack of a hybrid is a serious omission in the Jaguar range and they will lose out to their main competitors as a result of this, for at least two years when they are rumoured to be introducing hybrid alternatives. After much soul searching, research (thanks Autogefühl!), and test drives, I'm just about to order a BMW 330e. Whilst it's not as comfortable as the Jaguar or as quiet due to run flat tyres, it's a nice drive and the tax is only 7% at the moment. Kkep up the good work: your reviews are the most detailed and useful I've seen to date.
thanks steve for the interesting feedback and stick with us !
it's a great looking car, but in my opinion fail in most important in that class, the quality of the interior. Congratulatios for a great review, once again.
+Miguel Trindade thanks Miguel!
A very nice and comprehensive review. Well done.
+Kanwar Vijay Vir Singh thanks !
Very good review. l own a 2013 xf here in New Zealand. Looks far better than the new one. Hate the join in the bonnet, the fussy c pillar, exhaust pipes too close together on the twin exhaust models and the interior is a backward step.
I suspect a case of function over style with this one.
What a pity.
+Barry Brett thanks 4 the feedback !
Even better than the new XJ, and great intro music!
+netweed09 thanks!
I just purchased one it is the Jaguar XF 20d R-SPORT 2019
nice!!
Hope u are enjoying your new xf as I am 👌👌👌
Awesome review. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new V8 Supercharged XFR will be like.
Xf is amazing I want one 👍
Hello Thomas, your reviews are so good! At first I always think "what can he talk about for 38 minutes, but you spend the time very well. Your reviews are also not too formal- they talk to me, the common man as well....Regards, Jon
+punkyinthebrain thx jon! Keep supporting us!
I think this is an early production vehicle, hence the issue found. The car has had some rave reviews elsewhere and something I didn't know and that it's CO2 emissions are class leading (and that's without cheating!!)
"Jaguar says this is the lowest CO2 figure in the class for any non-hybrid vehicle. It’s well down on today’s BMW 518d, which has an official rating of 114g/km, as well as a lower-powered, 141bhp engine"
I thought the new XF would feature the fully digital instrument cluster like the F PACE...I guess I was wrong.
It is available on higher trim levels.
+Lolman240 Don't be disappointed, it would only go wrong. Jaguar have never been very good with electronics.
+MrCarGuy20 I'd much prefer an analog.
+Lolman240 It does optionally, I am explaining that part in the interior review part
Optioned it on my car and hugely regretting it because it's impossible to see with the sun out
As always, your reviews are stunning. I recommend all my friends to watch your videos!
+Melifik sounds great, keep supporting us!
Thank you for interesting video! I'm considering new Jaguar XF for great exterior, promising dynamic (V6) and modern electronics (digital dashboard). Had a chance to seat in it when was visiting New York Auto Show this year and found cockpit rather small. Trunk is strange: narrow and deep. Overall I like it but don't want build quality ruin all that. Frankly speaking pretty much all brands have problems with interior though.BTW in different review I saw much better video quality from cameras. I believe with Full TFT cluster you're also getting improved hardware that handles video much better.
Fantastic review. I love your focus on the details. Great work!
Pls connect interior quality Audi and exterior Jaguar style and we will get perfect car:D
You mean BMW interior quality
The 2015 and 2016 models look much nicer and much more Jaguar than the most recent models.
your reviews are great
+Dragos pirvu thanks Dragos!
A thing of beauty and a joy to behold.
Autogefühl does not care about road signs forbidding to enter roads by car at all. :-) Busted! Good review btw.
+Ronald de Rooij The road signs like Autogefühl.
Design looks very menacing (in a good way)
Hey Thomas, do you still have your Jag? How was the reliability on it?
On the XK 5.0 awesome, XF 2.2 l D blew up 😵💫
@@autogefuehl That sounds hectic. Thanks so much so this info. All the best Thomas.
It looks pretty much the same like XE. I would go with Maserati Ghibli in this class as it is more distinctive.
Previous exteriors for the XF (2009-2011) actually looked generic - or more accurately, like bits and pieces of other cars. A Volvo-like grille, 1990s-era rounded Chrysler headlights, and from the side resembling a Lexus, and a BMW "Hofmeister kink" rear-quarter window. But this 2016 model actually seems far more evolved, and has a bit of its own DNA now. The headlights do indeed look more beautiful. I like the new lower bumper work. The front section chopped off from the rest of the hood is, actually, kind of odd looking. I agree with the reviewer. The side is far more rounded, which is traditional. The leaping Jag - missing from earlier models early on - is a welcome addition.
Oh man ur really good with detailed review. Without any facknes.
Cheers!
Beautiful review
thanks !
@@autogefuehl you have passion keep it up 👍
Great review as always. Was looking forward to an honest one and I believe this one is. I think I will stick to my 2014 XF until they sort the quality issues out. Should be a winner if they are addressed.
