2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type: Year-to-Year Changes

2004 Jaguar S-Type: Except for slight changes in engine output ratings, little was new for 2004. The base 3.0 model held a 235-horsepower V6, while the 4.2 sedan used a 294-horsepower, 4.2-liter V8 and the R sedan's supercharged V8 produced 390 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission remained standard on all. The 3.0 could be equipped with a five-speed manual as a no-charge option. The R sedan had an automatically-adjusting sport suspension, which was included in a Sport Package option for 3.0 and 4.2 models. Optional Adaptive Cruise Control was designed to maintain a set following distance from traffic ahead.

2005 Jaguar S-Type: A new luxury VDP edition joined the 2005 lineup as an option group for the 4.2 sedan, including upgrades to the standard leather/wood interior decor. Jaguar also noted revisions to S-Type styling led by a freshened front end, modified primary instrumentation, and altered cabin trim. The 3.0 V6 model no longer came with a manual transmission. That model exchanged its 16-inch wheels for the 17s used by the 4.2 sedan. Both models were available with a tauter-suspension Sport Package. For 2005, that option replaced its 17-inch wheels with 18s, which were also a standalone choice. Newly available with the Sport Package, and on the R sedan, was aluminum interior trim instead of the usual wood.

2006 Jaguar S-Type: No changes for the S-Type in 2006.

2007 Jaguar S-Type: Several popular options became standard for 2007 on the S-Type. Previously optional features now standard included heated front seats for the 3.0 and a navigation system and front-obstacle detection for the 4.0. All models also got driver-seat memory and power pedals for '07. Aluminum interior trim was no longer offered.

2008 Jaguar S-Type: The 2008 Jaguar S-Type got a minor exterior facelift as it entered its final model year. This premium midsize sedan will be replaced by the 2009 Jaguar XF.