Jaguar XF 2021 review | is this 5 Series and E-Class rival worth $100K? | Chasing Cars
We test the updated Jaguar XF and see what this large luxury sedan is like to drive.
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The 2021 Jaguar XF is a fabulous sports sedan to look at and to drive - but it is a slow seller in Australia compared to key rivals like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and the Audi A6. Why is that? Well, Jaguar have recently trimmed the fat from the XF range down to just a single variant: the XF P300 AWD, a two-litre turbo four. Is that enough power and refinement? Let’s find out.
Of course, the biggest rival to the Jaguar XF is this British luxury brand’s own Jaguar F-Pace SUV, which we reviewed recently.
What do you think of the updated XF? Leave a comment below.
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Time codes:
0:00 - What is the Jaguar XF?
1:47 - Interior
4:19 - Back seats
5:31 - Design
6:01 - Boot
6:34 - Running costs
7:22 - How does the XF P300 AWD drive?
14:53 - Jaguar XF verdict
After so many decades of Australian motoring journalists being snooty about Jaguars and always denigrating them unfairly compared to German rivals, your review Tom is so refreshing. In a sea of Germanic luxury cars the XF is a standout! Thanks for reminding us of that.
It actually looks like a luxury car. The German rivals have all gone sporty. There's nothing plush or soft about the ride. They're just a ploy to keep chiropractors in business. I don't buy a luxury car for back pain. I really don't care about 0-60 times. I just want decent power, smooth acceleration, and ultra comfort and convenience. I'm not 16 anymore or in midlife crisis.
Looks way more aggressive than its german rivals. Right up my alley...
Just the right balance of aggressive and elegant IMO
I currently have a 3.0l V6 S and it goes like hell. Lovely and smooth with a very comfortable interior. 👌
Me too!
Love! Those of us who love sedans and their lower center of gravity and driving dynamics, appreciate this review. 👍
Jaguar is the first European luxury brand I’ve had two of. It’s an emotional connection, a very special car. In America our cities are a sea of German auto makers and it’s nice to have a sexy boutique car. I had a 2017 XF 20D and now I have the 2020 XE R DYNAMIC S AWD fully loaded. It’s bee on 3 2200 mile road trips cross country. Reliable and so much fun to drive I look for excuses to put more miles on it. The 2021’s have been sold out all year, the dealerships can’t even keep them in the show room. Now it’s a several month long waiting list for a 2022 and almost every incoming unit across the country is already spoken for. This is a great review.
The interior is next level, i really love it. It also has AWD when all of its' competition doesn't until you spend way more.
Beautiful in side and out, always had a soft spot for jags, great cars when everything is working properly.
Totally.
I would definately say currently, Jaguar cars have much more of a soul than the German rivals. JLR just needs to keep working on their software/technology and overall reliability and they would have an awesome car.
@@Cust0mBuilder I would agree yes
Just another Brit Money Pit
@@michaelheffernan4509 So clearly, you’ve never owned one? I’ve had two Jag XE’s in Australia, over 6 years and 60,000 Km later, they’ve never even sneezed. I’ve had Toyota’s, Holden’s, Mercs, Audis, and ALL of them were constantly shitting themselves. Your boomer trope “jags are unreliable” is an excuse for you to feel good about buying some awful Camry or shitty Holden and not cry at night. 🤣🤣🤣
What’s really exclusive about Jaguar cars (and SUV) are that they always appear so compelling and desirable. Seems like they don’t age. Even the previous gen XF didn’t really look like it needed a facelift to catch up with the competition. In fact, Jaguar don’t really have a competition in the looks department. It’s evergreen. I still find Jaguar XJ so so desirable. Still looks as fresh as when it was first launched. For one, Jaguars are more head turners than any Germans. And that’s why it’s so exclusive.
A tidy first-gen XF is still very desirable IMO. Well, one that's been loved and looked after.
