Jaguar s-type Cars For Sale In Canada

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In the E2 (premium business) segment, where competition between manufacturers is particularly high, Jaguar has been offering a rear-wheel-drive S-Type sedan since January 1999, based on the Ford LS1 platform.

The car has been waiting for a long time. Its creation has been closely followed since the days when it was known only under the dry factory designation X200. However, the S-Type ("type S") also does not sound very romantic, but connoisseurs of the brand know that a car with this name has already been in the Jaguar range.

In October 1963, the public saw the Jaguar S-Ty for the first time at the London Motor Show.pe. Externally, the car was very similar to the Mk II model, of which, in fact, it was a modification. It was created in order to fill the "market gap" that existed between the Mk II and the top model Mk X.

The development of the S-Type spent $ 680 million. Half of the amount went to the modernization and expansion of the plant in Birmingham. This is the first Jaguar plant to carry out the entire production cycle - from body stamping to final assembly.

The S-Type is naturally rear-wheel drive. The box is a 5-speed automatic. There is a system of exchange rate stabilization.The suspension settings are tailored to the sporty spirit of the vehicle. The list of options includes a sports package - Electronic Suspension Control (CATS), 17-inch wheels and category Z tires.

The powertrain lineup offered two motors. The first is a 4.0 L V-eight AJ-V8, the same as on the XJ sedan and XK coupes and convertibles, with a slightly reduced power (281 hp). This engine accelerates the S-Type to a hundred in 6.6 seconds. Maximum speed (with sports package) - 240 km / h.

Second engine - 3.0 L V-six AJ-V6, made on the basis of the Ford engineDuratec, - develops a power of 240 hp. Acceleration - 8 seconds, top speed - 208 km / h (with sports package - 225 km / h).

Jaguar S-Type is not only a sports car, but also a luxury car, therefore it is equipped and equipped accordingly. Traditional leather and wood; navigation system and telephone; heated windshield and rainfall sensor, obstacle detection system when reversing. The real know-how is the voice control system offered as an option for the S-Type.

Made by Visteon Automotive Systems. Nazhiyou press the button on the steering wheel - and you can command. The difference between the Visteon system and others is that it recognizes speech regardless of accent or dialect, and the user can speak fluently, without choosing previously memorized phrases and without making artificial pauses between words.

In 2003, the updated Jaguar S-Type appeared. The contours of the new bonnet (made of aluminum) are more pronounced. The car also received a new radiator grille. The rear is taller and heavier. In addition, there are new taillights and decorativespoiler on the trunk lid.

The most significant changes took place inside the cabin. The panel of the modified version of the S-Type looks flawless, as it is made exactly according to the native Jaguar sketches. The interior boasts wood accents and expensive soft leather upholstery. And the navigation system (which is installed as an option) has a convenient touch screen. An innovation is the electronic parking system, the sensor of which is installed in the transmission area and automatically activates the brakes if there is a dangercollisions while parking.

The new version of the car received a 4.2 liter, 32-valve V-8 engine with a capacity of 400 horses, which allows it to accelerate from a standstill to a speed of 100 km per hour in 5.3 seconds. Unsurprisingly, with such power, the car is equipped with sports seats with additional bolsters that provide lateral support for the driver's back. The car feels great on twisty roads and confidently enters the tightest corners at high speed.

The following engines are also installed on the S-Typeand: base 2.5 l V6 24V (201 hp) and turbo diesel CR 2.7 l V6 24V (206 hp), joint development of Ford and PSA, intended mainly for the European market.

Engine power is transferred to the wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission or the latest 6-speed automatic transmission (which, incidentally, is the first time ever installed on a Jaguar). Gear changes are very smooth and almost imperceptible.

Basic equipment includes ABS + EBD, TC, DSC, leather upholstery, wood trim, multifunction steering wheel, full power accessories including steering wheelku, dual-zone climate control.

Steering turns are precise and predictable, and the S-Type obeys the slightest movement of the driver's hands without question. The only drawback of the steering system is that at high speeds the steering wheel becomes "sensitive" to the state of the road surface, although there is no unpleasant sensation of shaking or vibration. The steering wheel itself is slightly larger than usual and very pleasant to the touch.

The S-Type body is not 10% stiffer than before, which positively affects the course and handling of the car and increasesIt promotes the safety of the driver and passengers. And the body weight is reduced by several kilograms due to the use of aluminum.

The suspension includes many aluminum parts, which can significantly reduce its weight. Despite the stiff shock absorbers, the S-Type's suspension is still much softer than the competition. This may disappoint fans of rigid sport suspensions, but it provides a comfortable ride, reduces shaking on bumpy roads and reduces body roll in tight corners.

S-Type 2003 model year can beIt's safe to say that it is luxurious, attractive and, most importantly, it is made in the Jaguar style.

The body lines of the S-Type 2008 model year are close to the retro style, which, along with the luxury of the interior, according to experts, will somewhat expand the target audience of the series. There is a lot of hope for this car - it should help Jaguar to significantly increase sales. It is noteworthy that one of the working names of the new product was XF, and it was assumed that this sedan might become a fundamentally new car inJaguar lineup. However, the 2008 model will still be a completely revamped S-Type vehicle.

The new sedan has four trim levels: Spirit, XS, SE and R. The simplest of them, Spirit, is equipped with two engine options: a diesel displacement of 2.7 liters and a three-liter gasoline. In addition, a six-speed automatic transmission is standard. The XS and SE have the same powertrain options as the Spirit. The XS is likely to replace the existing S-Type Sport. Three-literThe XS version has a sport-tuned suspension in conjunction with an automatic transmission. The powerful R version has the largest engine in the model range - a 4.2L petrol V8 with a turbocharger.

In general, it can be noted that outwardly the car began to look more dynamic and at the same time did not lose its elegance. All models received a sports bumper and a new grille. The body color scheme remained unchanged, except for the R version. She will receive a new fiery emerald hue, which, according to the designers, conveysspirit of technical "charge" of the car. The style of the interior space has noticeably lost the ideas of Jaguar classicism, but it has become multifunctional and acquired a more modern look. At the same time, for the interior trim, among other things, a status design is offered from combinations of leather and mahogany.

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