Feeefz I am looking as well, just checking old reviews. Trying to work out if cooled seats were standard or an option. Nice thing is, not reading about reliability issues.
Had one of these puppies for over a year now. It's a phenomenal car. And new mods mean you can easily upgrade to get the full 480 horses out of that superb SC V6.
I recently test drove both, the 2016 BMW 340i (with the new B58 engine, as well as adaptive M suspension), and the 2017 Jaguar XE 35t premium. As sweet as that Bimmer is, I can attest to the fact that the Jag handles and rides better (even without any optional adaptive dampers, mind you). And it fit me comfortably and the overall quality is good for the segment. Add the standard 5 year / 60,000 mile warranty and free scheduled maintenance, and I think I know which one I'm gonna go for. I'm still smiling after test driving the XE. :)
OMG there was no reviews for this car on RUclips as of a couple weeks ago and then BOOM, my fave reviewer is in the seat of the car im most curious about. THANK YOU!
It really sounds great. Muted growl to muted roar with with a little whine on top, and all without the fake electronic nonsense that others are resorting to. Sounds just right from the outside too.
Paul Deverill all in all i think jag have a winner here. looks great, sounds great, drives great, and the electronics are finally on par with the germans. i think especially bmw have totally lost their sense of style...
Car, scenery, road, photography all incredible.... Great work!! Wish we had freedom to speed and drive like this in Oz. We'd be in gaol if caught at half this speed!!
Annnnd you basically just sold me on my next courier vehicle! I was literally out looking at the bimmer 340 xdrive, and C400 4 matic (I'm in NE Canada so um SNOW!) earlier today. Frickin love that engine note!
Jesus that's a gorgeous road...I'm considering the XE as my next daily-driver and would be buying in December, I would much rather have it over the 3-Series, A4 or C-Class. Tested the 25t (that's all that was in stock) and even in that guise it was a good car. Awesome video!
I find it humorous that everyone claims it is too small on the inside...and completely forget the older 3 series is pretty much about the same dimension wise. These are called 'COMPACT executive' cars for a reason. On the other hand, the Cadillac ATS & this Jaguar XE seems to be more focused on their driving qualities than anything else. Which would you prefer driving Matt?
Nice All Black top you have on there Matt. I'm a Kiwi and will probably buy one of these this week. Here in New Zealand the XE S is very rare, but your review has made up my mind.
I own this car and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned, the pulls this car can do is out of this world, also in person it looks even sexier than in the videos, in tunnels it sounds ridiculously good, and I don’t have the little rectangle piece in the front grill which makes it look much more streamlined
93455Driver only regret was hitting a pothole I didn’t see, had to replace a tire, a $300 mistake. But other than that no regrets, no reliability issues or anything. Yes, the cooled seats are wonderful on hot days!
I like how the one take is Matt driving through a forest. While all the drive-bys are through snowy mountains. Kinda funny. Did you end up driving to the snow covered mountain as seen in the one take?
Matt, at 2:00 you said the car has an LSD. This is not true. It uses brake-based torque vectoring. The actual rear differential is open. Other than that, great video!
The AWD uses a clutch-based rear-to-front differential in conjunction with brake-based torque vectoring, but it still doesn't have a mechanically locking rear LSD (like in an F-type S, M3, etc). Its an easy mistake to make. Especially when filming stuff in one take!
Do you think the $12,400 price difference is justified in terms of handling? In other words, are you really just buying a nicer body style as opposed to other hidden tidbits that make the F-type use the engine better?
Nice, must visit there someday. I like the cutaways and good outside audio. I know very little about cameras and even less about mounting cameras in cars on a budget (GoPro's excepted) but it would have been even cooler to have really really sharp forward facing video. Anyway, I'm sold. I'll have one in green on those wheels. Send me the money.
Pleased they updated the NAV. Had a new 2016 2.0d as a rental while in the UK and it was a great car. Really nice ZF box, motor was "fine" for what it is. Really impressed me with the handling around west Scotland though. Averaged 46MPG over the whole 2000 mile trip and wasn't taking it easy.
I wish it were possible to swap the nav system. I have a 2012 Rover, love the vehicle, but honestly that nav system is a complete piece of laggy shit. Its about time they updated it
I'm thinking about purchasing a 2017 Jaguar xe but I don't know whether to go for the 25t prestige or the 35t premium. Ik there's a difference in the engine size but I was wondering if the 35t premium had the same amount of options as the 25t prestige since it has the next level engine. Or does the 25t prestige still come with more options since it's the prestige. Somebody please help.
