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2008 Jaguar S-TYPE Safety Review

July 5, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

No rating
IIHS

Four stars, side impact protection--driver; five stars, side impact protection--rear passenger
NHTSA

All 2008 Jaguar S-Types come standard with the six airbags now expected in most luxury sedans
Edmunds

The S-Type Jaguar, like any model in the 2008 Jaguar range, maintains safety as a top priority.

The Jaguar S-Type received four to five stars on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rating for side impact protection, and five star rating for rollover resistance. The Jaguar S-Type has not been tested for frontal impact, but the structurally similar Lincoln LS fared well, receiving four to five stars. This will be the final year for this model Jaguar; 2008 marks the end of the S-Type. It is being replaced with the 2009 XF.

In addition to its strong body structure, there are loads of standard safety features on every Jaguar S-Type. According to Edmunds, "All 2008 Jaguar S-Types come standard with the six airbags now expected in most luxury sedans." The front airbags are new "depowered" versions as well, which have sensors to adjust the force of deployment depending on the weight of the occupant and the severity of the crash, resulting in an airbag system that is less likely to create injuries to smaller occupants. In addition, Edmunds lists other standard safety features, including four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, and traction control. Although no system can correct negligent driving or the laws of physics, this sophisticated technology engages to limit wheel spin at each corner due to poor traction or excessive throttle inputs and help the driver regain control.

Visibility is not an issue for the Jaguar S-Type; about the only thing that could be done to improve upon this is to address the "high dashboard," as ConsumerGuide mentions, or the stylishly low roof, but these stylistic elements by no means make this 2008 Jaguar any less safe.

Conclusion

TheCarConnection.com believes the 2008 Jaguar S-Type is a reasonably safe car because of its good standard safety equipment and its acceptable crash-test data where available.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:No ratingIIHSFour stars, side impact protection--driver; five stars, side impact protection--rear passengerNHTSAAll 2008 Jaguar S-Types come standard with the six airbags now expected in most luxury sedansEdmunds The S-Type Jaguar, like any model in the 2008 Jaguar range, maintains safety as a top priority. The Jaguar S-Type received four to five stars on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rating for side impact protection, and five star rating for rollover resistance. The Jaguar S-Type has not been tested for frontal impact, but the structurally similar Lincoln LS fared well, receiving four to five stars. This will be the final year for this model Jaguar; 2008 marks the end of the S-Type. It is being replaced with the 2009 XF. In addition to its strong body structure, there are loads of standard safety features on every Jaguar S-Type. According to Edmunds, "All 2008 Jaguar S-Types come standard with the six airbags now expected in most luxury sedans." The front airbags are new "depowered" versions as well, which have sensors to adjust the force of deployment depending on the weight of the occupant and the severity of the crash, resulting in an airbag system that is less likely to create injuries to smaller occupants. In addition, Edmunds lists other standard safety features, including four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability control, and traction control. Although no system can correct negligent driving or the laws of physics, this sophisticated technology engages to limit wheel spin at each corner due to poor traction or excessive throttle inputs and help the driver regain control. Visibility is not an issue for the Jaguar S-Type; about the only thing that could be done to improve upon this is to address the "high dashboard," as ConsumerGuide mentions, or the stylishly low roof, but these stylistic elements by no means make this 2008 Jaguar any less safe. ConclusionTheCarConnection.com believes the 2008 Jaguar S-Type is a reasonably safe car because of its good standard safety equipment and its acceptable crash-test data where available.  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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