Should You Buy a JAGUAR XJ R-Sport? (Test Drive & Review X351) 

This is a free RU-vid channel from a car dealer that does it in his spare time...and it's bloody brilliant and better than top gear (the one with the cricketer) and fifth gear. The fact he sees loads of cars shows he knows what he's talking about and has lots of experience

"Unless you're Fred West" I coughed my cheese sandwich across the table. What a beauty.

The most underrated car in the history of cars. I own an X351 XJ. Earlier today I was on my way home after its annual service and it dawned on me. I can't replace it.. There is nothing like it. It's perfection.

The production of your videos has been great recently but this one is incredible. Cheers for the great content

Wow. Perfect. You kept your witty charm and personality but added the snazzy filming, editing and post effects to punch it up. Properly brilliant Matt. Great work

I've had my XJ Portfolio for nearly three years now and it still puts a huge smile on my face when I look at it and drive it. A car thats the size of a barge but the performance, handling and economy of a small hot hatch! Brilliant review of a stunning car.

The video production is perfection Matt and that XJ is bloody gorgeous!

Love it. Always said, as brilliant as German cars are, they're hard to fall in love with. A Jag makes you feel special

I loved it when it came out, 12 years later the design is still SPOT ON.

Must confess I would take this over a Range Rover. Would be a tight squeeze in my local multi-storey though.

Bloody hell, when this review started I thought you'd hired the Top Gear film crew! Fantastic review and I'm sure I speak for many others when I say we appreciate the time and effort you must put into the editing and continuity of your reports. I've always fancied upgrading my XF to an XJ. Chances of me perusing Autotrader are once again high... Thanks..

My XJ is an absolute bargain to keep on the road compared to my friend's Maserati Quatroporte. She finally said, "Enough's enough," and bought a Tesla. Another win for the dark side.

The beginning feels like a Jaguar commercial. Very nice filming and editing in this one 🔥

The car that made me a petrol head was my Jaguar XF Facelift model that I owned for a few years. Simply put to me it was one of the most beautiful car's I've ever seen. The drive, the engine, the elegance. Smooth 8 speed gearbox I loved that car. Unfortunately I live in a rural part of France and they either refused to touch it or don't know how to repair it. I'd drive hours to main dealers that would charge us 650 euros for a service where the oil was never properly filled and dirty rags were left into the engine bay. The nail in the coffin was when I got the common water pump leak that damaged the footwell fusebox and left us with a 2000 euro bill. Since, I've concluded that if I was still living in UK I'd definitely still have one as they know how to repair them and there's a few private Jag specialist garage's around. It's not normal when you want to do something as simple as say change the sparkplugs and having to rip apart a shit ton of parts to get in. Whereas my Honda Accord you remove the plastic covering and voila. They're worth it if you have the budget for the unexpected.

I bought a 2011 XJ LWB Portfolio spec at age 20 and it really is the perfect car for any age. I don’t get any old man comments and it has endless charm. Absolutely go out and buy one - best car you’ll ever own!

As a Jaguar fan I thought that was a great review, informative and humorous!

Stunning car. To think that design is 12 years old is baffling. Looks bang up to date particularly in this spec. Has to be the nicest spec I've seen on these XJ's. Loving the video editing effects 👌🏽

I bought a 2019 XJ on impulse three weeks ago. I was looking at the XF but when I sat in the XJ Portfolio I just new this was what I wanted. I have not been disappointed, excellent drive andovertaking is a breeze.

Completely agree regarding the axing of the XJ by Jaguar. They had the replacement designed and tested and ready to put into production. They wrote off a huge sum by cancelling it. Even if it didn’t sell in huge numbers and wasn’t perhaps going to be a cutting edge electric vehicle, it would have bridged the gap between what Jaguar have now and what they will launch in a couple of years. I suspect a lot of the drive train would have come from the iPace so would still be reasonably competitive as electric cars go. I didn’t understand the decision then and I still don’t today.

Oh Mattie boy, this is one your best. Both the car presented and video. The city shots do greater justice to the looks of the car than peak district.

Great video as always and what a spectacular car that is. It’s a great shame that it’s the last of it’s kind. Especially considering the fact that I’ve always preferred the XJ over it’s German rivals. It’s just more special.

