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Jaguar S-Type

EPA MPG: NA
Average Retail Price
$3,275 - $4,700

RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

Beneath its distinctive Jaguar styling, the S-Type is a pleasant but unexceptional car offering a run-of-the-mill driving experience. It lacks the outstanding convenience, refinement, and performance of its major competitors from BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. The 3.0-liter V6 doesn't feel very responsive, particularly at low revs, but the V8 is smooth and powerful. The ride is supple and well controlled but can't match the BMW 5-Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class in comfort and quietness. Handling is sound but unexceptional. The rear seat and trunk are cramped.

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2003 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
NA
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2003 Luxury midsized cars Ratings

$3,275 - $4,700
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EPA MPG NA
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$3,950 - $4,000
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EPA MPG 20 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$3,575 - $4,225
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EPA MPG 22 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$3,125 - $4,250
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EPA MPG 20 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$3,975 - $5,100
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EPA MPG 21 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
Features & Specs
Body Style
    sedan
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
Rear
Engines Available
  • 3-liter V6 (235 hp)
  • 4.2-liter V8 (294 hp)
  • 4.2-liter V8 supercharged (400 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 6-speed automatic
  • 5-speed manual
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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