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Jesus that shot at 1:33 was just perfect, like wow. How is it possible I haven't seen anyone else comment about that clip?
I have that exact car. 8 years later 60K miles and still drives smooth
Just bought a 2017 with 61k miles and it's amazing so far
@@renegadezen7841 Careful about your coolant, they're known to have leaks throughout. had mine done earlier this year
@aynse_ yep. Always gotta watch for that on a Jag. I had an XF and it had coolant leaks
Ahh, I can't wait until 3 years pass by and I can purchase one for less than half original price.
One more year to go!
This comment has aged extremely well. Spot on guess.
going to buy one now! haha!
Feeefz I am looking as well, just checking old reviews. Trying to work out if cooled seats were standard or an option. Nice thing is, not reading about reliability issues.
@@93455Driver just bought mine, cooled seats are an option not standard. :/ I also thought ambient lighting was standard but it is an option.
I picked mine up last week, and must say it's the best sounding V6 I've ever driven. Very happy.
Still have the XE? Good car?
3:25 when the acid kicks in
Yes!! Lol
thanks for that
lol word
It's a fucking rainbow, man!
Had one of these puppies for over a year now. It's a phenomenal car. And new mods mean you can easily upgrade to get the full 480 horses out of that superb SC V6.
Have one what i do to get 480?
jaguar have killed it with this car absolutely fantastic.
Jaguar look like they've done yet another good job with this one. I really like everything that they offer right now.
Matt, the scenery of your road tests add another dimension to the viewing pleasure. Thanks.
Hey Matt. I'm glad you enjoyed my home state! You should definitely come explore more of the mountain roads around Vail. Truly breathtaking.
I recently test drove both, the 2016 BMW 340i (with the new B58 engine, as well as adaptive M suspension), and the 2017 Jaguar XE 35t premium. As sweet as that Bimmer is, I can attest to the fact that the Jag handles and rides better (even without any optional adaptive dampers, mind you). And it fit me comfortably and the overall quality is good for the segment. Add the standard 5 year / 60,000 mile warranty and free scheduled maintenance, and I think I know which one I'm gonna go for. I'm still smiling after test driving the XE. :)
So did you stick with it?
How did it act?
@@turkay67turkay Yep, 4 years into a fuss-free, fun ownership. The interior has become severely outdated but I love the way it looks and drives.
Fantastic camera work on the flyby shots on this one!
Those waves on the windshield..
It's most likely from the polarized windshield. Matt may be running a polarizer filter on his camera as well.
+GrandCamino6 I keep thinking its a fkn wall outlet
i thought i was high without being high on shrooms
They did a great job with the exhaust. If you close your eyes you could imagine an old Jaguar XKE going down the mountain road.
Drive by shots are gorgeous
thanks for pushing the quality content constantly Matt
I own a 2019 XE S AWD. One of my favorite cars to drive.
Any issues? I'm currently in the market
can't tell if my pain meds are kicking in, or that windscreen has a crazy coating. fuck my leg hurts.
What did you do to your leg?
Too much footing, eh?
Myalgia from excessive footjobs eh?
They are probably using a polarized filter.
I see the same. :)
+Andreas Breslawski Pain meds do not suck.
I want it, because its a Jaaaag.
I'm terribly sorry! I ran over your dog.. in my Jaaaaaaag ;)
Would you mind paying this time old chap, I appear to have gone and left my wallet in the Jaaaaaag
Enlighten me with the source of this reference, please.
Hahaha. Love these, thanks yáll.
And of course old Jezza.
MetalAsFork Its from a Top Gear episode, where the 3 guys talks about owning a Jaaaag ;)
Jaguar seems like a nice company to fly you out and provide a hotel, food and a killer looking car. You have a great job.
That's pretty standard stuff across the industry. Cheaper for them to fly 50 people to one place than to ship cars all over the world.
Another tough day in the office - stunning scenery.
I love the continuity in this vid Matt!
OMG there was no reviews for this car on RUclips as of a couple weeks ago and then BOOM, my fave reviewer is in the seat of the car im most curious about. THANK YOU!
I had one of these in Italian Racing Red. I absolutely loved it. Mine didn’t have the active cruise like this one does.
The 'waterfall flyby shot' - skills!
You creeping up on 600k Matt congrats 👍👍👍
the sound with that faint supercharger whine is superbly beautiful!
It really sounds great. Muted growl to muted roar with with a little whine on top, and all without the fake electronic nonsense that others are resorting to. Sounds just right from the outside too.
