TheX Type is the worst Jaguar made ever unfortunately. They were kind of cool looking in their baby XJ way but they had few redeeming qualities. Not only did they reset Jaguar’s reputation for quality and reliability back to nearly the BL days after massive positive swings through the 80s and 90s but it was also a financial failure. RoadTest. The iteration of the Jaguar S-Type offered a V8 engine for about the same price as six-cylinder models from its key competitors. The S-Type's V8 provides quicker, smoother acceleration 2000Jaguar S-Type Edit. Recalls. Near Boydton, VA . 23917. 1 Safety Recall Found for Cars Like Yours. Issues of quality, reliability and durability are important to drivers, but they don’t Theaddition of the S-Type R gives Jaguar a high-performance sedan to compete with the best there is. It not only looks great, but it offers powerful performance in a relatively subtle package Getin-depth info on the 2002 Jaguar S-TYPE model year including prices, specs, reviews, pictures, safety and reliability ratings. Enterthe 1999 S-Type R, featuring a 4.2-liter V8 that turned out 396 hp and — without a limiter — Jaguar says it could top out at 191 mph. Unfortunately, many Jaguars Withits bulky transmission tunnel, the S-Type suits two in the back rather than three, but there's plenty of legroom. There's a 60:40 split for the rear seats, but don't plan on carrying anything Cant beat it for the money. forcefed, 05/17/2010. 2006 Jaguar S-Type R 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A) Amazing power and handling for a car its size, the ability to get 29mpg if you cruise on the 3liter V6 (235 hp) 4-liter V8 (290 hp) Get the latest in-depth reviews, ratings, pricing and more for the 2000 Jaguar S-Type from Consumer Reports. Originallylaunched for model year 2000, the S-Type sits in the middle of Jaguar's sedans. It fits between the luxurious XJ range and the new X-Type sedan, about 6 inches shorter overall than the IxRGiA.