I test drove this car last week. Turned off that start/stop thing. Had no issues with a slow display. It was very responsive. The handling was fantastic. I’m only 5’2” so had no visibility issues. I am going to buy it.
I never watch 30-minutes long review videos, but your review was great! Keep up the good work! And as for the Jaguar XE 2020, it looks dope, but doesn't let the old XE look too old either, great facelift model!
No doubt, one of the most beautiful cars on the market right now. It’s no my list for next time. The German cars look bland by comparison. Another triumph for Ian Callum.
Dang those night shots were stellar! Looks amazing to start with but yea well done. I like that you show the experience at night as well driving, exterior, etc.... wish I could do that haha. Sweet review Forrest!
I'm just a humble care worker but I've been saving up for this car for years. One day it will be mine. Nothing is stopping me from getting it. I think I'll go for the diesel as you can get it in the UK.
Spec it with adjustable suspension, gears, steering and engine and it’s truly great. Handles like no other saloon and remains supple. Power is perfectly adequate and delivered without (these days embarrassing) exhaust pops and bangs
Great reviews. We recently bought a 2018 XE 25t. It had only 10k.Best engine ever. AWD 246HP. We are very happy with that car. We were planning to buy a new 2020, but the cost was beyond our budget and all the touch screen panels made us little worried. Sometimes the brand name is enough before you do any comparisons. I cant buy a car just based on the online reviews. So buy whatever you like it.
Thanks! Yes! I really hope they make a sportier variant, this is a great everyday sedan but for the money I craved more "sportyness" from this R-Dynamic trim level.
The interior actually looks decent now, kudos for that! I was looking into the XE when I was shopping for a new car a couple years ago, but couldn't get over the lacking interior quality during the test drive, despite how well sorted the chassis was. Ultimately ended up with a top line Mazda6; the interior quality is on another level compared to this, and I saved 15K.
The Ingenium engine used in the XE was never unreliable, it was the 2.2l Ford predecessor as well as the V6/V8 models. The V6 is gone because of their new I6 and the V8 will be gone when they move to the BMW V8 in 2021.
@@Marvhead Same here! I’m on my second lease. Super reliable but they have been working hard on the reliability issues and they build their own engines form TATAS own aluminum company which just happens to be the most technologically advanced in the world. I see a bright future this company
Actually the XE is the most reliable over 2-3 years in some of the polls I’ve seen, even more so compared to 3 series and Audi A4s, admittedly can’t speak for the other models.
Jaguar (& Land Rover) has always been a great on design aspect. Their external design is first rated. Internal design is also top notch but somehow a bit quirky. BTW, they are the first (among European OEMs) to push for environmental friendly internal fabric. Which is all good. BUT... What let down Jaguar & Land Rover is their long term reliability and their electronics. They don't seems to understand the problems nor do they have a meaningful strategy & the know-how to fix these issues. They only strike for patching-the-holes short term fixes. As a result, to minimize the costly & frequent maintenance to the owners, they extend their warranty to an unusual 5 year. They are ranked perennially at the bottom of consumer reliability rankings from various sources/countries. And as a result, they are in dire financial state. Why can't Jaguar & Land Rover fix their fundamental reliability problem?
Thanks for reviewing the Jaguar XE 2020 facelift. Only a few english reviews I see here. Most are spanish or arab. I believe that Jaguar XE combines the best of the 3 series and C-Class.
Forrest's Auto Reviews just please don’t let your girl speak. Just because the infotainment system is slow for your standards doesnt mean the whole car is what she calls ‘’meh’’ ‘garbage’’ or ‘’trash’’
I just test drove all these cars a few months ago. The BMW 340 M first of all is not a real M it’s a car with M trim to look sporty. You can’t compare this car to a BMW M. A true M is like $85k. I chose the Jag over the BMW 340 because the BMW handled like a BOAT! It was boring and had a weird cluttered boxy interior. The Jaguar R dynamic was exhilarating to drive. Nimble, fast, connected to the road, corners like it’s on rails. It reminded me of BMW 3 series back in the day before it was Americanized. BMW got knocked off it’s pedestal a long time ago by Alfa Romeo. BMW is not a drivers car any more its a boring mass produced car in my opinion. The BMW 340 didn’t hold candle to the Jaguar R Dynamic when it comes to handling. I’m also 6’1” and can put the seats back too far and stretch out my entire body. In south Cali we call BMW the Toyota of LA hahaha.
