Jaguar S-Type

S-Type's final fling

With revised styling and prices being slashed, Jaguar's S-Type saloon is about to be given a fitting send-off

Auto Express Car Reviews

Fresh S-Type gets R’s mesh grille, plus larger alloys

By Chris Thorp

18th December 2006

Auto Express broke the news of its replacement, the XF, in Issue 938 - but there's still more than a year before the all-new model goes on sale. In the meantime, the S-Type range has been facelifted as top brass bid to keep it up to speed with the competition.


	As for price reductions, the biggest saving comes on the top-of-the-range S-Type R. It costs £45,000, which is a drop of £5,040

Major changes come at the front end. In an effort to shake off the Jag's dowdy image, all variants feature the sporty R model's bumper and mesh grille. Larger alloy wheels have also been added to the line-up, with base variants now getting 17-inch rims.

Bizarrely, the only alteration to the colour range is the removal of the famous Jaguar Racing Green, which has been replaced by Emerald Fire.

Inside, the S-Type's interior has been modernised, while standard equipment levels are improved. All models come with extra kit, including multifunction leather seats on SE-spec cars.

As for price reductions, the biggest saving comes on the top-of-the-range S-Type R. It costs £45,000, which is a drop of £5,040. Order books are open now, and the simplified line-up comprises Spirit, XS, SE and R specifications, as the Classic variant has been deleted. Entry-level models are fitted as standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, and also feature seats and a steering wheel trimmed in leather.

The S-Type's replacement, the forthcoming XF, is set to be revealed in concept form at a major motor show next year. It's due to appear on dealer forecourts here in early 2008.