I had a 3.0 v6 petrol R-sport. It was fantastic. One moment you were wafting down the road like royalty. Then choose Sports and dynamic modes and become a boy racer again. The shape remains fresh and up to date even after a decade. This was a Jaguar masterpiece and I so hope they recover this spirit.

Hi Matt, Really enjoy your videos, very easy to see all the time, effort and research you put into your content. Your love of cars is very apparent and that's what makes watching your videos fun and relatable. Wishing you all the best and to the inevitable future success! 👍🏽

I'll consider myself a lucky man. After 3 XF-S - two diesel and a petrol supercharged V6 - I was in a position to buy a 2017 XJ-R 575. Almost identical to the one in the vid barring the quad exhaust and black interior. It is brutal - when provoked, but it's also a sedate cruiser when it wants to be. It will catch many a boy racer out - and the noise from the engine on cold start is fantastic. Prod the throttle and it goes, oh boy does it go!!! Took a run up the Antrim coastal route on a car meet - had a Porsche driver behind, and he commented that he couldn't believe it goes round corners like it does. It is a sublime ride, providing (for me) the right amount of stiffness, but still compliant. Fuel? Yes, it can be thirsty round town, but on the open road, it'll easily attain 35-38mpg - not bad for a rip snorting supercharged V8. Yes, I'm still a lucky man.

Had my XJ for 4 years, and can't even think of getting rid of it! Every time I drive it, its impressive, unique and stylish.

Hello Mat 🙂 I've got to say your videos are getting better and better. Just watchiing some of older videos you're going from strength to strength. Keep them coming 👍

Great vid as always Matt, the quality of the video production on this one has reached new heights. Keep up the brilliant work!

Bought a JAGUAR XJ after the video. Had it over 12 months now. What a great car. Best I've ever driven.👍

Last year I went from a 2010 XFS to a 2014 XJR and the difference is like night and day. Both cars cost a bit to keep on the road but are well worth it. The great thing about the XJR is that it rewards you not only when you plant your right foot, but also when you are driving Miss Daisy.

I'd have this over a 7 series, S class or an A8 in a heartbeat!

I'm glad somebody notices the lack of XJ in Jaguar's lineup. To me, a Jaguar lineup without an XJ is incomplete, just like Porsche without a 911. XJ is to Jaguar what 911 is to Porsche. Jaguar shat the bed canning the almost developed new XJ, successor to the XJ X351. These are torrid times for a Jaguar fan, and I'm thankful that you decided to make a video on this X351 R-Sport. Loved it!

Rare... and meant to be. I bought an XJ V6 S/C AWD after an Evoque and F-Pace (same V6) and we as a family love it - long family rides are pure pleasure. Here in the south of Germany i can't tell when i saw another XJ last time. Not a car round each corner. Fully agree on your comments. I think you can also apply the adapted citation from a CarThrottle video (brilliant by the way) about the F-Type: "The best thing about the [XJ] is the way it makes you feel, which is special privileged, excitable but never smug." This car is not shouting "here i am" like many other cars these days with questionable bodywork out of factory. But if you see it standing somewhere or on a driveby, the lines catch your eyes (at least with me). Timeless purely elegant design. Thanks Mr. Callum.

What a car!!!!! Absolutely stunning!!!! Nothing else can touch it for looks!!!! I currently drive and XF but definitely need an XJ in my life!!!!

I’ve been watching this Channel for about a year and a bit now and I can’t wait every week or day for the new videos. This new production helps to bring Matts vision to life. However I would still just be as entertained and interested to watch each video without the exciting production transitions and edits. Thanks Matt for bringing us videos like this!

Maaan. I have to say your reviews are better than Doug's. Love the channel. Got me through hospital ( was in a coma after Covid and spent 4+ months in hospital) Best downtime ever. Thanks for all the replies to my comments, means a lot to a viewer.

Love these videos, I bought a 2009 Jaguar XJ on the strength of one of your videos and have not regretted it. A joy to look at and to drive. Might be tempted to get one of these next, fantastic production in this video. Keep up the good work please, your videos, delivery, humour and knowledge is fantastic.

