Jaguar XE review (2015 to 2019) | What Car?

The XE is Jaguar's first small saloon, and a rival for other executive cars such as the Mercedes C-Class, BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. Can it compete?

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[ackam]

In sea of BMW, Mercedes-benz and Audi this comes refreshing and more beautiful.

[mansees]

This is the car that brings a smile to your face like the 3 series BMW's of the mid to late 90's used to. BMW has lost the plot. The XE has a better suspension, superior handling and great feel. The Jaguar XE is now the ultimate driving machine.

If i am not mistaken this has a 5 year, 60, 000 mile warranty. So the cost of ownership is greatly reduced.

[TheSkinheadlad]

Balanced review that you can actually buy a car on.. ive looked at some many and online forums this is the most balanced and gives you the buyer the real information on the car and its various spec levels. overal im a new subscriber to this channel

[witmannwml]

I recommend using a pop filter for your microphone when reading stuff outside of the camera. Those P's and B's of yours really explode in headphones. Otherwise a nice review of a very cool car.

[danielladouceur]

Bought my 2017 Jaguar XE 35t with V6 supercharged 340 engine. Love the drive, all I’ve wanted in a vehicle that isn’t common in Canada in comparison to Audi, Mercedes and BMW’s. wish I had the pro infotainment unit but will over time change that out

[dr.armanassadi]

as I'm not supposed to go for any product, just coz it's British, so I still pick a 3 series against an XE all day, everyday!

[gunnarelisigurjonsson]

Drove the 2018 250 r sport rwd around Reykjavík city in Iceland.. and winter..

Smooth and very good steering
And the ride was brilliant
I'll try the sports mode next week.

[jlue]

Ive driven a few XE's extensively now, and they are superb to drive and I found them comfortable, but ultimately find them flawed with sub par boot, rear passenger space and interior quality. I'm sure that the next gen XE will be a big step up. Not parting with my 320...yet!!

[waverunner]

I can't believe he referred to the interior as spacious. Also, why not compare this against its most likely competitor the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Lastly people need to stop referring to Audi when referring to BMW and Mercedes. Audi sedan sales trail in comparison.

[graememackenzie]

Owned new BMW 3 - wot a lemon, Mercedes C220 - very nice family, Jag XE - this is it for me now

[severnsea]

Sorry, but I think it is the best in class. If you point-score everything on an out of ten type basis and give lower scores for boot and rear space etc. then add up the points, it's rivals will score more - but that's not important to the vast majoirty of buyers, who put driving dynamics well above those other features.

On that basis almost everybody agrees that the XE has the best driving dynamics, comfort (outside of the sports models but that's the same with most rivals), and so on. This car has the character that BMW lost years ago, if they ever had it. I liked the 3 series I had a few years ago but never enjoyed it in the way I enjoy driving this.

The sad thing is we have a fantastic British car for the first time in years and you lot are putting buyers off for the wrong reasons. I think you're all scared of being the first to stick your neck out and say it.

[gdfeeling]

Really good, but I think Alfa Romeo Giulia is the best compact executive right now.

[mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm]

maddening that it isn't a hatchback. That small boot rules it out for me.

[muhjm]

Does it come with a CD Player Like the BMW 3 Series or Mercedes benz?

[numberstation]

The plastic hinges on the boot lid? They’re covers for the steel hinges underneath! Jesus wept….

[stephsaad]

Sorry mate. I own a F30 3 series and the boot capacity is 480 L like the A4 et the C class

[galloping]

Can't believe the grill badge with the camera/radar...looks like a total afterthought. Who signed it off?? Otherwise seems a great car

[ambientsounds]

Copied BMW E90 shape and modernised it a bit.

[davidkerridge]

There is nothing more drab than the interior of a BMW! Standard 6 buttons and a few bits of dash and consol is discusting and all the same.

Audi is a bit better but still not a oatch
Merc is nice but expensive for what you get

Jag is just stunning!

[ronshephard]

The BMW series is a great car but it's interior hasn't changed for years, great materials etc but a bit boring.