I love the no nonsense no patronising ethos of this channel.

Personally I think it’s stunning from every angle. As for jaguar reliability my old xk8 is 22 years old and has been extremely dependable.

The design of the F type has aged so well! It still looks so fresh,absolutely gorgeous 😍

Traded in my 2014 Cayman for a 2018 F Type S coupe last year and straightforwardly prefer the F Type. It's more expensive to run than a Cayman and doesn't feel like it will age as well, but is more comfortable to commute in and is fun to drive at any speed whereas the Porsche was only fun if you drove it like you stole it.

I’ve got the coupe V6 S and daily drive it - takes some getting used to but once you do it’s completely liveable. Boot space in the coupe is not too bad either, perfect for weekend getaways etc. great vid!

I like your no nonsense approach to testing and driving cars and you obviously have nothing to lose by telling us exactly through your experience what you think.

I always enjoy this channel , what you really need to hear when you want to buy. Brilliant stuff every time

I'm so glad you called out the Brit bashers, who never have anything positive to say about anything we make in this country. That's why the roads are full of tedious, yawn inducing SUV's. That is one handsome looking car, and the V6 sounds awesome.

Always cover the questions I have, another great video mate!

Great video as always Matt. A friend had one of these, loved it, it serves him well and he eventually chopped it in against a V8 M3, which he later regretted as the M3 just lacked the ‘special’ quality of the Jag. Happy new year to you and looking forward to all your great content in 2023!

Gorgeous car. I was working down in Castle Bromwich when they were developing this car and the sound of them driving around my job site during testing was awesome, especially the supercharged V8.

Matt, once again you’ve come up trumps. I’ve commented before that you’re now a proper journalist. Your style would be just as good written down as it is as a commentary, and that’s quite rare. Your genuine enthusiasm and criticism leaks out naturally; your language keeps it real and engaging. Your Maserati review was exceptional and this is up there. You improve with every “ Should you buy…?” feature. Proper journalism, no gimmicks, no false personality; proper journalism where the car’s the star. This is a great channel.

I had a V6 base model convertible and loved it. It was a second car but when I retired went down to just the Jag. I hung on to it for a while but had to go to get something more practical. As for the size it is deceptively wide. I measured it at the widest point and then compared it to my mates Transit van and they were pretty much the same.

I was very lucky to see a prototype driving around the Midlands shortly before launch. It was live at first sight for me. Great video, and thank you.

Great review Matt. I love your honesty and enthusiasm and the F-Type deserves all the positive comments. I have recently purchased a P450 V8 coupe RWD to replace my 981 Boxster S (which was a superb car). Not disappointed at all. It looks amazing, goes as quickly as you need it to, sounds amazing and the suspension and drivetrain are the best I have experienced in nearly 50 years of driving! Buy one.

Great Review, I daily a P400 2018 and its unbelievable, comfortable and once you put your foot down it really goes!

i love the look,interior and the pop up air vents and especially the bronze accents! Theyre brilliant and the new one is even more stunning. Great video as always Matt :D

One of my favourite You Tubers. Spot on, relaxed & entertaining. Could watch these daily.

Excellent and fair review. I have possibly the last V6 off the line, for the UK market. A 2020 Black roadster, practically the same as the one you tested, but with many extras. And I just love it. I can confirm that this car makes you feel very special, even if like me, you are a craggy old Yorkshireman. No I am not JC, however I am from the same area. Buy one before they become unobtanium.

I’ve had an E pace since last summer, it may be seen as a more ‘entry level’ car into the JLR family. But I love it, the build quality is not as refined as a German equivalent, but the personality of the car and interior is a fair trade off in my opinion. I’m hooked on the product now, and my next car will also be within the JLR family. Great video, as usual

Huge fan of the F-Type stunning car, loved the video!

YES! I was hoping you would do a video on the F-Type for ages

Good to hear you making positive comments on jaguar,great car😊

I bought a V6S convertible 6 months ago and love it. I drive it every day, even if I have nowhere to go.

