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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Nothing like a Jag - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By Royce Moss - December 1 - 10:20 pmMy wife suprised me with a beautiful platinum S Type 3.0 with a big red bow - just like the comercials on TV! My Jag is perfect. I just love the styling, comfort, ride feel, power and the great sound system. I also love the adoring looks and comments I get from eveyone. As far as Im concerned its the perfect car for me. I now look for excuses to drive. When im stuck in traffic on the freeway I dont even care!!
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Not a main stream car - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By Joe R - November 12 - 2:20 amI love the S type Jaguar. It reminds me of the old Jaguar coupes. I really like that no other car looks like it. This is the 2nd S-type I have owned. The body style is distinctive, the interior elegant, and the handling is terrific. This car is fun to drive!
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My new Jaguar - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By Tonya Williams - November 5 - 10:00 amI just bought my new S-type last week and I really enjoy my car a whole lot. It is a comfortable ride wtih plush leather and beautiful wood trim. The engine power has enough of push for me and it is major upgrade compared to my 2000 S-type that I traded for this one.
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Great Car ! - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By Drew - August 27 - 8:03 amGreat style, performance and quality. Im getting 19/30 mpg! Nav works great. Fantastic road car: I just completed a 14 hour non-stop trip with no aches or pains because everything is adjustable to exactly fit each driver. It definitely has that "English Feel" to it which is priceless.
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Super Sedan - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By steve - August 10 - 12:10 pmThis was supposed to be my wifes car, for me to borrow only to drive clients who might not appreciate the ride in my 911. My excuse for getting the "R" was that I didnt want to cause an accident if I forgot which car I was in. But on weekends, rather than making her ride in the Porsche, I find myself looking forward to getting this beast out on the freeway. Elegant, fabulous looks, goes like a bat out of hell, stops on a dime, seats are incredibly comfortable, and great agility for a car this size. Its a car in which its easy to create the illusion that youre a good driver. My wife also finds it easy to drive at her more relaxed pace (not in "S" mode).
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Absolutely the best mid-sized car! - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By William J. - March 31 - 10:00 amThe 2005 Jaguar S-Type is unbelievable. It has improved cosmetically a lot, except for the rear. The rear is beginning to look like a ford, not attracting. The interior is what I have to brag about. The new wood styling, piping on the seats, many new standard options, rack and pinion steering which makes a tight sport feel to driving, and so much more (VDP edition)!! This car makes you really feel like a million bucks, as a Jaguar should. I get an adrenaline rush just sitting in it with my hands on the wood steering wheel. The driving is so fun it makes me want to take a 10-hour road trip! The navigation is a great add on, really fun and convenient
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Good But Could Be Better - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By Tucson driver - February 8 - 3:16 amI used to drive traditional 2-seat convertible sports cars. Now as a grown-up I buy 4-door sedans that have potential to be fun to drive, such as a turbo-charged Audi and a 5-series BMW. The 2005 S-type 4.2 beats those in terms of visual appeal and perceived poshness, but not in actual comfort or roominess and certainly not in handling. Smooth cruising, yes. Handling, no. The reliability is barely good enough to keep me semi-satisfied. Same for the amount of interioor rattling. Unless the 2008 S-type handles much better better, I am not going to be seduced by the sexy spy photos, and when my lease ends, I am going to switch.
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Performance for those with patience - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By RWhite - September 19 - 2:46 pmFast, luxurious, comfortable, and very easy to handle. However, 25 months after I bought it new, during which it was in the shop for warranty work for 38 days, I had to trade it for a car I could depend on. When it runs, it is wonderful. However, everything negative about Jaguars reliability came true. I would only recommend this car to someone who has money, patience, and lives very close to a Jaguar dealer.
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Awesome Jaguar - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By Wendy - August 11 - 3:13 pmRides smooth, I have the new color, Midnight, it looks black in the day and blue in the evening, chrome wheels and mirros, plus love all of the extras, 6 CD player, Navigation, built in phone. I bought the VDP and this one is so beautiful. Lots of chrome!
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The New Jags Rock ! - 2005 Jaguar S-Type
By PRI - July 10 - 7:33 amThis is my second Jag. The first being a new 1974 E-Type "back in the day". My 4.2 S-Type is fantastic... everything they promised it to be. A real "head turner". Adjustable everything, great handling and style, better than advertised gas mileage (19/30). I drive more now (just to get it on the road for that Jaguar experience!).