@@chasingcars : You are so true. I just saw someone’s first Gen Jaguar XJ parked on the street. Damn! It looked so exclusive amongst all the cars parked next to it and so ritzy and opulent. IMO, it’s comparatively more appealing than the current XJ.
@@LuvvSURYA Just sold my 1998 model that I have owned and loved for 20 years. Great car. Got an F Pace SVR. Slightly less smooth to drive, but still comfortable, and the performance is off the scale. IMO it's also the best looking SUV around.
@@ericrawson2909 : Yep, SVR division is focused more towards sporty character than comfort. Great looking car. But great to know that it’s still comfortable for daily use.
I’ve got a ‘17 XE R-Sport, and I am constantly getting people admiring it in car parks and asking me about it. You don’t get that in a BMW 3 Series!!
Top review. Fascinated by the interior at a first glance, getting the p250 rwd next month here in Korea. Excited to see how it's gonna turn out!
I guess the design was ahead of its time, and that why it still looks modern and sexy.
Great review - and these types of reviews are becoming rarer as sedans slowly disappear. A pleasure to watch - would love to see you review the 2021 XE. I'm not against the progress of electric cars and SUVs but just enjoy the sunset of beautiful characterful cars that remind me of my childhood.
We'll pencil in some time with the XE in future.
Very well made video and review 👍🏻
Love the honest reviews mate! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
I love your objective and honest reviews after recently watching a Canadian 'review' of the Genesis GV70 which was pure advertising. This Jaguar looks the goods - I hope it sells in reasonable numbers. We didn't see the mink headlining though!
Hmm, sorry, we mustn't have grabbed a B-roll shot of that lush headliner. Picture a velour cushion and you're almost there.
That interiors looks like they are in a different level altogether, particularly the fit, finish and attn to detail.
Great looking car, lovely interior. Great review, Tom. It’d be my choice if I were buying a car in this class.
The XF is definitely the passionate choice in this class.
Jags were always my favourite coz they are unique. When you drive one you fell in love. I never had this feeling when i drove a Benz,Audi,VW or a BMW. I have an XF S 2013 the last 3 years. I almost worship it coz lets be honest: It has the most unique interior until today....My next will be the i-Pace when the whole world goes electric 😎
I have a really old 2008 xf with only 50 k on it it is still in perfect condition and absolutely faultless. More to the point I absolutely love it so a new one like this I would think should be mind benignly good beautiful car it’s got my vote 👌👍
Great review. Great car
I choose theXF 2021. it is in my garage. Great car even if i have issues with pvi pro. I really do not regret
Looks great , sounds pretty good too. Top review.
Thanks!
Hi. Great review. Thanks! Would like to hear your impression of the performance of this beautiful sedan. What’s the acceleration like? Did it struggle when you tried to accelerate going uphill? By the way, was it quiet or noisy inside? Thanks again. Kenny
I appreciate the beautiful Omega Seamaster he’s wearing too. Very fine piece.
I work at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich factory and I always like to see what you guys and gals say about our cars!
I love them, thank you for building mine.
I have a 1991 XJ6 ''XJ40'' Sovereign and I love it!
@@alexandrecouture2462 Good Choice! Lovely Car.
Love my supercharged 2017 XE R-sport. Too bad they no longer have the supercharger. It’s also British Racing Green, which is rare in America.
I'd be interest in an XE C, but sadly no such luck so I'll be heading towards an E Class Coupe instead. A real shame and a missed opportunity by JLR. Will the XE ever be really cool beyond the R?