Amazing review as always, very detailed and informative. Thank you.
Another excellent, comprehensive review. Having owned both the X250 and the X260, I concur with your views. The build quality is poorer and it is clear that corners have been cut on some materials and parts used in the new model. However, the interior is roomier, more modern, despite the glitchy infotainment, and the handling is sharper. One thing I would emphasise about the X260 is the road resonance which is definitely worse than the X250. The Ingenium engine sounds nicer for sure than the old PSA 2.2D engine, but is is known for major reliability issues, unlike the PSA engine.
thanks for the feedback!
can we have those days any AMG epissode dear Thomas ?
Bleah - I hate internal boot hinges, because they rob space. I have the Aussie built Holden Caprice, which has a huge boot, AND external gas struts rather than stupid internal hinges. A great big boot with a simple shape and a perfectly flat floor. I don't CARE that the boot lid isn't electric - it doesn't MATTER.
+Autogefühl
nice detailed car review as always,just have a quick question what type of camera do you use to film this?
+Mavinski1 Thanks! Thats Pana GH4
nit picking for the sake of it.... this is a beautiful car, simple!
Great to see a lot of real world driving, especially the parking garage bit. No mention of the transmission quality, how was that?
+Machiel Groeneveld Thanks! The ZF-8-Speed transmission is great. Probably the best you can get on the market right now
Great review Thomas. Definitely that plastic underneath the air con module needs to be secured :) A small note, the volume button didn't appear to have any light on it, first time I saw that on a vehicle. Does it make a difference? Perhaps I am too picky.
Hopefully F-Pace will be better! I'm hopping for that :)
I don't know whether or not you have access to the 2016 Honda Accord touring, but if you do I'd like a complete review of that car. keep up the great work, love the show.
+Gunther Mathis Hey, I d love that. But believe it or not, the Accord is not available in Germany anymore
I think looks wise the old model is preferable... would like to see same rear headlight led styling as xe and f type, plus more modern looking wing mirrors. Agree with him on interior quality.
Very frustrating seeing all those little details not being addressed. It's such a good looking car. That hood gap on the driver's side and those rear seat release mechanisms are really bad. The XE has these same releases. I wonder how the F pace will fair. standing by for the verdict by "judge Thomas"!
+kevin n judge thomas I like that ;-)
and the thing is the hood could be adjusted in about 20 seconds.
Hi Thomas , excellent and through review as usual I guess is the standard of this channel.
Mind , when are you going to test the BMW 5 Series ?
+joako2706 thanks buddy! Next BMW will be 6-series facelift in about 2 weex!
The only problem with the XF is at the higher ranges of this model you cant ignore the heavy weight German competitors from Mercedes-benz, BMW, and Audi; from what I see, it just isn't as good.
+TacoSeniour Nowhere near as good as an Audi, Benz or BMW. And never will be.
+John Taylor They might get close, but with a huge infusion from TATA.
+TacoSeniour You'd take the German competitors only if you value luxury over sport. The XF is more fun to drive than the comparable 5 series, A6, or e class. The germans have more tech and shiny stuff but lack the soul of the jag. Priorities.
Wolvesq I agree, but if i'm about to be rear ended by a lorry I'd rather have the high tech german instead of the passionate Jag.
+Wolvesq This so called "soul" is about the most overused excuse for every flaw and lacking in any term when compared to competition, it was always the same for Alfa or Lancia enthusiasts. The new Jag dissapoints in terms of quality and attention to detail, and if no change from previous models - reliability will also be an issue. If you are so focused to go against the market trends a then I would pick Lexus GS over this XF anytime or Infinity Q50 over XE.
In addition to the full digital instruments, I thought the new xf also features a brand new large digital navi system, no?
+gardenafterrain yes, I have mentioned that in the interior part, its optional
Thank you for the reply Thomas. Would you be able to review either XF or F-pace with fully digital instrument/navi equipped? Curious to know your thought of it.
excellent truthful review...thanks thomas,peace.
+zak anatolyevich thanks !
Great review. I think the leather and stitching on the dash look cheap even before feeling them and some big panel gaps on the exterior look quite bad. Overall I think the design of the exterior and interior is really nice and if Jaguar decides to increase the quality of these things next gen then I think it will be a really nice car (and update the computer system).
Which displacement do you own? Looks like that honey bee (6:50) was a Jaguar fan too! Is that the DEF filler port in the trunk to the left? Navigation screen delay is not good for a car this price. At this price point, JLR could have outsourced the system to Blackberry or Alpine. As for the seats, I'm assuming Europe has options for cloth, vinyl (V-Tex) or leather.
Overall, a satisfying step forward for Jaguar...but, still needs more work. TATA needs to budget them more for R&D.
