| Resale Range: |
$21,871 - $30,846 | More Details |
| Value Rating: |
 Average |
| Fuel Economy: |
17 MPG city / 26 MPG highway |
| Bodystyles: |
Sedan |
| Engines: |
4.2L V8, 3.0L V6
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About the Jaguar S-Type
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The 2008 model year will be the last for the Jaguar S-Type. Its replacement, the sharper-edged, more contemporary-looking XF, has arrived. So if the rounded, retro lines of the S-Type have oozed into your heart, this is your last chance to bring one home brand-new. You could buy another mid-size luxury sedan with similar performance, but you won't find another that looks anything like this. And that, really, is the point of any Jaguar: If you are charmed by its looks, then there is no alternative. But even from a more objective point of view, we like the Jaguar S-Type. It's a comfortable car, it handles well, and it makes a statement when it pulls up to a five-star hotel. The base 3.0-liter V6 delivers responsive performance, thanks partly to the superb six-speed automatic transmission. Opt for the 4.2 model and you get thrilling performance from its powerful V8 engine. If that isn't enough, you can spring for the high-performance S-Type R, which boasts a supercharged engine, adaptive sports suspension, and bigger front brakes.Click here to read more
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EXPERT REVIEWS & RATINGS
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Road Test: 2005 BMW 530i vs. Jaguar S-Type 3.0 vs. Audi A6 3.2 quattro vs. Cadillac STS V6 vs. In...
Right now it shares a platform with the Lincoln LS and Ford Thunderbird, but very little with other Jags, which means less economy of scale than its competitors. The S-Type 3.0 uses a reworked version (Jag heads on a Ford block) of FoMoCo's Duratec V-6, which can get noisy when pushed, but its flexibility is aided by a six-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the S-Type clings to the hoary J-gate transmission selector, which makes quick manual gear selection a chore. A four-wheel upper/lower control-arm suspension gives a supple ride at cruising speeds; however, damping is marginal, and the car wallows and pitches when driven aggressively. Brakes don't fare much better; though vented discs are fitted at each wheel, the pedal gets mushier as the brakes work harder. Narrow in width, shorter in height, and with a sharply curving retro greenhouse, the S-Type feels smaller than other cars in the test group. And it is; rear-seat room is cramped. Up front, taller drivers can get comfortable behind the wheel only by dropping the seat cushion to the bottom of its travel and raking the seatback way back. |
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2008 Jaguar S-Type Review
The 2008 model year will be the last for the Jaguar S-Type. Its replacement, the sharper-edged, more contemporary-looking XF, has arrived. So if the rounded, retro lines of the S-Type have oozed into your heart, this is your last chance to bring one home brand-new. Jaguar is marking the S-Type's departure with some final styling changes. All 2008 S-Types will wear the more conspicuously racy three-scoop front bumper that formerly belonged exclusively to the super-performance S-Type R. Eighteen-inch wheels have also been made standard; and 19's are now optional on base V6 and V8 models, and standard on the R. Additionally, the final 750 S-Types produced will be specially equipped Satin Editions, with distinctive interior trim and exterior colors. It may be in its final year, but the sensuous-looking Jaguar S-Type still makes a statement when it rolls onto the scene. It combines that visual impact with a luxurious, crafted interior in understated British fashion. The S-Type cars are effortless to drive with a relaxed, refined ride. They offer cutting-edge technology that's relevant and free of gadgetry. |
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