2019 Jaguar XJ Review - the all-time ultimate daily? | Music Motors 

What do we think? Ideal daily?

I have had my 2013 Portfolio for three years now and I still grin like an idiot when I drive it. Class, style, performance and economy. Buy one, bet you love it!

I made a prediction 7 years ago to several of my friends - "The XF/XJ/F-Type models would go onto be recognised as design classics in the coming 20 years. (1) The F-Type is a nailed on successor for the E-Type. (2) The XF has subtle rear haunches just like the old XJ of the 70s and will age just as well. (3) The XJ will still look classy and fresh without being brash and in your face with loads of chrome and eye catching bling - -"It's a hand made suit and not off the peg therefore it ALWAYS looks like bespoke quality". They heartily laughed at me -7 years later they're agreeing with me !!. PS - I own an XF and it's great looking from ANY angle ,it turns heads wherever i drive it or park it and it's a great conversation starter for girls -they love it's understated looks and charm. PLUS -IT'S A JAAAAAAAG !!.

I bought one secondhand out of a salvage yard for $7k. Replacing coolant parts, but before the coolant pipe in the back broke, I love how comfortable, smooth, and sophisticated the car is. Especially the Meridian sound system.

I have a Jaguar XJL. It's more than a pleasure to drive and provides me with a range of 570 miles which supersedes any EV in America. I love my jaguar...

the xj has always been at the top of the 'need in my life' agenda, this video isn't making it any easier for me not yet having one. great job mate

Its amazing how well this design has held up It still looks money even against its competitors that have changed several times in style.

I bought 2014 XJ recently. Previously had the XF. The XJ is easily the greatest car I ever drove. Reliability issues with Cooling system and suspension had me slightly Apprehensive but, the price VS value is worth the repair costs. This car is like driving your living room...Packed with power as well. 👍

It's bizarre how good the reliability of these XJ's are, not just by JLR standards, but even compared to other flagship lux saloons.

Just picked up my Jaguar XJ R-Sport today, and thank this video for the inspiration. What an absolutely beautiful beast.

I'm not in to big executive cars, at all, but somehow you made this Jag appeal to me. What an amazing edit, beautiful music and pure passion. I can't afford an XJ but if I could you might convince me to buy one.

My grandpa bought one, used it a couple of times and its amazing to drive. Id prefer to have it with AWD and not RWD as he had.

Love the way you did this review. Truly real world. That is what I want to see from a car review.

I have been considering buying a XF for my next car, then I’ll see one of these on the road and go oh.... that’s a beautiful machine. Think it will come down to finances, when the time comes

Been my daily since I bought in 2013. Only ever getting rid if something stupidly expensive goes wrong or I win the lottery.

Thank you TomKentMusic, this was by far and away the BEST review so far I've seen on You Tube on the Jaguar XJ ....... brilliant, honest, concise .... Thank you again ;-) ;-)

The engine on my 2014 jaguar XJL died at 126K miles. (All routine and regular maintenance performed meticulously). The dealership said I could get a new engine for $25,000. I spent over $13,000 in repair and maintenance in the three years I had this car. Now I have a 4100 pound paperweight in my driveway.

Great review and always lovely to see others appreciating the XJ style. My 2010 3.0D portfolio is running like a dream at 105k miles now with plenty more to go!

Just purchased this same car. It will be delivered on Monday November 28, 2021. I'm excited... 💝

It really is an amazing and beautiful car I'm impressed with that fuel economy I daily a Rover 75 2.5 v6 petrol it struggles to get more 32mpg on the the motorway thing have really changed in 10 years

Nothing can embrace beauty, style and charm like a Jaguar XJ. Love at first sight. BTW when you own something this gorgeous I suppose you don't really care about fuel economy.

The production value in this review is second to none. A sincere thanks for such a detailed review.

Jaguar's are beast.

Bentley continental supersport 700hp Mercedes s65 final edition Jaguar xjr Cadillac cts v3 Those are my fav luxury whips

Thanks for this sir, I'm about to change from a 2.0 litre F-Pace and was looking to trade up into a 2nd hand 3.0 litre V6 model. But it seems I can get an XJ portfolio (with the required 3 ltr. V6) plus levels of kit way beyond the equivalent F-pace. Seems strange given the difference in starting price. You said depreciation of 60% from new prices after 3 years, but I've just seen an XJ R sport, 1 year old, with 8k miles for sub £35k??? which is mad. I'm guessing with the imminent model update/change, and the obsession with crossover/suv style cars, now is a good time to be looking at picking off a serious bargain. It will be a daily drive so it was good to hear your thoughts on the practicalities as well as the obvious emotive reasons

That fuel consumption is absolutely amazing! They've aged very nicely, with some excellent used examples for not much money.

