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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  S Type Jaguar review - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By Danny Rather - June 1 - 7:13 am

  Excellent ride, beautiful interior with very good sound system. The most beautiful feature of this car is its exterior classic beauty.

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  Love that Jag! - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By NOVA Realtor - March 26 - 10:23 pm

  This is the third S-type Jag I have owned. I love the responsiveness and the easy handling. It is responsive and a fun car.

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  What an outstanding car - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
  By fa5tcat - March 18 - 3:12 pm

  I purchased this 2005 TYPE R a few months ago with 58000 miles on it. I deperately wanted the 05 s they made improvements to it and i had driven the 03 which was still an impressive car. It is by far the best luxury sports sedan i have owned, being British i wanted a car to match and this is definately above what i expected. The power and equipment are awesome and comes close to the MB BMW M5 equivalent. It maybe doesnt have the toys of the M5 but in comparison it feels bespoke and handmade in many areas and less clinical. I had a few fault lights come on for no reason but soon learned that the marine sized battery in the trunk was low on power and was ready to be replaced. Now it just WOW

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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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  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!