Jaguar today unveiled the new 2008 Jaguar S-Type at the Bologna Motor Show. The new 2008 Jaguar S-Type comes in 4 different trim levels including including the S-Type Spirit, S-Type XS, S-Type SE and a S-Type R with varients of a twin-turbo V6 diesel and a 4.2 liter supercharged V8. Jaguar will be giving customers better value for their money with enhancements and reduced prices.
Source: Jaguar
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Excellent value-for-money across the rangeEnhancements to the S-TYPE product range in the UK simplify the line-up to four trim levels, all offering customers improved value-for-money: the Spirit, XS, SE and ‘R’.
Enhancements to the S-TYPE product range in the UK simplify the line-up to four trim levels, all offering customers improved value-for-money: the Spirit, XS, SE and ‘R’.S-TYPE Spirit (2.7 diesel and 3.0 petrol) – The new entry to the range will be the 2.7 diesel and 3.0 petrol Spirit models. These cars feature 8×6 way leather seats and automatic transmission as standard in addition to the other changes being made to the whole range. Importantly the 08MY S-TYPE Spirit models also feature a £1,000 price reduction and offer outstanding value with diesel prices starting at under £30,000 and petrol prices below £29,000.
S-TYPE XS (2.7 diesel and 3.0 petrol) – The highly successful XS model replaces the existing S-TYPE Sport. The 3.0 petrol XS is based upon the 08MY 3.0 Spirit and includes automatic transmission, SE steering wheel and reverse park control as standard. Additional standard features include 18-inch Mercury Alloy wheels, an Exterior Styling Pack displaying a stylish front spoiler with fog lamps, perforated leather sports seats, sports interior theme, de-chromed bumpers and sports suspension.
The 2008 model year S-TYPE 3.0 XS will be priced at £31,995. The specification of this car also includes automatic transmission as standard. A 2.7 diesel XS with identical specification is also offered, priced at £32,995.
S-TYPE SE (2.7 diesel and 3.0 petrol) – Improvements to the SE include the addition of 18-inch Triton wheels, 10×8 leather seats and rain sensing wipers, as well as the bumper and grille enhancements being applied to the whole range. Pricing at £33,495 (3.0 litre) and £34,495 (2.7 diesel) is £455 more than the prior model year.
S-TYPE R (4.2 litre supercharged V8) – Following the success of a similar change on XJR at 07MY, the flagship S-TYPE R derivative has been repositioned. This range-topping model offers increased value through the fitment of 19-inch Barcelona wheels as standard. More significantly the on-the-road price is reduced to £45,000 (from £50,040). This lower price further reinforces the car’s outstanding value.
Mike Cross, Chief Engineer, Vehicle Integrity, sums up the car he lives with every day: “The S-TYPE R has a dual personality, in line with Jaguar’s philosophy for our ultra high performance flagship vehicles. The car is inherently quiet, refined and comfortable – but when stirred, it becomes a true performance machine, satisfying the demands of the driving enthusiast. Power is instantly available, without ever being intimidating or overly demanding of the driver.”
Models no longer offered include the 2.7 diesel Classic and 3.0 petrol Classic models,
2.7 diesel S and 3.0 petrol S models, 2.7 diesel and 3.0 petrol Sport derivatives and all naturally aspirated 4.2 V8 engine derivatives.
S-TYPE 08MY sees Jaguar Racing Green replaced with new Emerald Fire. All other exterior colours remain unchanged.
In summary, S-TYPE 08MY provides a series of specification enhancements and significantly simplifies the range. Together with important price reductions (in particular to the Spirit and ‘R’ models) and the continuation of the successful XS model, these changes deliver an excellent value-for-money proposition for customers.
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