Jaguar S-Type

Jaguar S-Type in Nigeria

If you want the finest of what this brand has to offer in a sedan, this is it. Significant updates and modifications added over the years make this classic beauty even more appealing.

The original model debuted in 1963, with design cues from the oversized MkX and the Mk2, making it one of the most instantly recognizable sporty saloons of the time. So, even though its curving retro style recalls memories of a legendary namesake, calling a four-door saloon debuted in 1999 a classic is certainly a stretch.

The car competes with vehicles from Cadillac, Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. It's a superbly styled car, immediately recognizable as a Jaguar from a distance and a welcome break from the cookie-cutter look found in this class. You can check it out on Cars45.

Sport variants include sport seats, a sport steering wheel, distinctive alloy wheels, body-color exterior trim, bigger brakes, and the company’s Computer Active Technology Suspension System (CATS) to either the 3.0 SE or the 4.2 V8.

Specifications of some of the models of this car found on our platform are shown in the table below.

2003 4.2L

The latest of this model arrived in 1999 as a 2000 model and quickly doubled the company’s global sales. Despite sharing a basic basis with the Lincoln LS, the S-Type is a real Jaguar.

Its powertrains, suspension settings, steering, and design are all unique to it. The sole indication of a connection with Lincoln is a sprinkling of shared interior parts.

What is new in this model of the Jaguar S-type 2003?

Significant modifications for 2003 put the car even further apart from its Lincoln cousin. The advent of a supercharged R model is the most significant announcement for 2003. The R will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds thanks to a 390-horsepower 4.2-liter V8 engine under the hood.

The company boasts that this is its most powerful sedan to date. For 2003, there are numerous safety enhancements. Jaguar has included stability control as standard equipment, and the brakes have been enhanced with a panic assist feature. New chairs with anti-whiplash technology are housed in a remodeled cabin.

New for 2003 is dual-stage front airbags and new side curtain airbags that protect the front and rear seat occupants, as well as a new adaptive restraint technology system.

Shorter-statured adults can sit further away from the steering wheel thanks to new electrically adjustable pedals with a memory function that stores the preferences of several drivers.

Pros of the Jaguar S-type 2003

The R sport sedan particularly comes with a stunning appearance and a plethora of standard safety features. It boasts of a better drive train, interior, and it is very economic with fuel consumption.

Cons

The car is on the high side and therefore the maintenance will mostly drain your pocket or account as the case may be. This, however, should not be an issue for those who are familiar with the phrase “Nothing good comes easy”.

Buying consideration of the Jaguar S-Type

When it comes to classic status, the car is unquestionably at the top of the list. Under the hood, there's not much to worry about because the engines on these cars are powerful, chain-driven units capable of interplanetary mileage if a great service history is maintained.

So if you ever want to buy the Jaguar S-type in Nigeria, please head online to Cars45 and buy yours from the available options for sale.