Some say he was born deaf, others that he lost both ears playing russian roulette. all we know is: he's the sound editor!

I own an E60 M5 and my father owns an XFR. They are 100% correct. The M5 is *just* better on track, however the XFR simply blitzes it on the road for ride quality and compliance. Its a truly sublime car.

Watching this in 2018, who would have thought that M5 would be 1 million % more unreliable than a *Jaggggggg*. All told the XFR is better...wonders...

Whoever edited the voice overs for this clip needs to be fired if they haven't been already.

My father has owned 4 Jaguars since 2012, he bought a 2010 xfr in black. We were a family of four, and it was a family race car lol! We did 300km/hr the whole way through Saskatchewan on a road trip from BC to manitoba. We went from kelowna to penticton (45 min drive) in 20 minutes, down a windy curvy mountain highway. The jaguar handled so well on road, and it was a show piece wherever we went. It beat gallardo's, Audi r8's, corvettes, mustang's and mopar cars, everything, it walked on everything!!

this XF was a great combo of luxury, style, comfort and speed, a modern classic.

this kind of car is called SLEEPER

The part where he flips the ac vents open were literally the reason I bought this car when at the dealership 😂😂😂 so I love that he included that in this video

"I've got so much torque, I could TEAR A HOLE IN TIME!!!!" Best line ever

is it just me or is the sound edited really poorly in this? Can't even hear him @ 2:43 seems to be a recurring thing with some episodes too

I own an XFR and I can only say it's one of the most astonishing cars I have ever driven and I have driven alot!!! Soooooo comfortable quiet and unassuming... but the instant speed of this thing from zero revs in any gear is just sublime it will blitz anything it comes across with sure footed handling... I wanted to be critical of this car but it just keeps impressing me with its abilities...

I've had a naturally aspirated V8 XF for a few years now. Lovely car except for two things: 1. You need to hold the traction control button down for 10 seconds to turn if off. 2. No limited slip differential (dealer can't even offer an option from the XFR) Lack of manual transmission was my third gripe but I've kinda gotten used to the 'lazy power' :) Cheers guys

"Like sitting on a fat dog." Clarkson I love you

Anybody else find that the regular sound man is probably on holiday every time these videos are uploaded? Cus i can't hear clarksons voice over the engine noises lol

Just bought my XFR. Test drive yesterday. Such quality extras included over bmw and merc. This has tv. Heated steering wheel . Adaptive cruises and is touchscreen. Bmw swirling knob was removed in 2015 I think . Just came from diesel XF portfolio S. Remember ...a Car is only old if tech is outdated. Jaguar is still leading those in its age and this one is 10yr old . Brum Brum.

I watched this video and went out and bought one :)

Bought a 3.0D XFS after looking at many german makes, not an XFR but still shifts and has great MPG. What I like is is the gorgeous interior, the external good looks and the handling. Most enjoyable car I've ever had, beats my first car, a Vauxhall Viva 1.0!

2 year ownership of a facelift XFR and it is simply sublime. The attention it gets is surprising

Gotta get a jag V8 before greta makes it punishable by death to own and drive a v8.

They've uploaded the Left / Right surround sound mix - so missing the centre speaker means clarkson's a little low in the mix

I have a 2011 r Jaguar XF and it’s a wonderful car honestly, even with a lot of miles when you want to drive it daily it does the job but open it up on the highway here in Texas and it’s a whole different beast, I’ve beaten a lot of newer sports cars to my surprise when that boost kicks in it’s an animal

Absolutely stunning Jag, being 0.5secs slower then the M5 doesn´t really mean a lot considering that the Jag is way softer to drive and much more quiet then the M5. Put a stiff suspension on the Jag(like the M5) and you can easily get a sec or two off the time. And the crown goes to.........Jaguar :)

i've got so much torque, i can put a hole in TIMEEE!!!

just got the XF 3.0 V6 supercharged today.....what a machine. Serious upgrade from my Audi A4 1.8T

i just picked my 2011 xfs up from the garage after a dpf delete and eco boost remap now 320bhp for £300 now its 0-60 in 5.1 sec its a real monster now its a £5000 sleeper no one thinks they are so quick until you vanish off into the distance not bad for 55mpg on a 3.0 twin turbo diesel

Anyone notice the last three letters on the number plate of the M5 in the studio says xfr?