@@crownr0yalonice Residual is the work of Satan. I want to own my car outright when I hand over that last monthly instalment, not fork out an additional percentage of the purchase price. I agree with you on the whole dealership experience - I'm sure there would be many more Jaguars out there if you didn't have to deal with the dealership for sales or servicing.
If only they offered the XE with their new electrically assisted inline-6 with ~400hp or an all electric version I’d be sold. I’ve yet to drive a Jaguar Land Rover product, including my own Land Rover, equipped with a ZF transmission that shifts as smoothly, quickly or efficiently as a BMW, Audi or even FCA products equipped with the exact same transmission. For some reason JLR tunes their transmissions to shift way too late (engine revs too high), slow to shift and the rev matched downshifts aren’t always nearly as smooth as you’d like. BMW and VW are the masters of transmission tuning. Their cars shift extremely smoothly, fast and exactly when you expect them to.
Interesting, I have an 2018 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio and a 2019 Jag XF 3.5 s which I believe uses the same transmission and honestly, I hadn't noticed any difference when it comes to shift quality, I will take them both out for a spin tonight and see if I notice any differences.
The last one was better than the BMW and the Audi and the Merc, it's the best car I have ever driven, way better than the competition but lets keep it quiet, I like to smirk at the competition as I drive past them
The blackout package makes the car look a bit cheap; the side profile remainns very similar to the Kia Stinger. Excellent head and tail lights though. Plastic mesh looks VERY low end - should have more of a 3d look to it.
Such a difference between commercial reviewers and youtubers reviews. At every opportunity a commercial reviewer says something negative whereas this is positive about just about every feature.
Hahaha right? They aren’t accurate at all. I’ve noticed as a car nerd since I was kid...Auto bloggers for some reason LOVE to bad mouth Jaguar...Every year they write stories of doom and gloom about the alleged demise ....None of which is true. They don’t even understand the brand. it’s a boutique car manufacturer. They only build a few hundred thousand cars a year globally because they like being exclusive not because they are failing haha. 🤦🏻♂️
Own a legendary supercharged alooh-minium JAAG-you-ah F-Pace and a legendary alooh-minium JAAG-you-ah 2020 XE and I admire the legendary performance, comfort, and looks of these uniquely graceful looking and breath-taking legendary performance vehicles which like legendary Belhaven Ale cannot be replicated by Bavarian competitors and like a legendary American Akita dog or a legendary Akhal-Teke horse put the non-legendary Bavarian steel to shame in the performance, comfort and looks departments. Owning a legendary Jag should be on everyone's bucket list just like owning a legendary American Akita and an Akhal-Teke. Crack on. Brilliant!
My 2016 screens/infotainment is very laggy as well. Switching from one playlist to another with a USB tethered ipod is very slow. It's crazy crazy slow if it's engaged in the first 2 minutes after starting the car. I basically have to wait for my car to boot up, like Windows 98. It's no bueno
I dont agree with your review at all. I own 2020 jag XE HSE and find it extremely nimble, refined , engaging , agile and sophisticated a car. Chose this above all german and other brands because its different and extremely sophisticated. Also i am 6 '2 and have no issues sitting comfortably in the back seat either ( long drives included )
I’m debating between this car 2.0 petrol, A4 2018 2.0 petrol or BMW 3 series 2.0 petrol 18. I have an a3 atm, you cannot fault Audi’s build quality, reliability and performance, you know your moneys safe, jag feels a bit risky, more depreciation, more expensive to repair - not sure if I should do it!
This is pretty affordable in Europe for what it is. £35k or €45k. Competes with a mid range 3 series. No idea how they expect to sell it for $65k in the US. Blame Brexit and our now terrible exchange rate!
