The 2005 model year brings the only significant exterior styling changes in the S-Type's short history. Alterations include new taillights, an all-aluminum hood, a face-lifted front fascia. Inside, the S-Type sedan has a new bronze trim finish and redesigned instrumentation. New packages include Aluminum Trim for both models, and a Vanden Plas upgrade for the V-8, which includes burled walnut, premium leather and special wheels. The Sport Package is also continued.
Despite a variety of available upgrades and the availability of the R-Style sedan, the S-Type continues with only two distinct trim levels. The sedan is available with a 3.0 liter V-6 or a 4.2 liter V-8. The V-8 models also adds several additional features. Options on both models include the aforementioned Sport and Aluminum upgrades, a navigation system, CD Changer, and the CATS suspension system.
The 3.0 liter V-6 will provide 235 horsepower and 216 pound-feet of torque, sending the 3800 pound sedan from 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds. A six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission is available with this engine. The 4.2 liter V-8 generates 293 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque and can only be teamed with the six-speed automatic transmission. The 0 to 60 mph time is just 6.2 seconds with this engine, and fuel economy is estimated at 17/26 mpg.
The S-Type has been generally well-reviewed since a series on much-needed mechanical and electrical updates in 2003. Some issues remain, like fuel economy, features reliability (cruise control, garage door opener), some Ford-like components, and service/parts/routine maintenance costs. The S-Type has been consistently praised for the overall driving experience. Handling, responsiveness, and engine power are all top features among owners.
I have a 2005 S-type Jaguar with about 40,000 miles. We are not able to pass the smog test and no one can tell us why. It was at the repair shop for about 2-months and they never got it to pass. Any suggestions on what to do next?
Brought a Jaguar S type,V6 2.7 D, SE for £2100 from Woodside Vehicals Ltd, 1-7, Peters Street, Bury, Gt. Manchester, BL9 6AB. The advert, on line, told me they would deliver to my door, they had a 7 days return policy and offered a 4 month warranty. After asking Ali, the salesman, as many questions as I could over the phone I felt confident enough to go ahead with the purchase. Car arrived Friday 03/05/2024 at 5pm (approx). On Monday 06th I drove the car for the first time, it broke down and I had to call the AA. Quick, cost free fix, something to do with the fuel pump. Wednesday, the next time I drove the car an engine warning light came on the dashboard. I drove it directly to my usual garage that services my cars and asked them to check it over for me. Couldn’t do the job until Friday and at lunchtime they phoned with the bad news. 10 pages of faults and 2 photos of underbody rust. I was told by the seller that the car was rust free. Having this news I immediately contacted the seller telling him that I wanted them to collect the car and I wanted a full refund. I was told somebody would contact me later. They never did. I contacted them on the Saturday to be told by Ali that he was in a meeting and would contact later. He never has and now my calls go unanswered and my texts are ignored. I think my phone may have been blocked.
lights left on battery went dead. aaa jumped start. since then parking brake fault light on.
tac surges when driving the car at 35mph
Recently had an oil change w/ filter done by Mavis. Week later car shows 1/2 qt. low and car won't start. can this be related?
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Alpine premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in cargo area
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent