Ford's goal in designing the rear-wheel-drive LS was to close a gaping hole in its passenger-car lineup. And since the LS shares its platform with the Jaguar S-Type, it meets that goal handily. The standard V6 is smooth though not very powerful. The automatic transmission suits this engine well, however. Those who opt for the V6 can also choose a manual transmission. The V8 is quiet and muscular, and comes with an automatic that can be shifted manually. Handling is agile, and the ride is comfortable. Road noise is a bit high, however. Storage space in the cabin is very sparse.
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Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Owner Satisfaction
Owner Satisfaction
To learn about satisfaction, CR has collected survey data from our annual survey on more than half a million vehicles. Our subscribers provide great insights into their satisfaction by answering one simple question: If they had it to do all over again, would they definitely buy or lease the same model? In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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