2018 Jaguar XE Review and Road Test | In 4K UHD! 

At 4:08 - I have purchased the 2018 Jaguar XE 25t Premium RWD. When I drove it back home after purchase, 700 miles. I put it in Eco mode and drove very conservatively. At best I got a solid 44MPG. I can assure you that it was accurate. I got around 39 to 44MPG the entire way back. I left with a full tank (16 gallons) and filled it up at 1/4 tank. Arrived home at 1/2 tank. So far, I love the car. I've had it over a month now and do not regret it. I got the "Vision assist package" which I really like. No more old halogen headlights. Lane assistance. Automatic emergency braking. I love it. It handles amazingly well. I spent 4 years deciding on what car to buy and I think I made the right choice.

One of most comprehensive and honest video reviews I've seen. I purchased a 2017 Jaguar XE 35t R RWD model in mid-January and frankly haven't regretted my decision one bit. After 5000 mile, I haven't had one single problem with the vehicle with the exception on a broken windshield wiper that occurred at a car wash (it was replaced free by the local Jaguar dealer). One aspect you may want to include in future reviews is the warranty information as part of your comparisons.

What's up with all of the hate? I think the vehicle looks fantastic!

Comprehensive and unbiased review! I test-drove the XE S, and pretty much agree with everything you said in the video. Alex, if you get a chance, could you please do a review of Golf R and S4 in the future? Thx!

I like a small V6 still exists. I've always been intrigued with the possibility of using a supercharger with a valve to give the same effect as cylinder deactivation or being off boost in a turbo. Since the supercharger is run by a belt, it would still spin, but when the valve is opened, it doesn't build pressure and so doesn't give boost. Thus, you could have full engine power when wanted and better economy when not needed (cruising on hwy, idling, etc.).

This is so far the nicest review I've seen on this car. Everyone loves how it handles, but nit pick everything that's wrong with the interior. I thought if it was fun to drive, nothing else mattered? And why would a tight back seat be a con? It's called a compact sport sedan for a reason, so that's what a shopper should expect when they want to own one. Keep up the great reviews.

Great sounding v6, fun to drive, comfortable. That is what I'm looking for

This was the best review of this vehicle imho. Well done.

This is an extraordinary review. It is almost, dare I say, too complete.

Hey Alex. I went ahead and got a 35t XE because your review was very, super helpful, it wasn't the only factor but definitely was a factor, thank you! It also didn't hurt that there were a ton of incentives...

I love mine. The interior isn't as refined as an Audi, but the upper trims are not bad at all. I'm surprised how many options come standard on the upper trims. Also Jaguar leases very well to a comparable German car. The best part of buying this car is two fold: the dynamics and the exclusivity. Jaguars just aren't that common, especially if you don't live near a big city. BMWS, Audis, Mercs. Cadillac is almost as common as seeing a Toyota. No one really bats an eye at those cars. The driving dynamics are also top notch, and having a supercharger is unique and gives the exhaust a much better stock noise than the turbo competitors. Also the warranty is 5 years 60k and included in that is free maintenance.

Great review, Alex! I have the 2017 XE 35t Premium and I absolutely love it. I was going for a 340i M-sport based on my test drives in this segment, that was until I drove the Jag. This car definitely stands out, and in a good way, in terms of both looks inside and out, as well as overall performance.

I need this...I don’t have any idea about all the features...I just love my Jag!!!

This review is the best review I have ever seen on a car....EVER.

Awesome comparison ... will await for the Ingenium engines.

Atleast the jag doesn't use fake engine sounds. Keeping it real

Great review. I have the 25t and I will put it over the competition any day. The price point and the warranty are excellent for the class of vehicle.

Alex - thanks for the great review and bringing back more exciting cars to the show!

I'm not a fan of the full-screen digital instrument clusters in many cars nowadays (Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac, etc.), because they all use the older type of LCD or LED panels that flickers! They also have high amount of blue light, but that's easy to fix with a layer of yellow tinted film. Many newer computer monitors and some TVs have anti-flicker & low-bluelight features, because those are far less harmful and stressful to the eyes over extended period of time!

would he amazing with a manual transmission option and better infotainment

Please put the the market segment best seller in the final picks. First, it will be the only fact you have on that list, people love fact other than opinions. Second, your viewers will love to have this key knowledge that every car salesman known but don't want to mention(if it's not them).