This video came out at the perfect time, just after purchasing my 2016 xjl. I asked Matt for his opinion before buying it. And now that I'm driving it, i love it. Such a special vehicle. Thank you Matt and i must say what a beautiful video you made, you really stepped up your game. Keep it up 😍

Oh yes, yes yes yes. Been excited and waiting for this one! Love the XJ 🤤

Lucky enough to have been binging on your videos on my rare time off out of the business. Have to say this is your best video, love the car, the editing and the content. Thank you 💪

Matt, your camera angles are going all top gear, noticed it on a few videos. Absolutely love it! Already brilliant videos but upping your game. Keep them coming!

Can only say Matt you've done a perfect video on my favourite car!....I have the pleasure of driving various 'barges' as part of my job, but instantly fell for the XJ, so thanks for confirming my choice is the right one! Fantastic Sir!...💪👍

Definitely a touch of Clarkson like comments and delivery in this excellent video. Top Gear has influenced so many spin offs. I think this channel is the best out there and wouldn’t be surprised to see Matt on TV soon…nice work 👍

Production quality for this vid in particular was amazing, you keep getting better and better at it! Keep it up!!🔥🔥

Absolute legend. The right mix of fun content and serious details… keep up the good work sir

Having owning this exact car but in a 2016 plate, I agree with everything said. The car is stellar, and do agree Jaguar should have kept up with the flagship XJ, even if it meant releasing the electric version. Surely they couldv'e made a hybrid of it too, but Jaguar do have a rep of making stupid decisions. They act like a rebellious teen on their period sometimes. I did have a woeful of issues initially from my XJ. Dodgy breather pipe which kept flagging a DPF warning, interior squeeks, and engine management light flagging up every month. The engine management one was the worst of them all, as i lost all hope with the car, but it seems like it was a common issue, every 30-50k on the facelift XJ, relating to the throttle body. Since replacing the breather pipe, and the throttle body, the car has been a dream. About the ride, if you put michellin pilots on this, the car feels worlds apart. The XJ was fitted with P Zeros from factory which are actually quite firm for the vehicle. You trully havent got the best ride out of your XJ till you changed the tyres to Michellin Pilots.

Got urself a videographer and editor now? Production effort and value gone way up Great vid as usual im defo in the camp of love of the design of this series xj i always thought it was a shame didnt sell so well against ze germans

great production quality mate. top notch review as always

Not only the usual great review but I feel the editing and production has been turned up a notch. A cameraman and very well done transitions.

this channel is becoming a work of art

The editing on these videos keeps getting better and better! Love the car too, it’s the 2022 Range Rover alternative while fuel prices are ridiculously high! Just wish like all luxury barges (with the exception of the Panamera), they sold a hatch back derivative, far more practical than a saloon!

This is honestly the best car review channel on the internet, you deserve to Be getting any inventory you want to film with

This channel is so refreshing. Great choice of cars and witty dialogue from someone who knows his stuff. Brilliant.

Great production and great car 🤘😎🤘

😍I absolutely love these XJ's but what stops me buying is the size of the thing and parking bays simply not long enough 😀

Always likes these reviews. Always like the time he puts into the proper wording and editing. Well done, as usual.

Great video Matt. You and me both appreciate the JLR products and cruising in them. They drive sublimely, wafting around and looking stylish and classy 👌👏👍

Wow, amazing intro! 👍

We had an unmarked one on demo in the Police. The R sport 3.0 diesel. Covert lights the whole bit. Only had it for a couple of weeks. Fantastic motorway patrol car. Speeding motorists, drivers on the phone just didnt spot it until it was too late. A book of 10 Fixed penalty notices easily achievable in a 12 hour shift. Some senior officers saw it and didnt like the fact we had it. They thought it sent out the wrong message ! They seemed to forget or just didnt know that the Police used Jags for many years historically. 🚔🚓

Production is fantastic & as always loved the in depth review Matt 👍 always a good day when a new video comes out....

you’ve been killing with this editing and camera stuff! kudos to you and the person behind it

That's WAAAAAAAAAY better than the BMW 7 series! I would have really liked to purchase one, but in the end I'm opting for a BMW 5 series GT 245 HP Diesel because I heard the diesel engines for the XJ are not properly reliable and, most of all, here in Italy there's an absurd extra road tax for vehicles over 250 HP!!! 😞

Great video!!!!! Still love the old ones more. Sorry, but I don't think this design will age well while cheap and old X-type still looks great to me from the outside. I think they went a bit too far and made a generic design in an otherwise great car.

really stepping up that production game buddy, very nice work

Great Jaguar review and some excellent video editing - Matt those superlatives are getting more profound and I’m loving the new presentation! 😎

Wow, your videos have always had quality content but now you've got the production values to match, this as high quality as anything you can find on a car channel here on youtube. Only trouble is I've been looking at XFs for the last week...now you've gone and put the big cat in my head! Think I'd be sporting a big grin either way!