Gorgeous exterior design lines - but the ‘droopy’ headlights seem a little out of place. I’d really expect to have six or eight cylinders when spending six figures in this category. The same goes for the 5 series, A6 and E-class. Great to see it has a (space saver) spare, rather than a can of spray and a pump,
Absolutely stunning car better than the Germans
The XF is a beautiful & timeless vehicle in every way - I was very lucky to pick up a 3 year old 2015 30D S Portfolio V6 Twin Turbo / have to say it’s the best car I have ever had & will be holding onto it for many years / sad that the V6’s & V8’s have been dropped for Jaguar but it was foreseeable in the large sedan space during the transitional phase to electric vehicles / driven many cars but nothing comes close in overall balance, packaging & enjoyment to a V6 or V8 XF
You can't beat the Jaguar XF & Omega Seamaster pairing👍👏. I have the same combo and love it: Jaguar XF (X250, LCI, 2014, black) & Omega Seamaster Professional 300m (41mm, 2017, black lacquer dial).
Underated and super rare to a 5 series
Quite right, though the only new 5 Series I see on the road these days are painted in the NSW Highway Patrol livery…
@@chasingcars yeah after making the comment, don't think I've seen much from this segment these days.....
It is very good 👍 and nice Car. Thank you ❤😊🇱🇰
It's so much better looking than its rivals.
It's a looker, that's for sure.
Have an F-Pace and an XE and the thing about Jags is that they look as good as they drive or perhaps they drive as good as they look. No one else builds cars that are as pleasing to look at from all angles as they are to drive in any weather or road condition. Jaguar products are different and once you own one of these cars, you soon come to love them more and more with each passing month and year which is uncommon as most cars wear out their welcome after 6 months or so with stiff rides or bad ergonomics or less than excellent handling and performance. Not so with Jags, the more you drive and live with them, the more you come to fully appreciate just how well rounded and rewarding they truly are. They are like a 130 LBS unaltered male American Akita show dog, gorgeous, quick, agile, and powerful bordering on absolutely ferocious when warranted by the situation. Sure you could get a highly competent and rather common Teutonic guard dog like a German Shepherd, Rottweiler or Doberman, but the American Akita would mop the floor with every one of those breeds by virtue of its sheer power and fighting prowess. Whereas the German breeds are great guard dogs, an American Akita, like a Jaguar car, is on a whole different level. It is a war dog or in automotive terms a stunning James Bond car. What Jaguar does better than anyone else when they hit the mark (as they have been doing as of 2020) is that they are combing comfort and luxury with sportscar power, handling and looks. No one does it better and that is why Jaguars don't sell so well...it is because on paper you cannot appreciate a Jaguar, nor can fully rely on looks to sell cars, rather you have to own one for several days or weeks to truly come to appreciate and totally fall in love with one . Getting people into Jags for short test drives is not enough. Sure they look good and handle great but to really sell these cars over Teutonic alternatives, Jag needs to get customers to spend more than 20 minutes with these vehicles to fully appreciate just how good they are in all manner of situations and conditions. To get the true sense of a Jaguar, you have to spend time with it, just as you would with a pedigreed show dog. You can't simply take it for a short leash walk and come to know it's soul. No, rather, you have to bond with a Jaguar, and that happens over days, week, months and years and the process is unlike the ownership experience with nearly all other car brands. Jaguars grow on you over time, to the point where you would never choose to live without one.
Exposure's a little out on this one, new snapper - but hopefully the insights about this rather lush Jaguar are still firmly useful!
Is the snapper the human or the device?
Should I go for this face-lifted one? Currently I own XF 3.0 R-Sports with 340 PS…..
I have had 5 Jaguars in 15 years the XF from 2016 to now 2021 are the best (the thing is when do I sell it > when I do love it?
Would love to see you guys make a head-to-head comparison between this and the G80 2.5T. The last two RWD non-German premium executive saloons.
Interesting pairing.
Front & interior has been updated and looks nice however Jag forgot to update the rear tail lights I guess as they are not inline with their latest design.
Best car I've owned I've had mercs BMW this is amazing
That's the rear end the XJ should have had. Nice looking car.
Such a beautiful car, no getting around that. Truly, if there was still a V8 option, it would be at the top of my list
Sad they never did a V8 of this gen.
@@chasingcars How I miss the XFR being an option in the market
I Like It But Wish It Had Fog Lights Like 2021 Jaguar F-Pace SUV.