Great car and review as always, the only KZfaq channel where I press like before viewing. Never once needed to remove it in the 3 plus years I've been watching. Well done.

Matt, it’s a stunning car, one of Ian Callum’s finest, probably better looking as the coupe. Even the 300PS 2L I drove was ‘quick enough’ and sounded good enough to make the non S V6 redundant! Incidentally, it’s coming to the end of it’s life and it will hold the accolade of being the last petrol Jaguar sports car ever. I suggest it could well be a future classic when we’re all driving electric white goods.

Another class video…. & i put it Back to watch the pop up vents again…. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

You have a real talent for reviewing cars - just the right balance of dry humour and technical detail. Only car channel I watch on KZfaq now!

Having driven the V6 and the V6 Black , I would say the V6 is incredible, the exhaust note is incredible, the driving experience is exceptional

Great vid again. I had a V6S coupe for a couple of years and it was great, it always made me smile. Decent boot with the coupe, great exhaust note, all the power you need plus you always looked over your shoulder at it. Zero faults in my ownership. Negatives: infotainment system was dated and standard sound system was pants but apart from that it was the dogs doda's. Definitely recommend one just make sure it has full, proper service history.

I have been waiting for this! I might’ve even suggested it a couple of times. Could you do a video on the Kia Stinger one day? Love the vids Matt. It wouldn’t be wildly over exaggerating to say you’ve reinstated my love for cars, which died off when Clarkson and co stopped doing the normal style Top Gear/Grand Tour.

Well worth the wait for this one. Cheers Matt. If you get a chance to drive the V8 it is different to the V6. You might not think there is much difference but there is……..I’ve had both and the V8 is the winner. I agree on the XKR….lovely car 👍🏻

Anyone else notice the police car at 2:10 ? During the bypass speed test in dynamic mode ahaha

Harry Metcalf commented recently on the absurd value the F type offered, future classic, you probably right, great vid

Love them especially the coupe. Thanks for the review- you’ve convinced me to buy.

Matt it’s not often that I disagree with your opinions on cars. I enjoy your well-balanced delivery and ever so slight sarcasm. Excellent. With that said, I have to disagree with you on your opening comment. The rear of this car is the best angle. Those tail lights are awesome. A bit ‘done’ now, especially as the F-Pace also has them. IMO so many manufacturers ‘forget’ to design the rear ends of their cars - just look at the rear end of the first-gen A1. Awful. Anyway, cheers for another great video!

I had a new 3.0S Roadster on a 64 plate, the option sport seats were worth the cost, the heating was brutal and very welcomed with the roof down and below 5c. I then went onto an SVR Roadster...another world of performance! I know what you mean about the back end on the roadster, not quite right, however, on the SVR comes with the a carbon fibre wing as standard and this balances it off nicely. The sound pre Sept 18 is what the CX16 (F Type) was sold on, after a month i took it back as it was always loud... they found a vacuum pipe disconnected which meant it was in loud mode all of the time. I then bought another SVR roadster 2019. Yes I love them. Sounds so timid in comparison, no over-run popping and the crackle has all but disappeared, however, it still sounds like a Spitfire when on full chat down a country lane. Sadly, the SVR isn't produced anymore although, the 575 has the same performance it isn't an SVR. She's 3 1/2yrs old and, just like my XFR (my mum's favourite car), I can't get rid, I still get that big smile when I drive her so why should I? if you fancy doing a report on the SVR you're welcome. PS. JLR do an ice driving course in Sweden on a lake. Most of the track stuff was done in 3.0 rear wheel and SVRs with four wheel drive. Even with spiked tyres they are a handful, you spend all week in oversteer. Well worth the effort if you can.

Absolutely love these. I've always thought that given the finances a V8 version would be my forever car. I like the fact that they aren't too big. Have said previously that they should have been part of a two car Jaguar sports car line up alongside a replacement XK.

Great review and video. I have owned a 2014 F-Type V8S convertible for the past 4 years as my daily driver. 70,000 miles and no issues, serviced every year and Shell V Power as you suggest. It is undoubtedly the best car I have owned in 45+ years of driving, including several other Jaguars. I have previously owned an X100 and X150 XKR convertible, both fine cars but the F-Type knocks them out of the park.