Hahah get used to it. I feel the same way...It was the ridiculous MPG per fleet regulations put on the on auto industry...It kills me to see every car that used to come standard with a V6 have a high torque 4 banger. The performance is actually comparable with the new technology and the 6 cylinder only got 10 mpg but the sound isn’t the same. I’ll take a gas guzzling 6 or 8 over the new 4’s any day
@@stuartphillips He’s off on the price tag. The average R Dynamic is around 55k. The fully loaded version in this video tops out with every option at 60k 58K if you get the 19 “ wheels (which are just as beautiful). The wheels in this review are like 4 grand and put the fully loaded car at about 61k ...Also you won’t find one they sold out months ago. Hahah for real! They only built a handful of these like this and they are GONE.
i have the older 20t (200hp gas model) but i had it remapped. i have the same sentiments as you do. the paddles dont give that much joy to use. i usually just leave it in dynamic and S mode if im at the twisties. yes the ZF is programmed terribly on the XE. such a shame. but yes the chassis is one of the best ive tried.
I’ve driven the model you speak of and own this XE in this review. I agree with you on the old XE. When my XF lease was up I told the dealership “NO way am I buying an XE” Until they showed me the all new Xe r dynamic. Holy crap! I had to tell BMW “sorry I bought something else “. Huge difference between the two models
thanks for the review when I first saw the front end I thought Volvo with that big Billet and then my first take on the back was Lexus IS but I do very much like the look of this Jaguar. I have always liked Jaguars, even though I've never driven one and I probably will never be able to afford one. THAT info system lag is a complete deal-breaker, I don't know what they were thinking even letting that hit the public. THE heads-up display on the windshield was barely visible. I wish you would have taken night video of the headlights, the brake lights, the turn signals. Your wife is No Holds Barred--garbage-- I don't know if I agree with garbage, but there were a lot of opportunities that Jaguar has definitely missed with this car. Nonetheless, thank you again, it was a pleasure to see your video.
I actually did have night shots of the headlights in this video, as well as the tail lights. The only thing I did not get was a night shot of the Head-Up display or the turn signals so my apologies. Also, my wife has driven many cars with me so her opinion is pretty valid. Garbage may have been harsh but the reality is that this vehicle is priced more than the best selling competition with less features, less power, less value, and less engagement. The chassis, handling, and overall drive feel are sublime! However, the lifeless engine, non engaging paddle shifters, and the uninspiring piped in sound pulls away from that in a huge way. They did well on this car but in the grand scheme of things this will be a hard sell for Jaguar when taking into consideration their competitions offerings.
Great review. Thanks. Can the lag on the Infotainment System be fixed via a software update or is all hope lost!? I'm talking from a realist point of view, not hypothetical. Maybe contact Jaguar support (not just the dealer) and file a complaint or suggestion?
Jaguar this month (November) issued a recall for the infotainment system. I took my F-Pace, which uses the same system, in for service and they updated the infotainment system as well. I can tell you with confidence now that it's WAY snappier; it feels at least 2x faster response time to your touch. I had the same thoughts initially as this review, but after the update, the UX is just so much better. Really happy to see Jaguar address the lag issue as it was indeed terrible.
@@hyak Appreciate the response bro, thanks and enjoy your F-Pace. I might buy 2020 xe next year or even save up for the upcoming all electric XJ. Peace!
Great Review, was looking for a review of the 2020 XE. Other cars I am considering are the Giulia, G70, and S60. Trying to get something a little different from what I have seen so far in my area.
The S60 drives / handles much worse than the others on your list, fundamentally different, much cheaper FWD platform. Instead I would add the new Cadillac CT4 to the list.
ok,here's my opinion on the XE! Design(exterior&enterior)is great,I would take this instead of the 3 Series without a doubt! but,considering the Jaguar's reliability,the way they cover their recalls(terrible btw),their depriciation,I would think twice before purchasing Jaguar! the XF has a 50% cheaper price,after just 5 yrs of usage,and it still looks as new,but hey,it's the Jaguar we're talking about! especially when Tata took it over,the reliability went down the hill! I love their ellegance,they feel very sturdy when you drive them,but to this harsh market these days,Jaguar is gonna have a tough time! great review btw!
I think even the older versions are very refined, but the older infotainment systems are awful. I have a late 2018 Mini Clubman 2L Exclusive spec and it is excellent. Fun, and well put together.
Mind blowing good looks and it's got sophisticated modern features to compliment those sexay sporty looks and emotional brand !!! Waaaay better than bmw and merc .
its kind of a older review so u may not respond. I have a few questions. Do u remember if it had parking assist? Also is the apple car play bluetooth or do u have to use a cable? Keep up the great work.
