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- 5,635 below average sedan 109,579 black automatic
2007 jaguar s-type review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. And fast. introductiona cat flows like dark liquid in moonlight, and so do the lines of a jaguar s-type. And that, really, is the point of any jaguar. It's a comfortable car, it handles well, and it makes a statement when it pulls up to a five-star hotel. the base 3. 0-liter v6 delivers responsive performance, thanks partly to the superb six-speed automatic transmission. Jaguar re-engineered the s-type for 2003 and revamped its styling for 2005 when the wonderful zf six-speed automatic transmission became standard across the range. Additional refinements arrived with the 2006 models. The premium-level 4. 2-liter v8 was re-tuned just slight to deliver even 300 horsepower in its naturally aspirated form and 400 horsepower with a supercharger. At the same time, both the base 3. 0-liter v6 and the normally aspirated v8 achieved ulev emissions status. A new conti-teves braking system promised more stopping power. for 2007, jaguar has focused on interior refinement. All s-types now come with the same grade of leather, the premium grade. Each comes with rich leather upholstery and all the other features associated with a premium luxury car. All models come with a six-speed automatic transmission. the s-type 3. 0 48,335) is powered by a 235-hp 3. 0-liter v6. Chassis upgrades include jaguar's enhanced computer active suspension (ecats), bigger brake discs up front, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside are performance-style seats and gray-stained bird's-eye maple in place of walnut burl. The shift knob is leather-covered and there's no wood on the steering wheel. Stainless exhaust tips, a trunk lid spoiler, a body-color (instead of bright) molding around the grille, and a unique three-scoop motif below the front bumper. A luxury package 3,000) adds adaptive cruise control and reverts to a more traditional walnut-burl interior theme. It also includes an electric rear sunblind; premium foot well rugs; and bright exterior trim on bumper blades, grille surround, mirror caps, and side window frames. Adaptive cruise control is optional 2,200) on the r. optional across the range is sirius satellite radio 450). Jaguar substantially re-styled the s-type for 2005, giving it a sharper, cleaner, more assertive face, with a more sharply defined v-shaped bulge in its hood. at the same time, the s-type acquired a longer, leaner look down the side with better integrated door sills. Around back, its distinctive round tail lamps provided a more technical, jewel-like appearance and blended smoothly into the new curves of the tail. The wider rear trunk finisher was simplified, running the full width between the new rear lamps. Jaguar claims the subtly re-shaped trunk reduced both lift and drag. the changes continued for 2006 when the chrome mesh grille previously seen only on the high-performance r-model became standard across the lineup. the wipers feature an interesting washing system, with the washer jets incorporated into the wiper arms for better coverage. Quality has improved dramatically in recent years. In 1989, jaguar ranked at the bottom of the list in the j. Power and associates initial quality study, one rung above yugo. By 2003 jaguar had risen to third from the top, just below lexus and cadillac. For 2007, jaguar still scores in the top eight in an increasingly competitive race, where that rating represents a much higher standard of quality than it did a decade ago. interiorall jaguar s-types come with the same grade of rich leather upholstery. Sumptuous leather is used on the surfaces of all seats and door panels, with contrasting piping on most models. Burl walnut wood veneer is standard; gray-stained bird's-eye maple is used for the supercharged r-model, but the warmer natural walnut can be substituted as part of the new s-type r luxury package. the wood-and-leather steering wheel looks and feels good; and it harmonizes visually with the colors of the instrument panel behind it. A well-designed toggle on the left side of the steering column quickly, easily and precisely controls the power tilt and telescopic adjustments for the steering wheel. the front seats are comfortable and supportive, with a nice firm seat bottom that minimizes fatigue on long trips. there is a decent amount of space for rear-seat passengers. Rear legroom is on par with other similar sized cars. the instrument pod contains just a fuel gauge and water temperature gauge besides the speedometer and tachometer. All told it is a pleasant design. Climate controls and sound system buttons are big, easy to discern and easy to operate. two glove boxes are provided in addition to the center console storage. Sunglasses can be stashed in an overhead console case lined with soft rubber. Dual cupholders are provided, but are mounted far enough to the rear as to be a bit awkward to reach while driving. trunk space is only average at 14. 1 cubic feet, due to the curvy rear end. Old-fashioned swan-neck hinges intrude into the cargo space, but their advantage is that the trunk lid will conveniently pop up when opened. The six-speed automatic zf is the same transmission used in the bmw 7 series. This transmission is extremely responsive and silky smooth. It delivers both good performance and decent fuel economy. A sport mode allows the driver to shift manually. Select this mode and the transmission will not shift above the highest gear selected, though as needed it will shift down and back up below this gear. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ CD Changer✔ Alloy Wheels
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