Speaking of the BMW 340...Like to see your review of this model v. any other sports sedan.

I expected you mentioned the new AR Giulia in your comparison...

Finally a non-boring car

Good review! I died though when you said "This kitty has claws"

The XE SV Project 8 is even more awesome! Pity only 300 will be built and in LHD only!

Jaguar is superb. Better looks than BMW and ATS, on par with C-class. But it will be more difficult to find parts and it will have lower resale value than C-class, BMW due to the higher overall awareness of the German competitors. The same goes with Volvo by the way.

To me all Jaguars look a lot better in the standard versions with "chrome" accents instead of all black. Too bad Alex didn't test one of those.

The exhaust pipes are weird and minuscule...looks like it was an afterthought. (But great review!)

Isn't the base diesel badged as 20d? Here in Europe we get the 20d 180 hp and a more powerful 25d with 240 hp.

I guess weather effects the 0-60 time cause my 35t rsport 0-60 times were between 4.6-4.8. Oh well love the car.

What happens when the electronics for the gear shift glitches and it doesn't raise?

alex plz bring the new cx 5 and camry se review i trust u real detailed review without any advertise or bias

The reason I heard why the X-type had a bad rep was that it was built on the Ford Mondeo (gen 3) and was not a "proper" Jaguar. That was most likey the reason why it had the engines it had.

Alex, do you have any plans to review the new Audi A4? I have been waiting to here your opinion.

The new-for-2016 LGX 3.6L V-6 in the ATS replacing the LFX is worlds more refined than its predecessor, and far better than the coarse 2.0T now.

Hi Alex, love your reviews, I just had one question about the XE. I've been hearing a lot of criticism about the XE's transmission reporting that it's "laggy". Is that true? Thanks!

I'd like to see a comparison video between XE and Genesis G70 as well as Kia Stinger GT

105 foot breaking time is very good, I always was shocked that in my 2010 jaguar XF 5.0, no special brakes and heavier than this car it was 106 feet, that’s Porsche territory

Good review Alex "subscribed"

great color...great review

Can't wait for you to get an A5 coupè.

Sleek...... Beautiful.....

The Jaguar looks better is comfortable enough for long trips, easy to drive in cities and is the most fun to drive for the same price. I know who I want to choose.

7:05 who the hell thought it would be a great idea to paint de spare tire red??

Hey Alex: XF vs XE, which would you buy, year/model Used. I'm in Toronto Canada, retired, mainly drive city and not every day. Passengers 1 or 2, occasionally 3. I put drive about 5,250 km/year. How would it compare to the S60/90.

As always, fantastic review!

I'm surprised the G80 isn't in the comparison at the end, especially that you reviewed it recently, unless it's really a different category?

What is the legroom for the driver? You don't mention this. Planning to rent in Europe and the BMW 3 series seems to have sufficient legroom for a 6'3" driver. In order to get an automatic (not a deal breaker) I would have to get the Jag XE. I will be travelling alone so my only concern is for the driver. Thanks

Did you make your intro on GarageBand?Because I just imitated it

Was considering the Xe for my next car but the long term reliability is holding me back other review outlets with long term cars seem to have nothing but problems. Guess I'll keep an eye out for a 240i or Q50 RS400 once they dump the slush box transmission.

hey Alex could you make a review of the new Audi A4

so... u telling me.. this is faster than my Maserati gt convertible... with the 1/3 of the price. well, not regretting tho, I know my car is slow, bought it just for the sound and the luxury. my x6m is faster.

The X type I believe was based on the ford contour

For "Early/Late 2018", is that CY or MY?

please do a BMW 7 series

i like the car but the new 3 series will be coming out soon. the jags future might end before it starts, then again lots of people brought the last small jag.

When will you test the Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti??

nice video made

Can you please review camry 2018!?

What's the best car that holds its value??

Standard halogen headlights ?????

I don’t understand why you have to option in HID headlights on a luxury car

ATS is so ancient in this segment. Cadillac should be embarrassed as Buicks have nicer interiors and a he'll of a lot better infotainment

All aluminum? Is that new for 2018?