Beautiful car
People used to buy Jaguar for its spirit, but now it is actually a practical choice.
The spirit, although diluted, is still there. The XF is still gorgeous, and now the interior looks really nice as well, as opposed to the pre-LCI XF.
Funny thing is the XF and XE diesel are one of the most unreliable in their class while petrol versions are one of the most reliable in their class, Jags dont want a diesel engine to lurk under their bonnets
I was wondering if you were going to do a review of the new XF. It does look very nice, But I think I much prefer the look of the XE. I just wish it had the same interior as the XF has.
Glad to be of service!
Perfect all round car
Jaguar have gone the Lexus approach with this car. Much like the ES, a subtle luxury cruiser, with a very slight emphasis on a sporty nature. Not trying hard like the Germans, it seems with the Germans it's just a circlejerk on who has the most power
That Looks Full Size Sedan
Does it come with ventilated and massaging seats?
Looks great being a Jaguar, but I can't unsee the Falcon FGX styling cues with the front and rear
You beat me to that comment. Each time I see a Ford with those tail lights I think ah, a Jag.
But who inspired who? Original XF predated the FGX.
@@chasingcars It is a bit confusing but the rear lights I am sure were on the Jag and then appeared on the last of the Fords and This is the most recognisable feature.
@@gordonclark7632 every time i saw that Falcon, I thought the tail lights looked like those on the original XF!
Great car only problem there is no longer the v8 version
I wonder if could order one with a conventional 4,2 litre Jaguar engine ?
JLR has a new inline-6 engine. Don't know if it will make an appearance in the XF
Used to have an S-type Sport , but don't remember driven that car as slow as in this vid . Xf Upgrade looks nice , but still that back is a bit too much Ford.
When all cars become electric, ride and handling will become king.
Is ambient light available?
Yeah, all Jags can option with it.
indeed
It seems strange to me! Having lived in Australia for some years, that there’s only a four cylinder available. Or hearted seats. In England,; we don’t really see that sort of car as a ‘real Jag. Apart from the sports, SUV and EV models, the sedan has always been the XJ models, I have an XJ 351 Portfolio,r with the smallest engine available - a V6 3litre. This has 3225bhp, it’s quick alright, but it has a lot more space and usury. The sound system is Bowers & Wilkins 1200Watts with 20 surround sound for DVDs,, or Bluetooth connection if you want. The seats are heated and cooled, back and front - they massage as well. That roof lining? Mine is suede, which means anything which is chrome or plastic is a button or a handle - the rest I all wood or leather. I have checked the Australian ads to see what you can get, but have only ever seen one or two Portfolios and no Autobiography models for sale, only the more basic Executive or Premium Executive models. The 351 series, though is going to be the last of these beautiful cars. Gentleman’s club on wheels? Definitely, I have never seen anybody in a baseball cap behind the wheel of an XJ!
So the XF is not viewed as a real Jag by someone who writes about "usury". Okay then 😊.
I don't disagree, I think it's a lovely looking car - but why can't I shake the Ford Mondeo from exterior similarities?! I also wish the interior knobs and controls had a bit more resistance and 'clunk' to them.
Well, Ford owned Jaguar at the time.
I'd say this car is fair dinkum mate!
What price in India Can You ?
After two Jags, I gave them a second chance hence two, I would rather walk than have another JLR product. Both cars left me stranded because of poor fuel tank and pump design. Add to that, crap service from the dealers and I’m not surprised they sell a fraction of what the German manufacturers sell.
It's not the lack of reliability, but the sheep mentality of consumers that leads to poor sales for Jaguar.