Sorry - on the rear view mirror/camera. Did you say you can adjust the heighth of it? WHY do so many people say heighth? I thought is was a New York thing, but my buddy from Ohio says it too. I'm just bustin on ya, but I was amused. ;) Good review in spite of the heighth, the width was spot on, lol.
14:35 when I started watching car reviews I was so dissapointed to see that almost all cars' infotainment is completely trash. I expected it to be just like an iPad performance but it seems automotive companies don't want to invest in a proper processing chip
Some the interior was a bit low rent in the old XE, they had to save money somewhere after spending so much on engineering this excellent chassis , suspension etc...unfair in my opinion they just can't win.
Lol more price then bmw 340 and i wonder y they going to struggle with sale, idk why they dont get it jag need to put good engine in that young people can tune easily so they can build a fan base, 18 19 year old people who gonna get them the fan base like a bmw 3 series, even with all the problem bmw is still fav of them all
Sorry but stopped at 6 minutes and going to call bs, you butchered the derivatives. R-dynamic has nothing to do with AWD. The "s badge" has nothing to do with the P300 engine.
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I test drove this car last week. Turned off that start/stop thing. Had no issues with a slow display. It was very responsive. The handling was fantastic. I’m only 5’2” so had no visibility issues. I am going to buy it.
Seen many reviews on XE but first person to drive and comment on what the car is like to drive at night. Thank you for this!
I never watch 30-minutes long review videos, but your review was great! Keep up the good work! And as for the Jaguar XE 2020, it looks dope, but doesn't let the old XE look too old either, great facelift model!
No doubt, one of the most beautiful cars on the market right now. It’s no my list for next time. The German cars look bland by comparison. Another triumph for Ian Callum.
Dang those night shots were stellar! Looks amazing to start with but yea well done. I like that you show the experience at night as well driving, exterior, etc.... wish I could do that haha. Sweet review Forrest!
Thanks man!! Get you a Sony! The record incredibly well at night!
“It’s really solid... really liquid-looking”
Good reviewer,very informative and covered all relevant points.
Thank you so much for that compliment!
I'm just a humble care worker but I've been saving up for this car for years. One day it will be mine. Nothing is stopping me from getting it. I think I'll go for the diesel as you can get it in the UK.
Spec it with adjustable suspension, gears, steering and engine and it’s truly great. Handles like no other saloon and remains supple. Power is perfectly adequate and delivered without (these days embarrassing) exhaust pops and bangs
Keith Willett for that price you’re better off buying a BMW M340i, if you’re on budget in the range of BMW330i or less, you’re good to go with P300 XE
Best review of the Jaguar XE on youtube !
Thank you so much for that compliment!
Finally a 2020 jaguar xe review that I've been looking for. Thank You.
Great reviews. We recently bought a 2018 XE 25t. It had only 10k.Best engine ever. AWD 246HP. We are very happy with that car. We were planning to buy a new 2020, but the cost was beyond our budget and all the touch screen panels made us little worried. Sometimes the brand name is enough before you do any comparisons. I cant buy a car just based on the online reviews. So buy whatever you like it.
What an incredible review. So natural and shows you the details you truly care about for a vehicle you're going to use everyday. Subscribed!
I really love the design of this car
When i see it in person i always stare at it
Is so low and wide and tall... Amazing
Great review man, I've been in love with the XE from the get-go. I hope to see them bring back the XE S.
Thanks!
Yes! I really hope they make a sportier variant, this is a great everyday sedan but for the money I craved more "sportyness" from this R-Dynamic trim level.
Might as well buy a pre owned XES! It's toooo hot! Proper sleeper!
The interior actually looks decent now, kudos for that! I was looking into the XE when I was shopping for a new car a couple years ago, but couldn't get over the lacking interior quality during the test drive, despite how well sorted the chassis was. Ultimately ended up with a top line Mazda6; the interior quality is on another level compared to this, and I saved 15K.
Mazda 6 over XE is a wild choice 😂
Thank you for a very solid review of the XE P300. I have a MY 20 XE 300 HSE in Portofino Blue with Tan Trim.
I'm interested to see a refresh of the xf. I like midsize to full size sedans
Jag really needs to prove its reliability now. It's pretty much the only thing holding them back
Numbers don't lie
The Ingenium engine used in the XE was never unreliable, it was the 2.2l Ford predecessor as well as the V6/V8 models. The V6 is gone because of their new I6 and the V8 will be gone when they move to the BMW V8 in 2021.