I really like my 2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport however, the InControl Touch Pro system is very erratic and often plagued with computer hardware and software problems. The base model is far superior and has fewer issues.

Where the 25d model came from?

Hello Alex. I had one of these for nine days as a rental from Hertz in the Netherlands last week. It was a R design Ingenium 2.0t . I have been driving for 32 years and a Jag has always been on my wish list but maintenance has always kept me away. Anyway the car was disappointing. It does not has instant acceleration and the transmission hunts. When in tight parking areas the warning indicators over ride the backup camera and the X provided to get rid of that pop up warning.....it doesn't work. The seats are great for short distances but driving for an hour on even excellent highways in the Netherlands and Belgium there just isn't enough cushion. My seats were partially manual though. Truck sucks for 30" rolling bags. Max was two and a small laptop backpack. It did look great but I wouldn't buy one. Oh and no Bluetooth......WTH?

I swear Jaguar uses the heaviest aluminum in the world

So what we have here is a 2017 XE...the title is misleading.

2:30 the exhaust cutouts on my 2014 Accord look better than those. They look like an early 2000s car

One surprising car in this segment is the Alfa Romeo Giulia..... and if you can afford the Quadrifoglio Verde; why look anywhere else?

Don`t mention the word Cadillac and handling in the same sentence please! Nothing from US have ever handled good.

Hi Alex, Wanted to know how/if you could fit a bike in the back Thanks!

Why doesn't audi just offer a 6-speed manual and tell everyone: either you learn how to drive and how to enjoy driving, or sod off :)

Surely there's a better term than "sexy profile." No, it isn't "sexy."

I've been curious about this car! You never really see Jags out on the road. Looks a bit dated and cheap in comparison to other compact sport sedans to me (aside from the Caddy) but still svelte! I hope they surprise us in the future with some slightly sharper styling.

wtf? you have timed a tlx as being faster than a 340i? were you drinking?

Since rear seat legroom is marginal, at best, Jag should have made the XE a Coupe, to compete with BMW instead of competing with Jag's own XF for styling. On another note, Heritage is M.I.A. in that Jag is known for its wood veneers. Even a slight display of wood veneer would be appreciated, like the strip across the upper dash and the square-ish panel surrounding the gear selector. Finally, for all of us old fuddy-duddies, the Leaper goes on the bonnet, not the boot-- option that!

I saw one displayed at a mall. It doesn't look special. I'm sure it drives nice but I've seen nicer looking cars, even from Kia, not to mention BMW/Audi/Mercedes. Too bad because I always root for Jaguar.

If you're leaning toward the Audi, splurge a little and get the S4 - or the RS3. You'll thank me later.

Model 3 or Audi A4 that's it for me. Lexus IS $hit, Acura is ok, Benz cheap, Cadillac is plastic.

I prefer my real Jaguars, '05 XKR and '08 XJR. Wall to wall wood paneling, rich leather, and supercharged V8

Fake review. Claims its a 2018 to get you to click on the video then comes clean and tells you he lied and its really a 2017.

Your information is not for average people and I don’t care other car

I am a Jag fan but that interior is seriously depressing. Those door cards look awful with all those goofy shapes and the dashboard is as exciting as a funeral. I won't be buying that car.

Right, news from India. They have a big car company there, called Tata... They just issued a new car - here it is - a Jaguar XE! Or, a review skit in which Alex goes to a night with his spouse in a remote place, flirts _outrageously_ with a waitress, but it's all right because he's got a JAAAAAAAG.

i have this car

Fake 2018. As such he don't show the engine.

It’s not Jagwar it’s pronounced ‘jag-you-are’.

Majority of people care about the 0 to 60 times, l said who care unless .........

The tail light design is so 1990s

Looks like the Hyundai grandeurs that south Korea uses as taxis

Expensive ford

haha british autobahn

The rear end looks so bland.. to me.

kinda look dated already

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I appreciate seeing a indepth and balanced review! good work...I can't wait for the refreshed XE with the new interior! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lP99AW6cIt4.html

I would buy the Kia Optima SXL any day of the week over this over priced Ford. The Optima blows this thing away with features, quality, warranty, and looks!