I’ve been waiting so long for this, thank you Matt!

What's great about your channel is you still take time to reply. I and I am sure others appreciate that. Cheers.

Oh Matt , why did you have to torture me like this?! Fab vid / car . Happy new year best wishes for the channel this year! 👍

Loved the video, Matt. Great, down to Earth honesty with that characteristic cheeky humour. I agree the F-Type Coupe looks better. Plus you get more luggage space and the rear Jaguar badge is easier to see! It may interest you to know I drive the 4-door version of that F-Type: a 2016 Jaguar XF S Supercharged in British Racing Green. Same 380-horsepower engine. Similar suspension, with great handling. Just with 4 doors and a boot. As somebody once said, the XF S Supercharged is basically an F-Type with room in the back for your mates and their luggage. But, sadly, no shouty exhaust. Hope you get to test one someday!

I think its absolutely beautiful as a convertible, especially with the roof down and in that black colour. It’s slightly brash and mean looking, but also very subtle and elegant. The interior looks very nice too …. BUT LOOK AT THAT BONNET!!! My goodness I’d buy it for how the bonnet opens alone!! All of a sudden I’m 6 again 😂 greta video on a great car 😁👍🏼

Matt, great video and at last you have got round to driving the f type, I have the V6 S coupe and absolutely love it and agree with you, it’s all you need for UK roads. Having owned many 911s they don’t give you the same driving thrill as the Jag and what looks. Thought you might have gone for one instead of the Merc all the fun at half the price.

nice video matt

Love your work 👍

Great variety as always ...this one's not for me ..I love the sub £1000 cars the most..but I really appreciate the variety! Cheers Matt, Happy New Year!

Thanks Matt, I have always wanted a F-Type. A good sensible critique. One day I might be behind the wheel like you, lucky man. Cheers.

Great review especially as I’m buying one on Tuesday, same colour too. Thanks.

Yes, I was surprised at how little it was. Great review Matt. 👍

Glad you said that ~ I LOVE my XKR cabriolet!

Lovely! Much prefer the design of these to the 2nd generation too, particularly the verticle (not horizontal) headlights which give it a stronger more individual look.

About 5 years ago I hired a V6S for a long weekend driving around Bologna and touring Ferrari, Lamborghini and Pagani. I hired it pragmatically... it was the best price for an interesting drop top in the area (I couldn't stomach spending a few thousand quid renting a modern Ferrari for a couple of days). I was not expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. It totally won me over. I had a TVR Tuscan on the driveway at home at the time and this really felt like a spiritual successor to it. Engine and exhaust note with the top down are joyful... Once the kids are a bit older and I can justify a 2 seater again I'll be having one.

Good honest review, surprised at the sound of the V6. How can JLR not put heated seats in a car like this, especially the convertible. I think these will become classics in the future as electrification draws nearer. Would love an SVR version in BRG with tan leather 😍

Hi Matt, great video and choice of car. I’ve a V6S in Germany MY16 in same colour you drove with the winter pack (heated seats, wheel and front screen). Very reliable and reasonable running costs as well (Harry Metcalfe is right). In terms of reliability, as long as they’re maintained well and not tampered with, as reliable as any Porsche, Audi if not better.

got to agree with the vents popping up have to say that I loved how the gear lever raised up on the XF

I'm pretty sure I should be buying a Jaguar F-Type. If only I could afford it. Great content mate, keep it up 👍

Oh yes, so this year it’s all about the sound of the exhaust ❤ nice one Matt

Still lovely looking, Like other high end cars you need deep pockets, Just gone back to a transporter after owning a C63 6.2 V8 Mercedes for 12 months,done it and enjoyed it, But go in eyes open as these cars drain your pound notes even if you try and convince yourself otherwise, Great video.

Aw, thank you Matt. I didn’t take exception. Only a select few of my friends notice things I do. Ha! Thank you for being such a gentleman and always thank you for exceptional reviews!