I've had a 250ps XE for 2 years with no real issues. I love it.
@@Marvhead Same here! I’m on my second lease. Super reliable but they have been working hard on the reliability issues and they build their own engines form TATAS own aluminum company which just happens to be the most technologically advanced in the world. I see a bright future this company
Actually the XE is the most reliable over 2-3 years in some of the polls I’ve seen, even more so compared to 3 series and Audi A4s, admittedly can’t speak for the other models.
Jaguar (& Land Rover) has always been a great on design aspect. Their external design is first rated. Internal design is also top notch but somehow a bit quirky.
BTW, they are the first (among European OEMs) to push for environmental friendly internal fabric. Which is all good. BUT...
What let down Jaguar & Land Rover is their long term reliability and their electronics.
They don't seems to understand the problems nor do they have a meaningful strategy & the know-how to fix these issues. They only strike for patching-the-holes short term fixes.
As a result, to minimize the costly & frequent maintenance to the owners, they extend their warranty to an unusual 5 year.
They are ranked perennially at the bottom of consumer reliability rankings from various sources/countries. And as a result, they are in dire financial state.
Why can't Jaguar & Land Rover fix their fundamental reliability problem?
Thanks for reviewing the Jaguar XE 2020 facelift. Only a few english reviews I see here. Most are spanish or arab. I believe that Jaguar XE combines the best of the 3 series and C-Class.
Thanks for watching!
Forrest's Auto Reviews just please don’t let your girl speak. Just because the infotainment system is slow for your standards doesnt mean the whole car is what she calls ‘’meh’’ ‘garbage’’ or ‘’trash’’
Because it's not a British car anymore, its Indian 😡😡🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@@Pete90125 what? Really??
OK, made in England, but TATA own it, 🤣🤣🇬🇧🇬🇧
I just test drove all these cars a few months ago. The BMW 340 M first of all is not a real M it’s a car with M trim to look sporty. You can’t compare this car to a BMW M. A true M is like $85k. I chose the Jag over the BMW 340 because the BMW handled like a BOAT! It was boring and had a weird cluttered boxy interior. The Jaguar R dynamic was exhilarating to drive. Nimble, fast, connected to the road, corners like it’s on rails. It reminded me of BMW 3 series back in the day before it was Americanized. BMW got knocked off it’s pedestal a long time ago by Alfa Romeo. BMW is not a drivers car any more its a boring mass produced car in my opinion. The BMW 340 didn’t hold candle to the Jaguar R Dynamic when it comes to handling. I’m also 6’1” and can put the seats back too far and stretch out my entire body. In south Cali we call BMW the Toyota of LA hahaha.
I’m just here because I support you. I tried to like this car but the price and the sales experience were the worst! Ended up in an S60. 🙌🏾🙌🏾✊🏾🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
Thanks for the support!!
It’s not really expensive.
Victor it leases terribly. the residual and money factor were a legit ripoff.
B HM i Got the G70 🔥with the 3.3T , supreme car
@@crownr0yalonice Residual is the work of Satan. I want to own my car outright when I hand over that last monthly instalment, not fork out an additional percentage of the purchase price. I agree with you on the whole dealership experience - I'm sure there would be many more Jaguars out there if you didn't have to deal with the dealership for sales or servicing.
If only they offered the XE with their new electrically assisted inline-6 with ~400hp or an all electric version I’d be sold. I’ve yet to drive a Jaguar Land Rover product, including my own Land Rover, equipped with a ZF transmission that shifts as smoothly, quickly or efficiently as a BMW, Audi or even FCA products equipped with the exact same transmission. For some reason JLR tunes their transmissions to shift way too late (engine revs too high), slow to shift and the rev matched downshifts aren’t always nearly as smooth as you’d like. BMW and VW are the masters of transmission tuning. Their cars shift extremely smoothly, fast and exactly when you expect them to.
Interesting, I have an 2018 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio and a 2019 Jag XF 3.5 s which I believe uses the same transmission and honestly, I hadn't noticed any difference when it comes to shift quality, I will take them both out for a spin tonight and see if I notice any differences.
