Jaguar S-TYPE Model Overview

The new Jaguar S-Type was introduced in 2000 as a lower priced mid-size alternative to the flagship XJ. The original S-Type debuted in the 1960s, and the 21st century reinvention had many similar styling attributes. The oval grille is the car's most prominent retro feature.
The S-Type was the first engineering collaboration of sorts between Jaguar and its new owner, Ford. The S-Type shared the Ford DEW platform with the Lincoln LS.
S-Type production will end after 2007, and the new XF model is expected as the replacement. Highlights during the eight-year run include the addition of the supercharged S-Type R in 2003, and a light face lift in 2004.