Paul Deverill all in all i think jag have a winner here. looks great, sounds great, drives great, and the electronics are finally on par with the germans. i think especially bmw have totally lost their sense of style...
Your camera crew must have loved this trip, those vistas are unreal!
I don't have a film crew but I certainly enjoyed the scenery!
Your camera skills are great man. love your videos
these generation of the jag looks clean and simple
Those drive by shots are so on point! Nicely done!
loving the cinematography of the opening shots. also loving the submariner matt!
Car, scenery, road, photography all incredible.... Great work!! Wish we had freedom to speed and drive like this in Oz. We'd be in gaol if caught at half this speed!!
That's a neat squatting slav uniform you got there Matt.
But really, that place looks amazing. All those trees!
God Damn. That scenery takes me back.
Annnnd you basically just sold me on my next courier vehicle! I was literally out looking at the bimmer 340 xdrive, and C400 4 matic (I'm in NE Canada so um SNOW!) earlier today. Frickin love that engine note!
Glad to see a review of the Jag XE it's on my top 3 list for cars to buy next.
Damn.. that alien in the windshield 01:48
Right now I'm at 0:20 and really excited for this review
Jesus that's a gorgeous road...I'm considering the XE as my next daily-driver and would be buying in December, I would much rather have it over the 3-Series, A4 or C-Class. Tested the 25t (that's all that was in stock) and even in that guise it was a good car. Awesome video!
I've had my 25t remapped to 300bhp. Plenty quick enough for me! Lacks the sound of the V6 though.
Feel free to make videos like these longer, the scenery is so nice to see
that water fall shot and good lord the mountains, I can't wait to go over there and drive me cuhmaaaro
What a Stunning road...
Love the psychedelic reflection in the windshield!
Nice vehicle and gorgeous road!
that view is insane!
Camera work looks great Matt!!! 👍🏻
I agree Matt superb piece of road. Exceptional camera work guys. Phenomenal vid, very nicely done indeed.This car was perfect for a one take imo
Video quality wise, Best one take yet👍
Beautiful car no doubt. My only concern is that I feel that Jaguars have more mechanical issues compared to the rest of the European brands.
Very picturesque video. epic location to drive. i'd love to see the diesel review also
Early congratulations on 600k Matt.
That definitely is one gorgeous road
beautifully shot video
Incredible scenery!
You got new camera gear?! Footage looks extra crisp!
Nope same gear, just fresh Colorado clean air
funny there's a couple fires near by
The wheels on this car look amazing!
I cant believe you were in my small town and I missed it.
Like the editing!
The waterfall made me laugh. I didn't know you were so artistic haha
I find it humorous that everyone claims it is too small on the inside...and completely forget the older 3 series is pretty much about the same dimension wise. These are called 'COMPACT executive' cars for a reason.
On the other hand, the Cadillac ATS & this Jaguar XE seems to be more focused on their driving qualities than anything else. Which would you prefer driving Matt?
Nice All Black top you have on there Matt.
I'm a Kiwi and will probably buy one of these this week.
Here in New Zealand the XE S is very rare, but your review has made up my mind.
I own this car and it’s the best car I’ve ever owned, the pulls this car can do is out of this world, also in person it looks even sexier than in the videos, in tunnels it sounds ridiculously good, and I don’t have the little rectangle piece in the front grill which makes it look much more streamlined
Still no regrets? Cooled seats?
93455Driver only regret was hitting a pothole I didn’t see, had to replace a tire, a $300 mistake. But other than that no regrets, no reliability issues or anything. Yes, the cooled seats are wonderful on hot days!
Owen Hido Good stuff, found a certified all red R with black accents for sale, but no cooled seats. Some coming off lease.
93455Driver wonderful, should be a great car for you, enjoy it :)
Now all they need to do is stuff a detuned version of the V8 from the F-Type and throw a R in the name. XE R! I'm a marketing mastermind (I'm not)
Imagine an SVR version 😍
TheWesh 832000 It'll sound better than everything in the segment. That's for sure.
(You are though)
Def a beautiful car. I would most likely chose this over an S4 or 335.
nice Matt, thanks for sharing the views were spectacular!:). What is the name of this road by the way, I would love to drive it when I visit Colorado!
I love the car. You really don't see too many of them but I'd honestly rather have one after seeing this and the other reviews.
Good video Matt! Thanks again.
I have the XE 2 litre 25t R Sport AWD with the red/black leather. I love it but the one thing I hanker for is the V6 exhaust sound!