I think the back bit at the back is perfect 🙂
The last one was better than the BMW and the Audi and the Merc, it's the best car I have ever driven, way better than the competition but lets keep it quiet, I like to smirk at the competition as I drive past them
I don't know why i watching the review when can't even afford to buy one.
Thanks for showing a beautiful car and nice review!!
Great Review! Really appreciate all the details and driving dynamics.
Thus new XE should REALLY help sell more XF's!😉
The paint is an option? Cripes.
I have an XE. The beauty of the thing is jaw-dropping.
The V6 from the XE S 2019. That's the one my guy. 💪😑 Love the content.
Great review, very professional. Really enjoyed hearing your opinion.
The blackout package makes the car look a bit cheap; the side profile remainns very similar to the Kia Stinger. Excellent head and tail lights though. Plastic mesh looks VERY low end - should have more of a 3d look to it.
Your videos are awesome man, don't change them.
Great review and Beautiful car!
Thank you for sharing.
The touch screen does have a lag, but you can use the extensive voice control so the need to use the screen is greatly reduced.
Such a difference between commercial reviewers and youtubers reviews. At every opportunity a commercial reviewer says something negative whereas this is positive about just about every feature.
Hahaha right? They aren’t accurate at all. I’ve noticed as a car nerd since I was kid...Auto bloggers for some reason LOVE to bad mouth Jaguar...Every year they write stories of doom and gloom about the alleged demise ....None of which is true. They don’t even understand the brand. it’s a boutique car manufacturer. They only build a few hundred thousand cars a year globally because they like being exclusive not because they are failing haha. 🤦🏻♂️
The car industry, including the press, is run by the biggest manufactures and we know who they are.
Own a legendary supercharged alooh-minium JAAG-you-ah F-Pace and a legendary alooh-minium JAAG-you-ah 2020 XE and I admire the legendary performance, comfort, and looks of these uniquely graceful looking and breath-taking legendary performance vehicles which like legendary Belhaven Ale cannot be replicated by Bavarian competitors and like a legendary American Akita dog or a legendary Akhal-Teke horse put the non-legendary Bavarian steel to shame in the performance, comfort and looks departments.
Owning a legendary Jag should be on everyone's bucket list just like owning a legendary American Akita and an Akhal-Teke. Crack on. Brilliant!
such a nice car, JLR's vehicle always get under rated
My 2016 screens/infotainment is very laggy as well. Switching from one playlist to another with a USB tethered ipod is very slow. It's crazy crazy slow if it's engaged in the first 2 minutes after starting the car. I basically have to wait for my car to boot up, like Windows 98. It's no bueno
Great Review that color is nice
Thanks Jerald!
Forrest's Auto Reviews Your welcome
Excellent detailed review
Thank you
I dont agree with your review at all. I own 2020 jag XE HSE and find it extremely nimble, refined , engaging , agile and sophisticated a car. Chose this above all german and other brands because its different and extremely sophisticated.
Also i am 6 '2 and have no issues sitting comfortably in the back seat either ( long drives included )
Same. The BMNW pales in comparison
perfect review!!
I’m debating between this car 2.0 petrol, A4 2018 2.0 petrol or BMW 3 series 2.0 petrol 18.
I have an a3 atm, you cannot fault Audi’s build quality, reliability and performance, you know your moneys safe, jag feels a bit risky, more depreciation, more expensive to repair - not sure if I should do it!
I just could never bring myself to spend that kind of money on a four cylinder.
I hear ya, I just got XE 35t with 340 hp and I wouldn't upgrade for nothin.
The days of big multi cylinder engines are over, look at Mercedes with the next C63 AMG, it's dropping the V8 in favour of a turbo inline 4.
This is pretty affordable in Europe for what it is. £35k or €45k. Competes with a mid range 3 series. No idea how they expect to sell it for $65k in the US. Blame Brexit and our now terrible exchange rate!
Hahah get used to it. I feel the same way...It was the ridiculous MPG per fleet regulations put on the on auto industry...It kills me to see every car that used to come standard with a V6 have a high torque 4 banger. The performance is actually comparable with the new technology and the 6 cylinder only got 10 mpg but the sound isn’t the same. I’ll take a gas guzzling 6 or 8 over the new 4’s any day
@@stuartphillips He’s off on the price tag. The average R Dynamic is around 55k. The fully loaded version in this video tops out with every option at 60k 58K if you get the 19 “ wheels (which are just as beautiful). The wheels in this review are like 4 grand and put the fully loaded car at about 61k ...Also you won’t find one they sold out months ago. Hahah for real! They only built a handful of these like this and they are GONE.