I’ll grab one in 3yrs when they are $50-55k👍🏼
A friend of mine who once owned a beautiful Series 3 XJ6, one of the most beautiful Jags ever, used to say “If only they let the Japanese build it, it would be perfect.” Suffice to say it spent may hours in the workshop. I owned a Series 2 XF with a 3 litre diesel some years ago and it was perfect for the two years. I owned it. Beautiful to look at, lovely interior and fabulous twin turbo V6 diesel.
bravo 🐆
Really nice interior.......but, I do not like car manufacturers being lazy when it comes to the 'tablet' infotainment slab that looks like it's just a plug-in aftermarket tablet. And do they really need to be that big as you won't be watching Saving Private Ryan or playing Call to Duty on it while driving from Alice Springs to Port Lincoln......
With just 4 cyl engine option available it cannot compete with the leaders of the class. Just look at BMW - 4 cyl, 6 cyl, 8 cyl, crazy 8 cyl in M5, several hybrids and so on. I bet in 5-6 years this model will be gone. BTW is XE still alive?
Never buy the rwd as it keeps wanting to go off the road even with a only a little water on the road. I tried driving that a few time just normally like I do with my 475hp S4 and it kept slipping.
You mean on throttle?
@@chasingcars On fairly light throttle. I tend to accelerate quite hard on my cars including a 991s.
There's a not so subtle disconnect between his driving in the city and the shots of a twisty country road. Where's the director gone?
In lockdown there is only so much we can do
Is he seeing how slow this car can go
More powerful than a 3 litre BMW, but they have had to blast a cyclone through it to get it moving. Timebomb.
Nice car indeed i would rather have it over bmw and mercedes ,but deep inside me i believe this car is over valued it is way reliable than the ghibli for sure but doesn't worth that much
Jaguar XF is one of the lemon car to avoid in North America. That criticism has been continued for several years now.
Continued by boomers peddling the “Jags are unreliable” meme from the ‘70s. They need to get some new material, FFS. They’re stunning cars, in reality.
@@alfrede.neuman9082 Yes, they are stunning cars in first 3 years, and then stunning headache after that time.
@@user-mf9bn1yt9d My XF is 8 years old and going strong though (X250, LCI, 2014).
Please review the Volvo S60
OK, will put a request in
The sound of the videos is not good
Really.. Jaguar xf better than BMW & Mercedes cars at this price,except ground clearance
Nobody wanted a v6 or v8? Clearly there's not much car enthusiasts in Australia
Why are the driving shots always so ridiculously slow. Pick up the pace please.
This car is 63k USD fully loaded
Don’t lie to me ♠️🤘💀⭐️♠️
I Love So Much Jaguar Land Rover Range Rover 😀
I Will Definitely Buy A Minimum Of 25 Brand New Cars From Jaguar Land Rover For Hundred Percent Sure 💟☮️
Expecting A Soon Launch Of XF For INDIA
Thank You So Much 😍😍😍
why the jeans bruh
Is it just my OCD kicking in, or is there something off with that bottom/fake diffuser part of the rear bumper? Were there meant to be large exaust tips in the side cut-outs but they decided not do it at the last moment? It looks cheap and tacked on, like a P plater adding crappy 'sporty' rear bumper on their Mitsubishi Lancer. It just doesn't suit a $100k+ luxury saloon...
Yeah, the tips are gone. That is an emergent trend for some manufacturers.
For those in the UK/EU Steer clear of the 163bhp and 180bhp diesel models. They are underpowered and not that fast or responsive.
True, but the MK1 200 BHP example is great.
Jags have always been beautiful looking cars but reliability issues have dogged them. Maybe now being owned by the Chinese the reliability issues will be eradicated. A 6 cylinder would be a more appropriate engine.
They're owned by an Indian firm now.
@@chasingcars Of course you are right Tata.
I have a 2008 jaguar XF and i own it for 3 years now. Before i bought one I was thinking that the reliability will not be great however I'm very pleasantly surprised. I the 3 years that i own it now nothing major has really gone wrong. I changed the radiator once and did basic maintenance. If you never had a jag I really recommend them because in my opinion they are way better cars than competitors.
the best jag is the xf 2008 v8 4.2 litre GT ford runing gear audi v8 diesel sounds like a ice cream truck
Make mine a Charger Redeye... Which will out run anything else with four doors....203 MPH.
