Should You Buy a Used JAGUAR XE? (TEST DRIVE AND REVIEW) 

Another cracking drive . Sorry to sound like a creep but I really like your style; it's like going out for a drive with a mate...

highly watchable and refreshing content.

I bought my 2016, XE 2.0d AWD R Sport 30 months ago and love it as much now as the day I bought it. I use it daily for work and every time I get in it I still get the same joyful feeling. It is the only car that I have ever owned where random strangers have come up to me in car parks etc and tell me how lovely it looks or ask me questions about it. There is plenty of power and top end speed for the UK roads and I find it very comfortable. I keep records of everything I ever spent on it including fuel and to date I am averaging 48 mpg but give it some welly and that can rapidly drop. All my life I have wanted a Jaguar but have had to make do with practical, economic family cars but eventually I got my old man badge, mortgage paid and kids out and could actually buy something for me. I really wanted a sports car but as I can only afford one car had to compromise and decided to go for the XE because it is sporty but still has at least some practicality. In truth it is probably not very good at sport or practical but it drives brilliantly and just every now and then you find yourself on one of those brilliant, winding, undulating roads that are not full of pot holes and there is little or no traffic. Then you can switch to Dynamic mode and it really is the most fun with as much power, speed and incredible road holding a non professional driver could ever need. I have never had a Mercedes, BMW etc so cannot compare but for me I dont know how any other car would be better than my XE.

Wow.. This guy was straight up honest with absolutely no bs and non complicated to listen to. Love how he said at end..LET'S face it.. Fact of life is that Every used car regardless the make.. Will always break. Just need to take care of it & service it and you should be fine. Bravo my man as kept thinking Benz and beamers are far more superior. That said.. I thank you. You've made it easier to trade in my bmw 3 series for beautiful 2017 Jaguar Xe. Cheers from Harrisburg PA!

At the beginning of this vid, I thought you were going to give the XE the thumbs down. By the end, all was good with the world. Modern Jags are so underrated. They deserve better.

i like how you pointed out that those who buy small saloon (a4, 3, c class, xe) doesn’t care about how fast the car can go, because not only the manufacturers that got it wrong, but a lot of journalist and car reviewers on youtube as well. nice one!

I’ve had mine since September and I still get excited to drive it, I have the XE R Sport 2t petrol and would definitely recommend anyone looking to buy. I find it really efficient as well. To make a point, my Missus isnt into cars and is just happy to drive a polo but now she’s definitely come over to the Jag side and gets just as excited about driving it simply because its so easy to drive, comfortable and has kick to it when you put your foot down

Easily some of the the most balanced car reviews I have come across, highly enjoyable. Should you happen to have an XE in stock anytime soon I may pay you a visit.

Great review as always. I totally agree with the ‘stubby’ rear end on this car! Great from the front but not so great from the back.

I just moved over from a e90 320d msport to a jag XE. I actually love how it looks I swaped out the wheels from an XF to 19" and that is the icing on the cake. I love my XE and super excited to drive and always give it a second look as I walk away.

I've literally just bought a Jaguar XE R-Sport 4 days ago. It's black with the black pack. Absolutely awesome car. Looks awesome, gets loads of attention and drives amazing plus a 2 year warranty and 2 year breakdown cover from Jaguar. Best car I've ever had - Would definitely recommend.

You're right - I drove a Merc C220d last year and it had that entry level feel with a too-stiff rear "Nurburgring" suspension. Every day I was hoping the garage would tell me my 22 year old car was fixed.

This is the review I've been waiting for. I was worried at the start, but I'm glad the Jag pulled out the win. It's top of my list at the minute to replace my 2015 Octavia but I was a little concerned it might feel small. Glad to see you can fit in the back. Another good and useful video.

I have an XE and agree with your analysis. Had a Mercedes C350 previously, which felt like it was built from granite. But even with winter tyres, it was shocking in the snow. The XE feels like its made from polystyrene in comparison. But its the 4wd 240bhp diesel, is quick, unstoppable in snow and returns over 50mpg on the motorway. Which you couldn't say that about many cars. Also, thoroughly agree with your Nurburgring comment, comfort is more important than a lap time.

