2021 Jaguar XE facelift review – better than the BMW 3 Series? | What Car?

Fanfare, hype, expectation - the launch of the Jaguar XE in 2015 had the lot. But, in sales terms, it hasn’t been the runaway success Jaguar was hoping for. After a facelift, is it now ready to challenge the Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class and BMW 3 Series?

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[whatcar]

Don't forget to vote in our poll at 1:35 to let us know which executive car you think looks best!
Also, 100 internet points to anyone that spotted the typo in the torque figure on the P250 engine, it should be: 269 lb-ft

[walkaway]

i have owned 3 jags, x type, xf and xj....never had any problems with any one of them, totally reliable, comfortable and ultra luxe!!

[karanmagdum]

I think this Jag is the best looking car in this segment, it should have looked like this since day 1

[LuvvSURYA]

Finally, Jaguar came up with much awaited improvement in XE to catch up with the competition. Hope they do the same in XF and the upcoming XJ.

[jaypea]

Fairly negative review, but it looks great and much better than the 1st generation XE.

[anthonymackintosh]

Jag is far the best looking and I’ve had jags for years and never had a problem with any of them, so I don’t get where the unreliability is coming from

[tyusrobinson]

I never really could understand why reviewers always complain about the lack of rear seat room in a compact car😩

[rjkka]

"Jaguar has a poor What a load of sh....t !!!! That was way back mate, you were not even born.
My 4th Jag now and as no: 1 still impressed and pleased it is a very reliable make !!!!

[ajaytuk]

i don't know why you bother to review Jags. You never extol their virtues and overplay their weaknesses.

[AnIndianAbroad]

1:10 LED ‘headlights’ at the rear 😂 goodbye taillights 👋🏼

[leoc]

Absolutely beatiful car. It's not boring, it's just not trying way too hard to do something "exciting" like everyone else. This looks downright classic, well proportioned, balanced and by far the one that will look the best in 5-10 years. I would definitely choose the XE over the 3 germans, and not just design-wise

[ManojKumar-wien]

Definitely jaguar the best looking saloon

[simongentry]

i remember when people used to talk about the driving experience first then the boot... for my money i bought a 2017 XE 35t r-sport - and it’s fantastic. if i’d wanted a big boot large rear seating i’d have bought a volvo.

[ankitneosharma]

I owned an XE for 2yrs and it was a great car. I never had a problem with it, it drove great, infotainment was good, never had any issues until another stupid driver rammed and totalled it. I have an audi now and its not as fun to drive or that great looking, will switch back to Jag when I change my car again

[frank]

Best looking car in the segment for sure.

[TheCarxpert]

Superb new design. Better in many ways than reviewer's ever mention. The interior for a start looks better than any of the the dull German rivals, Jags have a classy finish to them. The ride is also stunning, feels really well engineered and my friends P300 goes like a missile. None of my other friends have had any reliability issues in all the years they had one, unlike my old BMW and Audi!!!

[TheHomeExpert]

The Jaguar is obviously the most beautiful of the four you mention, the other three are caricatures of their manufacturers styling licks that have been stale for 30 years. The Jag is sinuous.

[gapa]

This guy presenting is getting so much better. He came across as corporate in the earlier days but is being more himself now and personality is coming through. But give him some money will you; a bloody iPhone SE 😂

And if your reading this, sorry for all the he’s and him’s. Don’t think I know your name....

[goodfodder]

Same zf gearbox as a bmw, but knocks it down? Sorry not terribly impressed with this review

[Johnnie]

Man, I'm back from the obsession of supercars, back to more subtle elegant cars like this