Okay
Shame they’re about as sophisticated and tasteful as getting a colonoscopy with a chainsaw, though.
Fully specced with on road costs, brings this car up to around AU$150k. The sound system? Hmm, from other youtubers I have watched reviewing this car, the thought was more like its just an average system and a bit disappointing (even with the optional surround sound system). Jaguar may have made a mistake with only one choice of engine size. Again with many comments I have read on youtube, a lot of people say that being just a 4 cylinder is the deal breaker (okay, if you can believe youtube comments!). Overall, if I had the money, I would buy it!
I own a couple of sixes but was fine with this four-pot. It’s a good example of the breed.
Looks nice but also bland. It could be a Mazda if you hid the badges.
Why oh why do people buy BMW's over jaguar what is wrong with these people jaguar is superior in every way buy the jag simply as
It’s because they’re Sheeple.
Ok, but He does’nt look like a gentleman driver...!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your mechanic won’t be as impressed with this vehicle
Unfortunately, this vehicle has nothing to even remotely remind you of the great Jaguar days. It will lose most of its supposed value in 5 years and it will never be a classic. So people who buy this new are stupid..but, well, let them.
Nice fake Omega Seamaster mate! Where'd ya get that from? ;)
No, I don’t support the knock-offs industry.
@@chasingcars Good to know mate. But is it a Seamaster? The minute hands ticks like a quartz watch as opposed to constant move like a manual hence wondered ;) Watch geek obviously haha! :P Nice reviews though buddy, watching from Belfast in Northern Ireland 👌
Thanks! It’s a ‘93 Seamaster Professional 300M automatic. I’m afraid I don’t know much about it. I got it in 2007 when my grandfather sadly died. Has been rock solid since. Serviced with Omega a few years ago. Incredibly hardy watch, which as a frequent traveller (before COVID) is a real benefit.
@@demurgetroid the SMP 300M from the 90’s did come in a quartz.
@@chasingcars I noticed the watch too, and I gotta say, it’s stunning. I’ve got an identical one, and a Planet Ocean. Omegas match Rolex for quality, and for a fraction of the price.
No its not .i own one .
Looks likes a Ford falcon…especially the rear!
🐓
Beautiful car but Jag's depreciate like a stone.
Yeah, you'd have to commit long term. Glad there is a five year warranty now!
It is a good news! It means that you can buy it at a lower price after a few years!
@@alexandrecouture2462 Only if enough people are fooling enough to buy them at full price now.
Jaguar used to build high quality beautiful cars, but that is no longer the case. This Jaguar is a shadow of it's former glory. Gone are the twin chrome exhaust tips. The seats are boring and have no piping or quilting (even a Hyundai has better seats), instead it has cheap print on them 2:34. No fancy Jaguar wood on the dash and doors (it now looks fake) 2:40. They forgot to integrate the center screen with the dash. They also forgot to finish the trunk with carpeting on top. The power train is a complete joke. The colors are bland, the exterior shape is nothing to write home about. Even the growler badge on the front looks like a cartoon that a five year old drew. Look at that crappy weird shape piece of plastic on the window of the rear passenger door. Jaguar was too lazy to design a larger piece of window glass so they slapped that crap there to fill the void. There is basically no compelling reason to buy this car. Better off buying a Genesis than this piece of junk.
真香…
It looks a little better than Ford's XF.
Well, it's not an Aldi XF (no offence to the FG X - good car!)
@@chasingcars are you too young to know of the XF Falcon? (1984-1988)
Figured that was a veiled reference to the odd Jaguar-esque styling of the last Falcon.
@@chasingcars ah yes! Globally, Ford often seemed to use some of their ex-brand design traits. The FG did have strong hints of the Jaguar XF, the Mondeo front was Aston Martin-ish.