Really enjoy your car reviews. I feel like you are giving a very honest review with no bull shit.
Matt, you meant the BMW 340i with the performance package, it can be ordered with xdrive too and have 360hp vs 320hp in the "normal" verson.
I like how the one take is Matt driving through a forest. While all the drive-bys are through snowy mountains. Kinda funny. Did you end up driving to the snow covered mountain as seen in the one take?
Yes
+TheSmokingTire dope video. really enjoyed the relaxed feel. Watching poolside in Vietnam
Thanks for using the manual paddles! It seems like the downshift paddle has a bit of a delay that would be really annoying
Who did your intro animation? Whole vid looks really legit, good work.
Your job is awesome
Matt, at 2:00 you said the car has an LSD. This is not true. It uses brake-based torque vectoring. The actual rear differential is open. Other than that, great video!
Hm, interesting. Even in the AWD model? Maybe I misheard something in the presentation
The AWD uses a clutch-based rear-to-front differential in conjunction with brake-based torque vectoring, but it still doesn't have a mechanically locking rear LSD (like in an F-type S, M3, etc). Its an easy mistake to make. Especially when filming stuff in one take!
+Michael Giles thanks for the correction.
Nice camera work
wow Aspen is amazing
Good day my friend. Special scenery and a performance Jag saloon. Great early push at the German big three.
Matt, did you get a chance to check out independence pass while you were up there? Its right outside aspen and one of the best views I've seen
yeah we drove over it but it was too far from home base to shoot the video the next day. it was stunning.
polarized windshield reminds me of my trip the other night haha
I like the older v8 models but this one seems really nice
Forget the car and look at that gorgeous view of the trees and mountains. OK the Jag is nice too.
Hey Matt, how would you compare this supercharged V6 on this XE vs. the F-type? Are the driving dynamics similar?
It's exactly the same, if we're talking about the engine. The F-Type handles differently, but the engine is the same as the base F-Type on quiet mode.
Do you think the $12,400 price difference is justified in terms of handling? In other words, are you really just buying a nicer body style as opposed to other hidden tidbits that make the F-type use the engine better?
+Jayson Wong I would say that sure, the F-Type is worth $12k more than this car.
That's awesome, thanks!
Lol
Nice, must visit there someday. I like the cutaways and good outside audio. I know very little about cameras and even less about mounting cameras in cars on a budget (GoPro's excepted) but it would have been even cooler to have really really sharp forward facing video. Anyway, I'm sold. I'll have one in green on those wheels. Send me the money.
The road he is on reminds me of the Rocky Pass level on NFS III
Pleased they updated the NAV. Had a new 2016 2.0d as a rental while in the UK and it was a great car. Really nice ZF box, motor was "fine" for what it is. Really impressed me with the handling around west Scotland though. Averaged 46MPG over the whole 2000 mile trip and wasn't taking it easy.
they have 2 different nav systems. The base system is OK, but the upgraded one is dope as shit
I wish it were possible to swap the nav system. I have a 2012 Rover, love the vehicle, but honestly that nav system is a complete piece of laggy shit. Its about time they updated it
This looks like the love child of a 3 Series and an A4.
Hey Matt, all of us are wondering which road you were driving on? Please share and as always, love your show!
Is it I-82/Independence Pass? There is a Ghost Town on that road. btw, the ghost reasoning is spot on, you would simply drive right through them.
that is a lovely motor
InControl Touch Pro is the name of the media system in that
Seems like a great car !
god damn that's truly a fantastic road
Nice video, thinking of getting one for the wife to sit next to my M2. What are your thoughts on that garage?
I'm thinking about purchasing a 2017 Jaguar xe but I don't know whether to go for the 25t prestige or the 35t premium. Ik there's a difference in the engine size but I was wondering if the 35t premium had the same amount of options as the 25t prestige since it has the next level engine. Or does the 25t prestige still come with more options since it's the prestige. Somebody please help.
The infotainment system is called InControl.
Holy shit this sounds so good! Standard exhaust???
are you going to drive the alfa romeo quadrifoglio at some point in the future?
yes, when press cars get to america.
I wonder how easy it would be to swap the metal shift paddles for the plastic ones.
For me, the C-Class still wins this category. The only problem with the Mercedes: it's so popular, it's everywhere!
C class isn't even sporty like bmw and jaguar it has so much body roll
Good vid guys👍
Fucking dope video, Matt. I was hoping you'd make it to my state sometime and see what I've been blessed to drive on.