Had mine for 3 years with no issues and I love it !

Thanks for the review. Love the countryside views too. Makes me long for the two years I spend happily living in England.

Don’t you just know that, inevitably, this man is going to be spotted, then recruited, by a TV company. Blessed with calm and a quiet charm. Best of luck to him.

Enjoyed the review and love the honesty. You have a real way with words. I've driven several XEs and they are a great drive especially on country roads. Good mix of comfort and handling. I didn't like the manual it wasn't a very sporty gearbox but the autos were grand. Ultimately I went with an XF because of the increased interior space, grander interior (leather dash) and smoother drive with 3 litre v6 diesel instead of 2 litre 4 pot. However, I agree with your later comment that the XE is a vastly underrated car. Can't think why there aren't more on the roads.

Another enjoyable and useful post - keep them coming!

“They want something that’s cheap to run, cheap to tax, and effortless.” Your problem there is that you are using logic. How dare you?

Great video mate! I’m saving for an XE and I’ve watched a few videos now about them and Your video is the best! just a brilliant honest review that isn’t biased or full of bulls*** nice job! :)

Fantastic summary of what people actually want from this type of car, you hit the nail on the head! I hope manufacturers start listening. Really great videos, honest reviews are in short supply these days, keep it up!

Great review. Like the style and honest assessment. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more content.

Great video as all your others are. I chose the XE S over a 340i last year and dont regret it one bit!

When you get that RU-vid notification! Top work. Very refreshing to see honest content.

High peaks auto is one of the best car reviewers on the Internet. Trustworthy and in touch with the buying public.

Great review again there mate! Very informative! I love your reviews, gives me a nice know how on the vehicles

Well I have taken your recommendation and bought a 2016 XE ! only had it for a week, and I must say I love it !! while you dont like the short back end I think its perfect :) but then not everyone likes the same things ! I do agree as an all round car, this ticks all the boxes. Loved your review !

Another very nice review once again. I test drove the 30t R-Sport recently, and I have to agree that it's effortless, smooth and comfortable. But I also agree that the interior quality in general could be more consistent and that the rear headlights could look better. While I haven't driven the W205 C-Class or the F30 or G20 3 Series, I have driven the Alfa Romeo Giulia (2.2L Diesel) and the Lexus IS350. I found that the steering on Giulia is lighter and faster but feel rushed and lacked feedback compared to the XE, although I think the Giulia has more spacious interior and boot, and is the best looking in class (although this is a subjective matter). I also think that the XE has better steering, much faster transmission, better infotainment system and feel far more effortless and faster to drive compared to the heavy IS350, which you have to rev hard to really push. While the Lexus is the most old fashioned of the three, I felt that the interior quality was superior to the other two and the most comfortable to drive. I have driven the previous generation Audi A4 2L Petrol, and I found it boring despite it being the best all-rounder in my opinion. I would assume that the current generation is just a better all-rounder than the B8 rather than becoming a more exciting car. If I have to pick one, I would take the Lexus IS350 because I enjoy driving it, find it very comfortable and also due to Lexus' reputation with reliability and servicing despite being behind in some areas. I also really liked the LCD display from the Lexus LFA in the IS350 F-Sport that I drove. I guess I am a big fan of (higher-performance) Lexus as you say with Jaguar and Land Rovers. But if it's just the base models, I would probably pick the XE ahead of the IS200t/300 and the other competitors.

Great review. Totally agree about comfort v speed. Give me comfort every time. I test drove a used R-Sport and Prestige XE. The R-Sport was very firm and jiggly. Prestige much more compliant. May be some day I will take the plunge!

Great review; fully agree - it's in a very crowded segment.

I know it's been said, but the key points you've thrown in at the very beginning covers the thoughts of what every day customers consider. Comfort and practicality in the real world over something that can beat lap times. This seems to no longer be a talking point to reviewers who head on in with positive feedback for 'sporty handling'. Great review sir

Your reviews are really good and really honest. I like how you prove some of these other reviewers totally wrong. The guy who does a lot of WhatCar reviews talks BS all the time. Always saying there's no leg room even in an XF, always saying it's noisy, and then always finding the lightest piece of trim and tapping it heavily and saying 'it feels cheap' Thanks for doing well rounded, honest reviews.