Cannot hear what Jeremy's saying over the music and sound effects. They're way too loud.

Here it is, 8 years later... I own a 14 E63 AMGs and an 15 XF 5.0SC... While the E63 is definitely quicker, and the electronics are a lot more advanced, the Jaguar is damn near as fast but it rides SOOOO much better and you're not afraid you're going to break a wheel off if you hit a pothole. I've been seriously considering selling the E.

"This is getting hot, hard and dangerous now...There's the aircon!" LMAO THAT WAS SOOO STUPID!

used to want an M5 ... until now! Jaguar is my new dream

4:15 Gotta love those subtitles! LOL

A moment of silence for the supercharged AJ-V8. Few engines can be as exciting over nearly 15 years of service as this one

To everyone complaining about the sound editing: what you hear on KZfaq is NOT what you hear on the television. On TV, sound is fine.

The people at the BBC STILL seem to be unable to come up with a somewhat good sound mix where the music is actually not over powering the commentator - I know Jeremy many times does NOT make sense at all - but should they really silence him with music?

The audio on this one is plain terrible

Ive got to get one! I love Jaguars that's my dream car!

Honestly I can't decide which one I love more...both are astonishing cars in their own right!

Man... The sound of the jaguar is just unbelievable

I've a got a 2010 xf 3.0l v6 and it still goes like hot shit off a shovel, it flies. I can drive for hours and get out like I've been sitting in an armchair watching the telly, it's so comfortable. You can easily tour anywhere with a family of 4. I've had it for 4 years and love it. Careful if you get one, you'll be prone to a repetitive strain injury in your neck from looking back at it every time you park it.

And the jag is so much cheaper too

I miss the old Top Gear

That V10 engine is a lemon.

Took my dads one out for the week to Norfolk from Essex. I drive a transit van and have done for years. I have drove some fast cars. Once owed a celica gt 4, but that jag is something else. I had some fun in it big time. But don’t get to cocky with it as it’s a beast. And driving it normal is fantastic. It’s 12 years old and drives like a new car. It’s well made. Fantastic car. And you can pick them up for 10k. What a car for the money

Anyone notice how there's 'soft focus' during the chase with the M5 and how Clarkson flashes the hazards coming out of the tyre smoke? Brilliant reference to his Police Challenge Fiat Turbo!

Jeremy LIKE A BOSS holding the steering with one hand at the speed of 150 MPH..

this jaguar is a dream!

my dad bought the jag TODAY and we is getting it next week and we is taking it to the wonderful snowy HUNGARY !!!

I'd take that JAG over any BMW.

What a monster .. I have the XF premium luxury and it’s a beast! 🏁

I was about to say the Jag coudn't ever be better than the M5, but... it just IS. =P~~

I was planning to buy a car, I didn't even think about Jaguar. The day I saw Jag in a dealership, I told myself, mmmm, let me do some research before purchase... My only research was this clip! The day after I bought my Jag XF! I'm loving it

at 2:46 Clarkson said: “To keep it planted,it’s got an electronic diff like you get on a Ferrari, and suspension that adjusts itself hundreds of times a second.”

The jaguar is better I have had a jaguar and a 530 so buy a jaguar

Jaguar, Rover, MG & Other British car manufacturers are good in making sleepers. They look unassuming, but the performance...omg (Rover 75 V8, MG ZT 260, Jaguar XFR)

8 years later still omgggg great! Love my Jag!

5:06 with subtitles... it’s a split ass. Fair enough 😂

One of Jeremy’s all time greatest reviews

The Jaguar XFR showsthst it is a very worthy competitor to the M5!

