Jaguar S-Type
Overall Average Rating - 87.31%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 9th
Now replaced by the striking new XF, you might expect the ageing S-Type to slip quietly out of the Top 100. Surprisingly, though, it’s scored its best-ever Driver Power finish! You love the executive motor’s cosseting ride – Mercedes’ E-Class is the only car in this class to better it – plus the rapid
performance, strong brakes and fluid handling.
A fine cabin design and figure-hugging seats also win your praise. However, despite the impressive top 10 finish, there is still plenty wrong with the S-Type – thirsty petrol engines, woeful reliability and poor rear passenger space in particular. Thankfully, the XF has addressed all of these issues, so can we expect a top five finish for the Jaguar this time next year? We can’t wait to find out.
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 65th
Build Quality: 29th
Running Costs: 81st
Performance: 3rd
Braking: 7th
Ride Quality: 4th
Handling: 14th
Practicality: 85th
Comfort: 7th
Ease of Driving: 3rd
Your Quotes
“Comfortable, well equipped and great to drive with excellent performance, handling and ride. Costs have been reasonable for the size and power.”
David Rose, London
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 5th)
Thw big cat is back on form, overtaking all its German rivals. Taking a class victory for ride quality and offering lusty engines, Jaguars make their owners extremely happy indeed.
