Overview & Reviews

The S-Type gets minor styling revisions in the form of smaller taillights, a tighter-looking deck lid and a restyled front fascia. New exterior panels have tighter fits, while the hood is now made of aluminum. Interior upgrades include new Bronze Madrona trim, a revised instrument panel and an optional aluminum trim package. Eight-cylinder models get a new VDP package that adds premium heated leather seats, burled walnut trim and unique 17-inch alloy wheels.

• Elegantly appointed interiors, solid all-around performance, classic British styling, full load of standard safety equipment.

• A few cheap interior bits, high price, fussy J-gate shifter.

User Reviews:

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  From BMW to Jaguar - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By Sandi Voigt - November 21 - 10:00 am

  I owned 3 BMWs and wanted a to try a Jaguar. I love it so far!It is a very nice comfortable car and handles well.

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  Dream of an R/Car - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By elibruno - October 16 - 3:40 pm

  You fall in love with the exterior-nothing like a Jag. But it is the drivability of these autos that shock even the most avid BMW owners ( I have had 13!). No car has the luxo/performance bang for the buck even close to this R. Wish Jaguar USA would advertise this way, as one rarely reads anything in comparisons of mid-size euro sport/luxury sedans that includes what might be the best of the breed!!

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  If you need 4 doors and speed - wow! - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By Karen - October 13 - 1:13 am

  I had been missing my fast cars after purchasing a 2001 E320 MBZ, but I needed the room of a sedan. This car with its racing suspension, brakes and supercharged engine is definitely it! I beat our 96 Porsche 911 off the starting line. It is so responsive and quick and does not hesitate when down shifting the automatic. In corners you can feel it completely set down and hug the road - no fishtailing here. Its a sports car in a sedan body style.

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  great car! - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By Bruce - October 3 - 7:53 am

  Love this car. Great handling, speed and ride. Retro look is perfect. In 06, HP to be increased from 390 to 400. The engine of the new 07 XKR is reported be increasing to a 4.7 liter, 450 HP. Please, please put that engine in this car. I would be thrilled to upgrade again.

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  This is the best car ever - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By Jaguarrocks123 - September 1 - 10:00 am

  I just bought my Jaguar and im soooo thrilled with it. It goes from 0-60 in no time at all. I enjoy the wood trim and the very comfortable seats. I also love the heated seats. The speaker system is phonomenal the navigational system is so easy to use. I love everything about this car i highly recommend it it is worth every penny

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  2005 VDP DREAM - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By TEDSTER - August 28 - 9:46 pm

  I have always had some sort of sports sedan. My wife and I decided to purchase the S-type 4.2 after a fun test drive. After pricing the car out we found it was actually cheaper to buy the VDP and add the little things like heated seats. This car is awesome. It still retains the Jaguar type handling as in the past and is very, very quiet in side. The car is fun to drive with good performance and pick up. The only thing I dont really care for is when you are pushing the car at a good click it has a very neutral feeling with a slight understeer. Other than that it is fantastic. Great detail inside and out and very comfy. You cant go wrong with this one.

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  A quality sedan - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By a danna - August 16 - 9:53 am

  a great touring sedan. Have travelled twice across the country in this vehicle and have enjoyed every moment of the drive. Driver and car become one while on the highway. The car responds like a feline. Sleek, swift, agile, responsive. The only problem i have had is controlling my urge to kick up the speed (already got one speeding ticket putting my kitty through its paces). Even at 120, the engine purrs, almost imperceptible. Classic lines (I consider thye S to be the most beautiful automobile on the road), a great touring car.

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  Luxury and Performance Excellence - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By G. Campbell - May 4 - 2:36 am

  My Jaguar S was bought last summer and was assembled in the U.K. Every detail was perfect and solid. It has terrific acceleration and is extremely comfortable for both short and longtrips! I was concerned about Illinois snowy winter, and purchased snow tires. I was driving in the worst snow storms,and had wonderful and very safe trip seach time. I was always in complete control and felt very safe. My S-8 is an extrodinary car and would buy another in a heartbeat. My service department has been extremely responsive and helpful. I am still discovering wonderful details about this car, and am enjoying driving this fast, responsive, and safe car each day. What a wonderful piece of machinery!

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  Love the R - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By johnny - April 15 - 10:00 am

  Beautiful car. Has the perfect balance of power, handling and ride -- where others in this class miss the mark, or overcorrect. The back end, down by the exhaust is a negative design move. I actually feel the first 2 years of this model (03-04) is a more aggressive look (despite what many of the published reviews say). I miss the built-in fog lights upfront, and the wheels look less sporty than before.

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  2005 Jag S type Racing - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By kevin pantera - February 14 - 11:40 pm

  clean lines with guts under the hood. moves right along with a little road noise.