Nice review, congrats!
i have the older 20t (200hp gas model) but i had it remapped. i have the same sentiments as you do. the paddles dont give that much joy to use. i usually just leave it in dynamic and S mode if im at the twisties. yes the ZF is programmed terribly on the XE. such a shame. but yes the chassis is one of the best ive tried.
I’ve driven the model you speak of and own this XE in this review. I agree with you on the old XE. When my XF lease was up I told the dealership “NO way am I buying an XE” Until they showed me the all new Xe r dynamic. Holy crap! I had to tell BMW “sorry I bought something else “. Huge difference between the two models
If you want to be seen Yes, if you want to be see but with friendly public perception and warm perception from other drivers then Volvo S60
looks better than 3 series no doubt
thanks for the review when I first saw the front end I thought Volvo with that big Billet and then my first take on the back was Lexus IS but I do very much like the look of this Jaguar. I have always liked Jaguars, even though I've never driven one and I probably will never be able to afford one. THAT info system lag is a complete deal-breaker, I don't know what they were thinking even letting that hit the public. THE heads-up display on the windshield was barely visible. I wish you would have taken night video of the headlights, the brake lights, the turn signals. Your wife is No Holds Barred--garbage-- I don't know if I agree with garbage, but there were a lot of opportunities that Jaguar has definitely missed with this car.
Nonetheless, thank you again, it was a pleasure to see your video.
I actually did have night shots of the headlights in this video, as well as the tail lights. The only thing I did not get was a night shot of the Head-Up display or the turn signals so my apologies. Also, my wife has driven many cars with me so her opinion is pretty valid. Garbage may have been harsh but the reality is that this vehicle is priced more than the best selling competition with less features, less power, less value, and less engagement. The chassis, handling, and overall drive feel are sublime! However, the lifeless engine, non engaging paddle shifters, and the uninspiring piped in sound pulls away from that in a huge way. They did well on this car but in the grand scheme of things this will be a hard sell for Jaguar when taking into consideration their competitions offerings.
What a good looking car! Thanks for good video too!
Great review. Thanks. Can the lag on the Infotainment System be fixed via a software update or is all hope lost!? I'm talking from a realist point of view, not hypothetical. Maybe contact Jaguar support (not just the dealer) and file a complaint or suggestion?
Jaguar this month (November) issued a recall for the infotainment system. I took my F-Pace, which uses the same system, in for service and they updated the infotainment system as well. I can tell you with confidence now that it's WAY snappier; it feels at least 2x faster response time to your touch. I had the same thoughts initially as this review, but after the update, the UX is just so much better. Really happy to see Jaguar address the lag issue as it was indeed terrible.
@@hyak Appreciate the response bro, thanks and enjoy your F-Pace. I might buy 2020 xe next year or even save up for the upcoming all electric XJ. Peace!
Red colour suits the car really well.
Hi there. Great review. Can I ask on the driver display when you have the map on can you zoom in on it as you drive?
great review 👌🏿🌋
Could you imagine the replacement cost for the heated windshield...
Karreil2525 Yes. You bring it at the dealer.
$520 installed
bravo jaguar
Great Review, was looking for a review of the 2020 XE. Other cars I am considering are the Giulia, G70, and S60. Trying to get something a little different from what I have seen so far in my area.
The S60 drives / handles much worse than the others on your list, fundamentally different, much cheaper FWD platform. Instead I would add the new Cadillac CT4 to the list.
@Seawolf Thanks for the suggestion haven't considered those yet, definitely will take a look!
@@Mgoblagulkablong Great suggestion too, definitely need to put this on the list. Dealer right down the road from me. Thanks!
The Alfa and G70 are fantastic. Either of those would be great. The S60 is better if you want more luxury.
@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial Thanks Forrest, keep up the great work. Definitely looking more toward performance than luxury.
ok,here's my opinion on the XE!
Design(exterior&enterior)is great,I would take this instead of the 3 Series without a doubt!
but,considering the Jaguar's reliability,the way they cover their recalls(terrible btw),their depriciation,I would think twice before purchasing Jaguar!
the XF has a 50% cheaper price,after just 5 yrs of usage,and it still looks as new,but hey,it's the Jaguar we're talking about!
especially when Tata took it over,the reliability went down the hill!