Enjoyed the video, I have been considering one. Your description and take on the car fits my remit. I may have to test one soon!

Fantastic review, very honest and very true to the car. [before seeing this review] I had bought a 15 reg Portfolio and absolutely love it. Like you mentioned, it can be driven all day and you don’t feel it! It’s comfortable, plenty powerful and yes, I also wondered why they couldn’t have just thrown in the electric folding on the mirrors! As someone below mentioned, you have a great review style. Subscribed!

Love the honesty. Great review.

Love this video. Great style and informative. I like the way you call it as it is. I've just ordered a new Jaaaag xe.

Love mine. Same spec as that, same colour, but I have the folding wing mirrors, sun roof and memory seats.

I love that click from those old buttons

Just got my first Jaguar XE sport, after watching a few reviews from yourself on a few cars that I was interested in.

I fell in love with my Jaguar X type 2.2 estimate. So much so that I kept it for nine years... I swapped it for an 18 month old XE 2.0 portfolio . And fell in love with that as well. 16 Reg, I don’t have a heated steering wheel. But in the U.K. I will forgive that. I do have power fold mirrors, which is useful. Well recommended . A beautiful car. I’m keeping this for the foreseeable as well...

That’s convinced me to get one, cheers

Another great review/simple and on point 👍

recently i was lucky enough to have found an immaculate 2017 XE 35t R-Sport fully loaded with 40k miles - after 2017 I feel like Jaguar neutered the XE dropping the supercharged V6 for their 4 cylinder turbo - the car is a pure dream to drive. thank you for your reviews - i always learn something.

Another good review mate, and one of the few that agrees with my point, that the room in the rear is a non-issue. I'm 6'2" and fit no problem. We went for the best spec too, an XE S 380 💪🏼😉

I bought my XE 3,5 years ago and I still look at it as on the first day 🥰

Absolutely loved my x-type. Beautiful looks and really fun to drive.

I really like this review, not laddish or over the top, clear, concise and to the point. It certainly makes me want to at least take a test drive of one of these fine cars. I’ve always fancied a recent 3 series, but when I recently got a lift in one, I couldn’t believe how loud the road noise was for such a modern car. I can live with a firmish ride, but the din was disappointing. I have an old 2007 Accord and it’s much more hushed, yet handles well. I’ve always fancied an XF, but this size suits me, fine. Great review, look forward to other ones by you, thanks.

Really considering one of these thanks to your video Matt. Especially the new facelift ones.

Thanks for this video, very, very useful. Mrs.T watched, listened and now has a very nice 2017 Portfolio on the drive.....which has folding mirrors!. Great channel, keep the reviews coming please😀

Completely agree about the awkward & plain looking rear end. For me it's those tail lights. They're too big & look too much like the first gen Audi A5 tail lights. They should've given it F-type inspired tail lights like they did with the F-Pace. Then it would have looked brilliant and timeless.

The new facelift model is spot on though 😎

I am really interested to see how much better the new XE is. I went down the predictable 3 Series route in 2016 just because the XE was 1st gen and as a rule I always steer clear of any brand new model. Good job on an honest review.

I completely agree with you that current small saloons are way to focused on handling and not enough about comfort.

Excellent review and I must compliment you on your very calm and relaxing review. Very good voice. What a pleasant change from those presenters who try to be funny and they are not! I'm tempted at changing from my 5 series to ond of these someday.

Very refreshing to hear genuine honesty, all modern cars are over complicated and do have problems in all areas.

Good video and like the new camera angle on the move, found myself looking out of the window and almost thought I was sat in the car!

Good honest review, well played mate.

Terrific review, thanks, helping make a decision!

