The Jaguar S-Type enters its last year of production--it will be replaced by the long anticipated XF model for 2009--with new front-end styling for the 3.0 and 4.2 models, borrowed from the sporty S-Type R. The standard wheel design on all three S-Type models has been upgraded. Also, in the S-Type R, new Satin Mahogany veneers replace the gray-stained Birdseye Maple gloss veneers. The last 750 3.0 and 4.2 models will carry a "Satin Edition" distinction, with matte Satin Mahogany wood veneer trim, a leather wrapped steering wheel, and a chrome- and leather-trimmed shift knob. Only five colors will be available: Ebony, Liquid Silver, Lunar Grey, Radiance, and Porcelain, with two different interior combinations.
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For 2007, the premium package is now standard equipment in the Jaguar S-Type 3.0. This includes electrochromic mirrors, adjustable foot pedals, memory features for the driving position and side mirrors, plus a programmable garage door opener. Bluetooth technology and a DVD-based GPS are standard in the S-Type 4.2. The S-Type R is now available with an optional luxury package that includes soft-grain leather-trimmed seating with piping, burl walnut veneers, an electric rear sunshade, bright exterior trim, and adaptive cruise control.
SelectBrowse ListingsThe S-Type was made by working with Lincoln and by using the Ford platform for midsized cars to create an all-new body style for Jaguarthat was both luxurious and impeccable, originally introduced in 2000. In 2001,Jaguar added alloy wheels with ten spokes as well as a few new colors to choosefrom. They also moved the CD changer to the trunk, added a Reverse ParkControl, a Voice Activation Control system and a Motorola Timeport phonesystem, amongst numerous other minor additions. The 2002 S-Type offered three new hues that includedGreen, Quartz and Zircon. The model also added cup holders in the back thatwere seat deployed, and now offered a 3.0-liter V6 or 4.0-liter V8 engine witha new suspension system called CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension).The carmaker also added a new color: Pacific Blue. In 2003, Jaguar revamped the interior of this car andadded several new trims including: S-Type 3.0 SE and 3.0 Sport, 4.2 V8 and R.The V6 engine got a new five-speed manual transmission and the V8 got a newsix-speed transmission. The company also added stability control, side curtainand front airbags standard, xenon headlamps, and an optional premium Alpinesound system with a touchscreen voice command system. The 2004 S-Type added adaptive cruise control and anoptional six-speed automatic transmission. In 2005, Jaguar made some minorchanges to the body style, added some new interior options and trims, includingheated seats and walnut trim, and offered 17 wheels as an optional upgrade. In 2006, a new braking system was added as was a new meshgrill insert, in addition to the car also featuring Bluetooth connectivity. The2007 S-Type featured minimal changes and added a few new interior trims as wellas a radar-based cruise control. In 2008, the final production year for thiscar, a few cosmetic changes were made to the models, including larger wheelsfor the V6 (18) and V8 (19) models.
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