I love their ellegance,they feel very sturdy when you drive them,but to this harsh market these days,Jaguar is gonna have a tough time!
great review btw!
I'm glad they brought back the gear stick , the J stick would have been better...
I think even the older versions are very refined, but the older infotainment systems are awful. I have a late 2018 Mini Clubman 2L Exclusive spec and it is excellent. Fun, and well put together.
Great in depth review!
Thank you!! 😃
@@forrestsautoreviewsofficial I'm planning to get this car and I've seen a lot of reviews. Yours is by faaaaar the best review. Thanks 😘
65k for less then 300 hp and trq.....nope
InfoumusMOBB it’s 50k for 300 hp.....
Best drivers car of the pack.
Well, it definitely looks better than the BMW
@ not with BMW's new grilles they're not.
Nope
Mind blowing good looks and it's got sophisticated modern features to compliment those sexay sporty looks and emotional brand !!! Waaaay better than bmw and merc .
its kind of a older review so u may not respond. I have a few questions. Do u remember if it had parking assist? Also is the apple car play bluetooth or do u have to use a cable? Keep up the great work.
Yes, it did have park assist and no it was not wireless. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful car!
Why can't they put the exhausts to little bit to the side it would have looked even more sportier
Excellent cars and it's always called car of excellence 😘😘
Such a shame there’s no more V6 or Ingenium Diesel
Sorry - on the rear view mirror/camera. Did you say you can adjust the heighth of it? WHY do so many people say heighth? I thought is was a New York thing, but my buddy from Ohio says it too. I'm just bustin on ya, but I was amused. ;) Good review in spite of the heighth, the width was spot on, lol.
It’s sooooooo good looking
A tad overpriced, underspec and underpowered to be honest. Beautiful though.
What spec are you looking for? Care to explain?
If I bought this car used and the warranty was up, I’d swap a duratec or EcoBoost V6 Under the hood.
An extremely good looking car but it's too underpowered compared to a BMW 3 series M340i, Audi S5, or Mercedes C43.
Completely agree, I feel that this should be priced inline with the 330i, c300 or A4 to sell.
Imagine having handles from F-Type on XE!!
I'll never know why non Italian car brands call they're car color with Italian name
2 Door Coupe model....PLeeeeeeeeeeasssssseeeee !!!!!!!!!!!
Where was this filmed ?
Thumbnail looks like a BMW. Jaguar, the Pontiac of Europe.
Hardly, Jaguar still exist.
Unlike pontiac.
Why does a sub-300 HP Jag cost more than an m340i with 380 HP?
Because it's british lol
It costs less than 340i
I think there are many alternatives against JAGUAR.
As there are with every brand...
Make a video on Msport 3 seris
Jag You Are ...not Jagwar
14:35 when I started watching car reviews I was so dissapointed to see that almost all cars' infotainment is completely trash. I expected it to be just like an iPad performance but it seems automotive companies don't want to invest in a proper processing chip
Right here right there right in the middle lol
65k bare bones? Meaning 70-75 k is the price. That is m3 money.
Some the interior was a bit low rent in the old XE, they had to save money somewhere after spending so much on engineering this excellent chassis , suspension etc...unfair in my opinion they just can't win.
Nice car. Better then A4 and c class, but not 3 series
I would buy one but a little pricey.
No ambient light in this car ?
BARELY. Just faint blue lights in the door handle area, door pockets, and wireless charging pad area.
How tall are u
It's a "Jag YOU ar" not a "JAGWAR"
Lol more price then bmw 340 and i wonder y they going to struggle with sale, idk why they dont get it jag need to put good engine in that young people can tune easily so they can build a fan base, 18 19 year old people who gonna get them the fan base like a bmw 3 series, even with all the problem bmw is still fav of them all
Really solid, really liquid.
Good irony.
V6 OR V8 COME ON JAGUAR
Sorry but stopped at 6 minutes and going to call bs, you butchered the derivatives. R-dynamic has nothing to do with AWD. The "s badge" has nothing to do with the P300 engine.
No-1 Its Jag u ar. No-2 you need Black wheels on it.👍
Only 296 hp? Infiniti Q50 has 400...