Dream car for me 😊

I have one, agree with every word you said.

You’ve inspired me Tom, picking my 16 my xj next week 🤩

Great video,very informative and well put together,excellent job 👍

Hi Tom, First of all cheers for the great review! secondly, I am glad another Musician fella is on Jag! thirdly, when you mentioned that this car seems and looks like money. my personal perception has always been like this Jag looks and seems like "The beast you are not going to fuck with.." 4, I would love to ask about a few specific things regarding driving/owner wise.: 1, Night visibility and driving during the night/ dark/ late evening, how convenient and comfortable you felt even at parts where you have had really dim conditions ahead of you. 2, using and the actual usage of rare and front parking camera and camera system in all. Cheers mate, regards, Marshall,

Epic video Thank you

Bewtiful mate…. Planning to get one next!:)

I've put a deposit down on a late 2012 portfolio that only has 16000 miles and one owner from new. They want £18900 which I'm prepared to pay but I'm gonna see if I can get it for £18000. It has a full Jag service history up to 2020 when the owner stopped driving it. I havent seen it yet IRL only pics but I'm seeing it in 2 days.

Greetings from New York, USA! Great Video, Friend! Wondering how much headroom there is for a tall driver. I am 6'3, & most cars with moon roofs, have me scraping the top of my head lightly on the head liner. (quite irritating). Anything you could share would be great! Good health & Happiness to you!. Thank You.

Love the blue paint on yours

Mate! Great sound quality. What kind of microphone you use?

RU-vid didn't show me this had uploaded!? Anyway, amazing video, what a superb car. I need to buy one then I guess! :D

I own a 2012 XJ Portfolio with a B & W sound system which is very good, but never having listened to the Meridian system I can't say which is better. Incidentally, the X351 was in production from 2010 to 2019, not 2008/2009 which was the X358(old shape), and personally I think a better car all-round in as much that the electronic/electrical system and switchgear were all reliable Ford products. You only have to visit a Jag forum to see how many owners suffer with electronic/electrical problems to realise that JLR got it big time wrong, and this is sad because had they got it right by subcontracting the electronic/electrical work to a Japanese company the car would have been head and shoulders a better ride! Please do not misunderstand,...I love Jaguars, always have since childhood and my XJ is my third Jag, but I just think that as a company they have lost their way big time!

I just wish they could have continued with the production.

Thoughtfully swarm loaded extra

Nicely done video. 👍.

Does it have double glazing, like some German competitors from the same segment? 50mpg cruising around national speed limits is great for a car this big. What car would you say has better sound deadening? XJ, S class, A8 or BMW 7?

In my opinion, Jaguar’s design was the last aesthetically pleasing on the market. The new iteration of BMW for example is not, likewise all of the Asian manufacturers’ contributions.

I prefer the older body style. It just looks classier. This isn't bad, and obviously every car is starting to look either like a sports car, an Asian import or an American muscle car, but I just wish luxury cars would be luxury cars again. This and the Genesis are the only ones who seem to at least be attempting to maintain some semblance of what a luxury car is. I don't care how it handles. Can I get out of a parking lot without a problem? Great. A luxury car should look like a luxury car and be comfortable, smooth and soft. Unfortunately, those cars are on the way out and instead we've got "luxury" cars that have a rough ride and lots of tech and toys, if a manufacturer offers a sedan at all. I wish Jaguar's reliability had improved over time, because they'd be my first choice.

I bought a used 2011 DJ with 48k mi on it at 70k I rebuilt the suspension and now I'm needing to do it again. The sunroof will break on you so dont use it! But it is a BEAST I beat a ton of hot rods and corvettes bitch is a Leaper!

My ultimate car

If that is a 2019 model then why has it got a 2017 plate

Where would you want to be? Behind the wheel!

How quiet or silent is the XJ's diesel engines. And which one is much better diesel or fuel engines?

Like the content and I will subscribe if you ditch the sunglasses...😎

RIP XJ

Does this car come with Apple car play and Android auto?

Can you disable the Stop/Start feature?

I really want to by this car over a bmw 5 series. Im just worried about reliability of this beast.

bravo 🐆

What is the music?

Is this test xj a disel?

dave ramsey debit pay your bills restore credit doug and mike said it

I am in love XXXXX

Shame you didn’t say what engine is fitted!

Depreciation is your friend unless you bought one new lol. I ended up with XE as super efficient I getting real world 52.4 mpg without even trying. Edit please don't fall asleep 😐

Good informatin absolutley terrible music. When iim listening to a documentry i DO NOT! NEED MUSIC. to me its so annoying..

I hate review while driving