I bought my wife a 2016 XE 25t nearly 3 years ago. Sight unseen at an immigration sale with 21k miles on it. Flew down to Cape Town to collect and drove it +/-1000 miles back home. Best car purchase ever. Now everytime we got out as a family, I find myself jumping in her car over my c class. I'm due for a replacement soon and I'm looking at getting the XF. Thanks for another great video👍

Lovely, balanced review with some very beautiful scenery! These videos just keep getting better and better. Very much enjoyed the references to the M25 and Beaconsfield services! Thanks again for producing such consistently excellent content, Matt.

another great vid, good job my man

Great review thank you :)

I think the one you might like to drive is the jag project 8.Really comfortable very fast and getting on for 600bhp.

I've been in an XE {although not driven one) it was a MK1 and my only downside was the infotainment graphics were shite. The ride comfort was spot on, it went round corners effortlessly and it was reasonably well equipped. I would consider one. Good review, thanks.

Bought an F10 based on your video Matt, so I find myself here as it's due a replacement. Having a bad XF experience was never gonna buy another JLR product.....but these look so good.

"So, you've got to fold the mirrors in manually, by hand, like a CAVEMAN.." Priceless :)

Fantastic review. Great and honest. 😊

watched your video first time , love it, great car review. I. Agree with all you mentioned in the video.

Very good review . Honest and indeed I would be tempted by the Jag .

So glad you did this review Matt... I was toying with the idea of changing my 4 series for a XE ...i dont think i will bother now.

Excellent review ….informed and informative...

I moved to UK a few years ago and I live in a small town, till now I had no need for a car so I didn't get one, few months ago I had my first baby and I realised how badly I am in need of a car so I shopped around and after looking at all the options I fell in love with this Jaguar xe. So I bought a 2016 XE 20d 180 bhp from a jaguar dealer. I love this car I had forgotten how much I enjoyed driving, now am looking forward to getting a job bit away from where I live so I can drive this more. 😊

Handsome chap. Love the Jag XE

Great Video man, refreshing change of style!

I think your review about the XE, might have convinced and assured me to buy a XE S. Thanks for your honest view on this very nice looking premium sedan!

Love the vid's keep it up 👏👍

Great vid, thanks!

Great video ! I'll take your advice 🙂 I'm maybe the future owner of a 2017xe 😍

I have an XE 340s, and I love the sound of it. I bought it used with low mileage and a 3 years Jaguar Approved Guarantee.

Great review and very entertaining

I had a test drive in a R Sport 200PS back in about 2015 and decided to get the 250PS on retirement ( I worked in ME so no point pulling trigger beforehand). Got the R Sport 300PS in 2018, 18 way seats and active dynamics. Love it. I don't need a diesel as I don't do high milage (and even less with the Covids). I keep the suspension and steering in comfort and only use the dynamic engine setting to overtake in a hurry. In normal mode it is fine. A good choice. On B roads it is like driving on rails. I can recommend it.

Best car Review i've seen on here, defo deserves a sub

Great review 👍

another fantastic review!!!!

..."you have to fold your mirrors in manually, by hand... like a cave man" Great line! 🤣

Wonderful logic on sporty saloons...

I just love the analogies man

So agree with your statement about cars needing to be comfortable and not focused on lapping the Nurburgring.

Another great review. We looked at one of these, a Merc C class, Skoda Octavia VRs, but in the end went for a VW Passat GT 2.0 Tsi 220 bhp for the reason its well made (ish) fast, good on gas, comfortable, and comes well equipped as standard.

Another informative vid 👌

Thank you for clearing that up iv got the same model except a 2017 xe jaguar . 🇦🇺👍

I bought one in February 2020, 2.0d RWD portfolio 2015. Cream leather, maroon paintwork, auto box, 58mpg to and from work and £30 a year to tax. Not only the best car I have ever owned, it's the best THING I have ever owned!!! Beautiful to drive and beautiful to look at (from the front)

I am German and I think this Jag is the best you can get if you are looking for a sporty limousine. It just combines it all, style, comfort, efficiency and that little bit of extravaganza.

Im on a bingewatch on these videos😍

what a nice review. very nicely presented

You should try the 25T as well. Sounds nice for a 2.0 I4 and pops and crackles on stock exhaust

Very pleased with my R sport petrol auto comfortable quick and so far reliable which is more than I can say about previous XK

Great review.

Nicely edited best video yet. If you just improve the audio 1 step further it would be damn near perfect.