I got to drive both V6s and V8. The V6S is a playful tiny dancer. The V8 is a heavy brut. Those grab handles for the passenger are for a reason. While the luxury interior and the supple ride may imply it is a comfortable cruiser/gt, underneath it all belies a track weapon that will easily jostle whoever hasn't caught the grab handles. It's a car I hope to buy someday as a collector. It is amazing.

Another great review - I have a coupe, which as you mention looks the better car. Absolutely love it. Thanks for your great channel

I think the F-Type is dependant on colour and spec. The early bright orange colour was amazing. My family have quite a few jags and my brother picked me up in a 5.0 R version of the F-Type on the day of my il fated wedding (since divorced) the 5 litre is an absolute animal of a car, we went down a well known bypass near where I live and I felt the car step out coming off a roundabout on full chat. It took him long into the evening of the wedding to admit he was flustered by it😂. You can drive it round all day and do lift off gunfire if that’s your thing or just cruise. Anyway at the wedding we had my XKR, my mums XK the F-Type, my mates XKR and my uncles XF. Good times, bad marriage 😂

Great video, I'm test driving a P450 coupe next week, and I think I might buy it !

Cop going past at about 2:10 when you were booting it, well timed :D

This is a really nice looking car. Was also stunned by it when it was released. I would go for the coupe instead but that is all down to personal preferences.

Alex Mack! You learn something every day.

Your point about nay sayers who have never owned a Jaguar, that is spot on. I've owned an XJ6, XJR, XJS 5.3 and XJS 6.0 - only the 5.3 V12 gave me any head aches and that's b/c it was my first Jag and I didn't diagnose it properly when I bought it. The rest of them were frankly bullet proof.

I think the 2019 facelift looks particularly stunning! Lovely car nonetheless even pre-facelift

Biggest bang for your buck, Super fun, Sounds amazing,

Love your videos ❤

My baby Jag...it's been a privilege to own the 2016 V6 S drop-top for just over a year in Jozi with all the trimmings (flat bottom sport wheel, 20 inchers, power/heated seats, upgrade Meridian sound etc.) ...it's a joy to drive, look at and take care of. Nothing like it and probably the best value proper sports car bar none. The optional exhaust butterfly valve switch is absolutely winner...the sound is intoxicating. Love my Jag F Type...doubt I will ever sell it!

You should definitely get the V8 F type, as Harry Metcalfe said - I can't understand why people are overlooking the F type when it's such a good deal.

Best car review channel on KZfaq

Brilliant. Loved the comment about the sun only being out in Manchester for 90 seconds. Made me laugh out loud.

Good review Matt. I have a 2020 F type 2 litre which you didn’t mention and I know a lot of people don’t like it but I have to say it’s all the car you will need for example the 0 to 60 4.8 sec for the v6 where as mine is 5.1. I have been on two big road trips in the USA no problem at all. And 38//40 mpg!

Every time l hear that engine note l am nursing a semi. Excellent review again Matt as usual 👍

Honest car dealer . Rare breed . All videos full of good information. Keep up the good work sir in 2023 .

YES you should buy 1. I had a 15 V6 340 BHP coupe base model with very low miles, had it remapped to 401 BHP for just £240 which was amazing. Plenty of boot space in the coupe if you plan, and the coupe looks are beautiful. Sold it in the end and kept my 2002 XKR convertible as it’s more flexible and has more character - but it’s not quite as exciting

Great review, balanced and love the “ignore the nay sayers” comment at the end. I owned both a Porsche Cayman S and an FType v6S and while both were very good, and plenty of smiles per mile - the Ftype was an event every time and that sound………..

I fell in love with the Looks of the F-Type from the minute I saw one when they came out. I'd get the Supercharged V6 S too - makes such a hilariously dirty noise lol.

Beautiful car, great vid.