M5 is more powerful and technically superior car. But XFR is a great value for money, delivering almost same power, noise, handling, excitement and luxury.

Those rolling vents sold it to me. Saw those and bought one 🤦🏻‍♂️

That’s a real ”growler”..😂😂😂👍!

I love this car....British cars are just iconic!

My gosh, how the hell do they expect us to hear what Clarkson is saying if he has the sound of the car so loud it's deafening?

One of my retired neighbours up the lane has one,Ive never seen a more cherished car. Every time he uses it,he reverses under his car port,gets out cleans and hoovers it and then reverses it into his garage,even after a 2 mile round trip to the village on a dry day. Unfortunately its never seen the decent side of 60-65 mph.

I wonder how many codes that thing threw after he was done thrashing it.

I thought the ride in the M5 was exceptional with the EDC on its softest setting. The most comfortable 5 series.

I'm a proud owner of the Jaguar XF 2014

its like a cheetah chasing down an antilope !!!! the jag always catches its prey 3:38

The Jag is an infinitely better looking car than the M5 which looks like every other BMW. Dare to be different, don't follow the footballers and drug dealers, go Jag!

Decisions, decisions 🤔 The M5 gets me everytime but the running costs frighten the life out of me, more than the 0-200 mph!! Is the Jag just as good? They're the same price these days as well ❤️

I forgot how much I liked this thing. Even driving the XFR on Forza back in the day was cool.

We miss you guys soo much man

Love that xfr way better than an m5. Because of the way is sculpted. Its just beautiful.

In the metal the Jag is by far the prettiest of the big 4-doors. It might not be the best, most technologically modern, or ostentation of the Germans, but it's definitely the one with the soul.

God I miss this show! The literal best auto journalism in history!!!

Good thing they reviewed this, I was having such a hard time deciding which one I should get.

I Think i've fallen in love with Jaguar...

From 2:45 to 2:53 you can hear everything Jezza says .... Or do you ?

I'd choose the Jag any day!

I want a Jaaag (never have to pay for anything :))!

Love the bagpipes playing will flogging the shit out of it.

My moms boss owns of those and she took it for a drive(I took it out when everyone was sleeping) and its an awesome car

I'm not British and I absolutely love Jaguar. BMW is a world class car but it doesn't have the soul of Jaguar. I only wish that Ford hadn't sold them to Tata. Some wealthy Brit needs to buy them back before Tata moves production to India or China. The current Jaguars were designed during the Ford days, there is no telling what might happen now.

Jaguar szczyt perfekcji,idealizmu i klasy z tak agresywna dusz! cos pieknego!

The final part of 10:03 by Doves and a Jaguar powersliding. You can’t ask for anything else.

2:34 That is one awesome drift.

Tata are the biggest steel company in the world. They will probably supply top quality metal to Jaguar for building the cars ;-) Plus Tata have an expert metallurgy department. Tata are a fantastic owner for Jaguar, the technologies compliment each other.

"It's like sitting on a fat dog" xD

"i've got so much torque I COULD TEAR A HOLE THROUGH TIME!!!"

It may be anything, but the BMW was replaced by the F10 in 2010. Here a discontinued model is compared with a new model...

I recently bought a 2012 facelift model,the ride quality is just sublime,as is the engine note when you activate dynamic mode.

the best car i've ever sat in :D

"I've got so much torque I could tear a hole in time!" :D

I recently was in front of a 5 series through customs in my XF and was waved through while he was stopped. I thought, is that because I'm in my Jaaaag :)

I'm a proud owner of an SV8. Little less power, rocking cair, if needed, but in the next second rocks hard if I want it to. What an awesome car!

I wish I could drive that jaaaaaaaaaaag....

That is a beautiful car tho.. :)

At 4:20 my subtitle said “I’ve got so much coke I can tear a hole in time” (instead of torque) and i laughed my ass off at 1 am

He wasn't wrong, it's an epic car - a sports car with unbelievable handling that doubles as a comfortable family car.

Jaaag