+gbriank1 yeah it was an I think it bite me... got a big forehead later that day. Yeah the filler for AdBlue is in the left of trunk. I was driving the 2.2 Diesel with the XF MY2012. Yep, I mentioned all the seat options at the end of the interior reviewing, you got plenty of different options that not involve leather
Another good review, but I think you are too critical on some parts of the interior e.g. no lining on the upper part of the boot (trunk). How do the leather seats compare to the German competition? I place handling high on the list of what a sports sedan should have, and would therefore choose the Jaguar over the competition.
+Chris X yeah handling is really great. For seats I would take the R-Sport standard (technical mesh cloth on the inside, faux leather on the outside) or the S standard (alcantara on the inside) without the leather option. That should do better
You refer to the Taurus leather as faux leather.
Taurus leather is genuine not faux.
The Taurus leather supplied on this vehicle is all supplied by the Conceria Pasubio tannery in Vicenza, Italy.
Jaguar does to sell pvc as real leather.
If you want faux leather, buy a Mercedes with Artico “man made leather”
Hope you do a review on the XJ series...Thanks. As usual a well done.
+mreddieotis Should be an XJ facelift next year and we ll taking that one then! Thanks!
Thomas, did you get ACC with your XF? If so, how are you finding it?
Hm, did I test it in the driving part?
No, the car in the video didn't have the ACC (Adaptive Cruise). :-) I recall you saying that your own car is also an XF, and that maybe if it has ACC on it, you could give your opinion on it.
Actually the one I had was the generation before :)
Ahh, I see then. My previous car was also a 2010 XF 3.0 DS. :) Beautiful cars. I now have an XE S with ACC, but haven't been able to test it due to weather conditions. Loving your reviews of all cars, by the way!
Hi from Toronto Canada. XE, S60 ( the S90 I think will be too large). I am city driving , 5,200 km/ y. 1 or two passengers. I have to purchase pre-owned. Suggestions
Nice XF but i would go for BMW 535d with M Sport package , like the interior more in BMW and it is posible to have towbar
Thomas if you reading this please saw in the rewiev if it is posible to have a towbar beacuse thats really needed for some people like me
great review as always. Btw which do you think would be the ideal color for the new model. In my eyes, the silver color seemed to suit the old car the best.
+Suman Nayak Always love a strong blue :)
Sat in one of these and then a 5 series f10 straight after. Love the design but couldn't hold a candle to bmw build wise which is a shame .
Thanks Thomas for a really interesting and detailed review. I really enjoy your reviews, the subjective mention of the cars styling and interior and then how you go into details with the cars controls and how they are to use and feel in material quality. I really like the styling of the new generation Jaguar models, I am a fan of the 1st gen XF, it to me had a fine combination of sleek looks and novel interior styling features. I prefer the new XF to the XE. I sat in an XE at the Qatar Motor Show and then sat inside all its rivals (BMW 3 series, Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS, Audi A4 (old shape), Cadillac ATS and Mercedes C-class) and was so shocked its build and material quality was worst than all those cars, except perhaps the Cadillac. I also thought the styling looked too much like the 7yr old XF and back lights abit too much like the Audi A5. This Jaguar XF looks like another disappointment interior wise. If you have seen the new W213 E-class interior you would say the Jags looks so cheap and outdated.
+Rolf Bakaitis thanks man! I agree
You seem not very impressed with the interior quality and finish? Love the XF, on my 3rd one now - I drive now the 2014 XF 3.0 AWD Portfolio, before that I had the 2011 V8 5.0 S/C Portfolio, before that the 2010 V8 5.0 Portfolio and I was always impressed with the XF all around, and certainly their interior quality and class. So as we both drive an XF, I'm curious how would you compare the interior quality, fit, finish of the new XF to the current 2014 XF for example??
+Yigal Goldfarb Exactly, I have also driven the previous XF myself as a private car and was very satisfied with it. As I stated in the video, the new generation drives much better but does keep up with the interior quality, quite sad. But let's hope they improve that build quality over the next months
+Autogefühl, I also noticed JLR showing increasing the prices of the new XF here in the US on their website. That would be really stupid way to gain any hope of increasing sales. On the other hand, I noticed in your F-Pace reveal video, you were much more impressed with the interior, fit , finish, quality.
This is my take on this car: exterior is attractive especially in the front where I am being reminded of BMW. The interior is somehow boring especially that infotainment center. It fits more to Toyotas than something competing with the 5 series or the A6.
My final verdict for the midsize luxury sedans is that the 2016 A6 rules them all in and out.
Great resolution, let’s not do a wide angle, also, shoot from the level angle.
Wie siehts beim Navigationssystem aus. Ist die Karte nur in 2D oder kann man die auch in 3D umstellen?