I have one, bought it when I new driver wiped out my Cayman. Love both. The jag is far more comfortable but the dynamic button really does transform the driving, far more noticeable than the sport button in the cayman. Took a lot longer to get used to driving an auto sports car (Jag) but now I really love it. I think it pops the post looks wise on the cayman but just by a nose. If you have either you are blessed, enjoy it people🙏👍

Great video Matt, love you wry humour delivery 👌🤣😂 I’m a fan of all JLR’s as you know. Love this V6 in black. Prefer the coupe over the cabriolet. It just looks like it was designed to be the coupe. More JLR video please buddy 🙏👏

Ace review, thanks Matt, Defo on my shopping list for later this year and will get the coupe, much more usable and styling is the coolest. Was looking at Porsche 991's ...but could just about buy an f type coupe and convertible for the price of a similar year 991, Crazy world...

I do like the Asbo defeat device, more commonly known as active exhaust disable button. The rotating vents in my old XF was the best thing about it.! What a sense of occasion!!!

Your review is spot on! I also yearned for one when it was released, especially a year later when the beautiful coupe came along. This year I had the money to buy one, and greedily test drove five of them, and while it was a series of wonderful drives, I also found it too small. I am just under 6ft 1", and while I didn't struggle for space, I could not give up my Jaguar XJ R-Sport 2016 for the F-Type, despite my initial thoughts. My XJ was just too smooth, elegant and powerful to give up. Thanks to your excellent review, it helped me decide to keep the phenomenal XJ R-Sport. Best car channel on KZfaq.

Excellent review I've been waiting for you to review thw F-Type for some time too. Its such a desirable car I would love one if only funds permitted! I think it looks gorgeous although the Coupe is probably slightly nicer. I was suprised how small they are when I saw one parked back to back with an XK at a "Jaguars at Gaydon" show. Don't think they do the 3.O V6 version anymore its either the 2.0 Ingenium or the V8 and sadly their days are numbered which is a travesty!

Happy with my xf r. But that's next. Great video 👍

I think the f type jaguar is better suited to an umpa lumpa and like you preferred the xkr and why they never done a newer version is beyond me another great video matt keep em coming 👍

Car, video and presentation simply summed in one word: class 👏Would like to drive an F-TYPE for sure one day. Walk by a Coupé version in my neighbourhood finished in dark green metallic with a black leather interior. Even if the car is (currently) not mine, I always give that car 'a second look'. For a daily, I'd look at an XE or XF. Dreams! Many thanks : )

I was about to say the bigest problem of the F-Type is that the XK is half the price and double the car but both are stunning!

Hi Matt, I got rid of my 3.0s last September, when it worked it was amazing, I had it for 6years and every spring it cost me over a £1000 to put it back on the the road, always electrics from door lock to electric hood switches. I loved it, but in the end I lost all trust that if I took it anywhere, I couldn't guarantee it would get me home. The engine was amazing but the electrics just let were such a let down. It was a 2014, but it only had done 25k in total, but like all JLR product of this era, electrics were an issue. It was my dream car, I had massive smile every time I drove it, but I know you disagree, but my experience proves that reliability let it down nearly every time I took it out in the end, despite only ever being maintained at a main dealer. For pure fun though, its the best car I've ever had.

I think he F type will age better than the Porsche, In fact it's started looking better already. Cheers Mat

You forgot to mention the free pass you get to the local gymnasium that enables you to train for enough flexibility and strength to get in and out of it. Also don't forget the free lifetime subscription to Tesco for their home delivery service. Great video Matt - Would love some aution action in future, explaining the perils of that murky world.

Matt done another great review on a special car . This is for the family man who says on the weekend to his wife ,taking the Jag for a spin and off he disappears for a couple of hours the comes back with a big smile.

This has been on my radar for a while now. May be my next car but newer than this, say 2020 onwards. I like the fact that it is smaller. That's what a proper sports cars is about - a compact two seat roadster. Any bigger and you're in DBS or Ferrari bloated Grand Tourer territory. I agree about the grab handle in the cockpit. I don't like it either. It just looks odd and old-fashioned and generally the cockpit itself is already looking dated. I think the headlights date the car too, but from the rear and side angles it's a stunner. You can get a decent 3-4 year-old example for £25k plus, which is good value.

That engine roar is amazing

as ever matt, fantastic. top gear for you soon