New Jaguar XF Replacing S-Type
Jaguar just delivered the first images and information on the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, but most observers won’t notice anything different from the previous five model years. That’s because Jaguar is replacing the S-Type with an all-new sedan called the XF in early 2008.
There are absolutely no details about the XF available from Jaguar, other than it will replace the S-Type and a vague reference to it resembling the new XK coupe and convertible. The name follows in the footsteps of the XJ and XK. With a release date of spring 2008, we’d expect to see a concept version of the XF relatively soon — like at the Detroit auto show in January.
What is new for the 2008 S-Type? Well, the entire lineup gets the wire mesh grille and bumper treatments that appeared on the previous year’s performance-oriented S-Type R. A new assortment of wheels are available, and the front seats have been upgraded. Otherwise you’re looking at the same car as in 2007, with the same engine choices. The 2008 S-Type will go on sale in the first half of 2007. Prices have not yet been announced.
Source: Ford
2008 Jaguar S-Type
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Looks like Jaguar looked at the Kia Amati for its front end redesign...gag :P
Paul,
the S Type debuted as a 2000 model and looked pretty much the same as it does here. The Amanti debuted in 2003.
yeah Kia followed Jag to attempt to make the Amanti appear more upscale.
this is the new s-type? it looks like a lighty modified current s-type. Pathetic
er,
Did you read the post? This is the 2008 S Type. Like we said it looks exactly like the 2007 minus a few minor tweaks. The car will be completely replaced by a new model called the XF that will look like the XK coupe for 2009 MY.
That's right, the pic is not the XF. The XF will blow you away - it's amazing.
Change is good,of course it'll have to grow on you but,I see positive feedback eventually.
THE NEW S-TYPE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 2009 IS ABSURD. THE CURRENT S-TYPE HAS BEEN IN PRODUCTION/LONG IN THE TOOTH SINCE 2000 WITH A FEW BUMPER AND ENGINE MODS.THIS IS THE REASON Y THEY HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH SALES.STALE PRODUCTS THAT HAVE OVER STAYED THEIR WELCOME. FIRE EVERYONE IN UPPER MANAGEMENT AND GET SOME YOUNG FRESH IDEAS AND NEW TALENT.