I’ve been waiting for this review for a long time! Thank you so much Matt, I truly love this spec.

I was one of the early subscribers to this channel and so glad it has gotten so big. Long may you prosper. Love the content, which is accessible to those who know a lot about cars and those who don't.

What a fantastic video, thank you. Loving the varied output now, more of the same please!

Fantastic, loved this review, comments like 'As reliable as a politician's promise' were brilliant! Class!

Brilliant channel. Great choice of cars with expert knowledge and witty dialogue. A treasure.

Getting slicker with your latest vids Matt, great to see the constant improvement 👍 Nice work fella

The production quality of this video is a step above your norm. Amazing.

And an enjoyable experience watching it…good new features on your videos! Super stuff Matt.

Loved the transitions!! Keep up the good work! Looking forward to your content in the future!

Very good filming in this video matt, your setting the bar very high for your coming videos!

Great new graphics!, production keeps getting sharper and refined without loosing the presentation style and content. Certainly an excellent choice of car to herald in the new show.

Great video. Others have said it, but the attention to detail in the production makes it a pleasure to watch. Insightful comments, gorgeous photography, great subtle humour. Thanks!

I couldn't wait for this review.. I saw it in your showroom and boy, didn't it look gorgeous!

Genuinely Matt, i enjoy every video you put out whatever you drive, your insight and dry wit set you apart on YT, well done on the 200k subs👍

Excellent video as always. I used to have a 2011 xj and it was the best car I owned until I wrote it off on the motorway. So now I've bought a 2016 one and it's even better. You just can't beat the big cat for its looks, interior and spec and It puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it.

The transitions are incredible. Loving the new style hey. Keep it up

Excellent video. The quality, content and production of your work is very high indeed.

Omg... production values have gone through the roof. Well done young man. I've lusted after a 351 for a number of years and am determined to have one before I'm planted. Love the channel. You're almost at 200k!

Brilliant production on this video, the quality of your video are getting better every time , keep up the good work 👍

Some great camera shots in this really concise take on the XJ. Especially loved your back seat look. Nice to see someone excited about cars. Seems so rare today. Most folks are just A-to B owners. Anyway thanks for the review.

Brilliant as always I bought a xf after watching your video and it’s great , I now wouldn’t buy a car without watching your reviews they are that good thank you

One of the reasons it was discontinued was they put so much detail into the XJ. Refined leather, wood grain and the list goes on. It became risky to make this beauty in order to compete w similar competing vehicles. Also because Jaguars market is not that big in the U.S., it became too expensive to make for what the asking price was. Therefore it was discontinued. It is a well made car. Elegant, rich w so many details to it you can get lost.

Awesome cinematography and production Matt. Gorgeous XJ. Beautiful.

I do love the new camera work! Channel just keeps getting better!

Wow. Love the style of the videos Matt. You've really upped your game. A pleasure to watch 👍

Loving the new edits my man! Keep it up. Channels it growing really well. Notifications are always on for your channel.

Liking the new video format Matt,very professional 👍🏻

The editing is brilliant! Great job and beautiful car.

Wowsers! The cinematography of the intro was very well shot and put together 👍

Your presentation is absolutely full of character, you’re one bloody amazing storyteller

Really excellent video Matt - I enjoy all your videos but this one was a step up👏👏

After watching your review of the jaguar xf I took the plunge and bought a 2013 3.0 v6 deisel face-lift model fully loaded and wow what a car Thanks for your reviews 👍

One of my favourite cars, thank you for the review

Channel is getting better with every watch. Camera work and graphics have really stepped up significantly. It's tv level production from a car dealer doing it on the side, pretty amazing really. Most trusted reviews I've watched since we used to have Chris Harris on cars pre top gear I'm loving the variety, from the cheap beemer last week to a stunner of a jag this week.

Very, very slick video Matt.. Love it. I seriously considered an XJ a while back before buying my M-B CLS Shooting-brake