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2008 Jaguar S-TYPE Features Review

July 5, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

The S-Type has been well-received for its supple leather
Edmunds

You'll like this car if you are looking for...comfortable luxury
Kelley Blue Book

Shorter motorists will appreciate the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals
ForbesAutos

In its last year, the S-Type Jaguar comes in three varieties: the 3.0, the 4.2, and the R. All are well equipped, and most of the top options are available on the base 3.0 as well.

Even before you check an option box, you should know the Jaguar S-Type 3.0 includes the same top-of-the-line six-speed automatic transmission as the larger models, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and side mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, automatic headlamps, heated 16-way power driver's seat, and rain-sensing wipers. Edmunds says the standard S-Type has been "well-received for its supple leather."

Also standard equipment on the Jaguar 2008 4.2 and R models are xenon headlights and a sunshade. The latter is listed as one of Kelley Blue Book's favorite standard features on the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, leading them to note that "with a press of the button [it] lowers to block direct sunlight."

Although every 2008 Jaguar S-Type comes well equipped, more options are available. Purchasers of the 3.0 can buy the xenon headlights and front park control that come on the 4.2 and the R; 19-inch wheel upgrades are available for the Jaguar S-Type 3.0 and 4.2 as well. ForbesAutos praises the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, which are optional in the 3.0 but standard on the 4.2 and R.

The 2008 Jaguar flagship of the S-Type is the high-performance R. Along with the improved supercharged engine, there are some R-specific options that Kelley Blue Book finds notable. New for 2008, a special two-tone interior and adaptive cruise control are offered by Jaguar for the R. The lithe Jaguar S-Type R is also available with a special suspension described by Edmunds as a "Sport-tuned suspension with Computer Active Suspension Technology (CATS) that automatically switches between two shock absorber settings to benefit both ride and handling." This option, which Kelley Blue Book characterizes as "worthy of praise," also includes bigger wheels.

Conclusion

The 2008 Jaguar S-Type has a lengthy list of standard features, with even more high-end fittings on the R version.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:The S-Type has been well-received for its supple leatherEdmundsYou'll like this car if you are looking for...comfortable luxuryKelley Blue BookShorter motorists will appreciate the adjustable brake and accelerator pedalsForbesAutos In its last year, the S-Type Jaguar comes in three varieties: the 3.0, the 4.2, and the R. All are well equipped, and most of the top options are available on the base 3.0 as well. Even before you check an option box, you should know the Jaguar S-Type 3.0 includes the same top-of-the-line six-speed automatic transmission as the larger models, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and side mirrors, power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, automatic headlamps, heated 16-way power driver's seat, and rain-sensing wipers. Edmunds says the standard S-Type has been "well-received for its supple leather." Also standard equipment on the Jaguar 2008 4.2 and R models are xenon headlights and a sunshade. The latter is listed as one of Kelley Blue Book's favorite standard features on the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, leading them to note that "with a press of the button [it] lowers to block direct sunlight." Although every 2008 Jaguar S-Type comes well equipped, more options are available. Purchasers of the 3.0 can buy the xenon headlights and front park control that come on the 4.2 and the R; 19-inch wheel upgrades are available for the Jaguar S-Type 3.0 and 4.2 as well. ForbesAutos praises the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, which are optional in the 3.0 but standard on the 4.2 and R. The 2008 Jaguar flagship of the S-Type is the high-performance R. Along with the improved supercharged engine, there are some R-specific options that Kelley Blue Book finds notable. New for 2008, a special two-tone interior and adaptive cruise control are offered by Jaguar for the R. The lithe Jaguar S-Type R is also available with a special suspension described by Edmunds as a "Sport-tuned suspension with Computer Active Suspension Technology (CATS) that automatically switches between two shock absorber settings to benefit both ride and handling." This option, which Kelley Blue Book characterizes as "worthy of praise," also includes bigger wheels. ConclusionThe 2008 Jaguar S-Type has a lengthy list of standard features, with even more high-end fittings on the R version.  2008 JAGUAR S-TYPE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "Stylishly distinctive Jaguar " Cars.com: "faces chronograph-style dials" Edmunds: "classier-looking sibling of the Lincoln LS " ConsumerGuide: "Wood cabin trim and richly padded surfaces befit a Jaguar " Luxury car ...

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Other Choices:

The 2008 Jaguar S-Type is the most outdated vehicle in its class, yet to some, its styling, especially from the outside, comes across as classy and appealing. But that appeal is limited, as it's quite cramped inside and inefficiently designed compared to the competition. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a similar price, yet it feels up-to-date and offers many high-tech options not available in the S-Type. For example, it's available with all-wheel drive, which is not at all offered on the Jaguar. The A6 also can be equipped with all-wheel drive, and it has a nice, modern interior design, along with a sportier feel behind the wheel. On a different note, there's the Lexus GS, which has a stiffer ride but impressive performance, although its interior is also quite cramped. The Lincoln MKS might actually appeal to some of the shoppers eyeing the base 3.0-liter S-Type. It's a very roomy sedan, with a well-designed interior, high standards of refinement, and lots of standard equipment, all for a lower price, though it might not have the same cachet with the valet-parking folks.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Willers #1, Posted: 9/1/2008

    hi

    i really love this car...How much is that?

  2. fb_1702006523 avatar by Dodi Karyadi #2, Posted: 9/7/2009

    beli....ah

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