Auch 3d
***** danke für die Antwort 😉
Another great review. I have a 2011 XF Premium Jaguar which I love, But I have been planing to buy a 2016 in March, but I want the 10.2 inch GPS, which I hear is much better that the 8 inch screen you were driving. I am wonder if you seen and tested the larger screen and what you think about it in comparison to the slow small screen? Also I am wonder about the sound of the exhaust. I love the roar of my 385 HP exhaust. I have heard the newer Jaguars have tone down the exhaust sound too much. Did you notice this?
+james mccool havent seen the larger screen yet! The V6 however is awesome on all the Jaguar models. Heard it at our Jaguar XE video ?
+Autogefühl Thank you.
i dont like the pop up stuff, transmission that pops up from the console, the vents that pop up... all mechanical things that long term can break...and when its -30C winter time, its extra power that coud be saved and mechanical strain that is not necessary. But its a beautiful car:)
+Jo Loui Good point!
+Jo Loui
The motors on the vents and transmission selector have actually proved to be very reliable, on the old XF.
u might be right, still it's extra mechanical stuff not really needed and that increases risk of failure in 5-10-15 years.
I am crazy about wood trim, I need big chunks of wood trim in my car.
old one looks a lot better in my opinion...
nice interior
Do a Mini Cooper review please, and take it on green color with black stripes if possible :)
Bravo! Another excellent review, Thomas!
Beautiful exterior styling. I'm not a big fan of the interior as it reminds me somehow of a Dodge/Chrysler interior styling.
The inferior quality as you nicely pointed out is disappointing for this category.
As for priorities - hm, I think I want it all! Driving feel/dynamics, styling and quality.
Btw, I vote for seeing the navigation unit etc in the German language even though I don't understand German. When in Rome, do as the Romans... 👍🏻
One question: I'm curious as to why you chose a Jag for your personal vehicle ?? Care to share with us ?
Ciao! A presto.
Danke.
+Mario Dalla Riva heh =) Recently we had a lot of comments asking for switching it to English :)
I picked that Jag because design and details are the most emotional to me. Had the most "wanna get it" feeling to me. Plus I have been fan on the brand since the XK8 came out :)
Hi, I want to buy a Jaguar. I like the Jaguar XF but there are also the Jaguar XE and I was thinking about the Kia Optima 2016. Can you tell me with Car it's the best? I mean, Kia have 7 years garanties....how about the Jaguars?
Thanks
Jaguar XE: ruclips.net/video/hHPIIHdiBfA/видео.html
Kia Optima: ruclips.net/video/y1Ym9RgXiSM/видео.html
Thank you! I saw your videos already. But I would like to know your personal opinion. Thanks:)
what is the title of the music ?
Thanks
Has Jaguar improved their reliability?
+Michael 谢 Yes, they recently scored _very_ good ratings in the past few years, especially at JD Power
sad you never tryed the final version 2021
Jaguar is dead. Sadly.
what is the colour name of this car, please?
Beautiful car! Looking more exciting than the a6, 5 series or the e-class. But the quality seem to be very poor.
Will you have this new one?
+DeineVadda1 It is a desirable car, however there is no need to buy a new car for me in general right now
+Autogefühl thanks for responding so quickly 👌
… so what is your personal car at the moment ?
+DeineVadda1 you re welcome. You are seeing the cars I drive - considering the amount of reviews you might understand that there is no time to drive any more vehicles :)
+Autogefühl i did not expect that but it makes sense … must be pretty cool
Great review as ever and very thorough. I tend to agree with most of what you say about the styling etc. The Interior quality seems to be lacking and Jaguar have lost their interior richness which made them lovely places to travel inside. I also agree about the annoying traffic update suddenly cutting in a giving you a heart attack. Also maybe some of the undecorated areas just don"t need to be trimmed and bolted down in a heavy manner such as the boot ceiling and the bonnet catch? It wouldn"t bother me but those horrible seats would as I think they are tastless and very un-Jaguar.
+Peter Symonds thanks for the feedback!
Anyone know what colour this car is in ?
Metal parçaları onkisim kalın metal alasimlar olmasında yarar vardır.
looks like a mix between bmw and volvo
+Dex Max Better seats in the Volvo, better Navi system in the BMW
+gbriank1 best performance here.
USASPORTSCARDS so true. wish we could combine it all together.
just seen one on the road I was sure it's a cheap remake of Audi A5 when I looked at the rear of the car in white color
Such a pity the interior lacks in built quality, because the car is superb on the exterior and I suppose it's a good choice also from a driving and motor point of view. Also the trunk was very disappointing, with those two yellow hooks for flipping the seats. I thought Jaguar was a more refined high level car. Hope they will keep the exterior and improve the interior, because then it will be a serious competitor for the other models in its class.
Also that GPS was pretty annoying...Reminded me of my 2013 Samsung mobile which barely let's me access social media apps.
+teo p yes indeed. See another XF review from us right here: ruclips.net/video/i7ZzQy0ofQw/видео.html