The latest issue of Autoweek
has a cover story on the 2008 Jaguar S-Type, but it's hard to tell if there's anything to get excited about. The computer generated images used for the story aren't particularly promising as they make the new Jag look like a cross between an Audi and a Lexus. Then there's the big grille on the front that looks like a drainage grate and an odd looking rear end with ultra slim taillights. The pics are nearly as good looking as the R-D6 concept pictured right...
I've got a feeling the sketches don't do the S-Type justice as I've talked to people at Jaguar who said this car looks so good it was approved the minute top execs laid eyes on it. Autoweek also predicts a 350hp 5.0-liter V8 as the standard V8 engine with a supercharged 460hp version slated for the "R" model. A turbocharged 3.2-liter inline six is also being considered as an alternative for improved mileage. Look for the debut of the 2008 Jaguar S-Type sometime next year with sales beginning in early 2008.
rangner says:
09:38 AM, 09/21/06
Looks like it has a little Bentley in the grille
ateixeira says:
10:40 AM, 09/21/06
Looks like a leftover Subaru Tribeca grille to me. :-)
blueguydotcom says:
11:07 AM, 09/21/06
Far sexier than the current S-type.
mercedesman1 says:
01:51 PM, 09/21/06
looks kinda awkward and i have to disagree i find the current one much much better...
blueguydotcom says:
09:27 AM, 09/22/06
Awkward? Wow, that's one of the few cars I've seen - since the intro of the latest GT3 - that looks attractive and fresh. Lately all we're getting are ugly cars like the 07 3 series coupe and the even more hideous retro-dorky FJ Cruiser.
chrisburgos15 says:
03:10 PM, 09/23/06
What? CGI? it looks EXACTLY like the RD-6,,,in fact it is. Type in google images- jaguar RD-6. But isnt it a bit too small to be the new S-type? or maybe this is just a smaller hatch version. And yes this truly is a beautiful car.
fst1 says:
08:37 AM, 10/ 2/06
Sorry if this was confusing, but it says right in the text that the picture used in the post is of the R-D6.
Ed Hellwig
_killermonkey says:
05:06 PM, 12/ 5/06
I dont think they will make the car with that grille
too controversial