2001JaguarS-TypeJaguar S-Type2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L V6SedanSedanRWDEnglandThe S-Type gets new 10-spoke alloy wheels for 2001, along with exterior color options Onyx White and Roman Bronze. The folks at Jaguar have decided to move the six-disc CD changer from the glove box to the trunk. ISOFIX is added to the rear for securing child seats and Reverse Park Control now comes standard. An electronically controlled, speed-proportional power steering system is new this year and the software for the Voice Activation Control system has been upgraded. A Deluxe Communications Package featuring a Motorola Timeport digital phone system is a new option.Classic styling, serene and stable ride, cool voice-activation technology.Too much Ford switchgear, lack of interior storage space, sloppy transmission, high price tag.The S-Type's exterior is the first clue that this is no XJ/XK knock-off. The quad headlights and small front grille give the sedan a classic look not seen on Jaguars for 30 years. Subtle character lines run down the otherwise smooth body, but some say the roofline and taillight section bear a resemblance to Ford's Taurus. Inside, the S-Type is pure Jaguar in appearance, with acres of wood and leather covering every surface. However, much of the interior's componentry and switchgear is identical to that found in the less expensive Lincoln LS, which rides on the same platform. Despite its smaller exterior size, the S-Type boasts a longer wheelbase than Jaguar's XJ models and interior dimensions on par with its larger sedans. A standard split-folding rear seat further adds to this Jag's utility. But the S-Type's interior has problems that go beyond the preponderance of Ford switchgear. The overall layout is functional but some serious flaws keep it from living up to what we'd expect from a $50,000 automobile. Items like the shallow and dull wood grain trim with ash pattern, the insultingly cheap plastic panel beneath the steering column, and a one-touch down window for no one but the driver leave us unimpressed. Power for the S-Type comes from either Jaguar's 4.0-liter V8 or Ford's 3.0-liter Duratec V6. While the V8 is a slightly less-powerful version of the engine found in Jaguar's XK8, it still makes 281 horsepower and 287 foot-pounds of torque. The V6 uses a Ford block while Jaguar's variable-valve-timing heads, intake system and drive-by-wire throttle body top the Blue Oval low-end. These changes add 55 horsepower to the Duratec V6, giving it 240 horsepower and 212 foot-pounds of torque. A five-speed automatic is the only transmission available in the S-Type. As with the LS, suspension components in the S-Type are primarily forged aluminum. Unlike the Lincoln, however, the Jaguar offers a sport package featuring a Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) system that constantly adjusts the car's Bilstein shocks. A yaw-control system is also on tap to keep the S-Type from misbehaving even when the driver does. Additional high-tech toys include a reverse-park control system, a GPS navigation system, and a voice-operated climate control system. Looks notwithstanding, the S-Type is anything but a classic Jaguar, which, for the purposes of mass-market appeal, is not a bad thing. Audi A6BMW 5-SeriesLexus GSMercedes-Benz E-Class450,000450,000450,0006UnlimitedNANANA63 litersV6240 hp @ 6800 rpm221 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm191.3 in.71.6 in.55.7 in.3650 lbs.114.5 in.40.5 in.36.9 in.56.3 in.56.7 in.NANA43.1 in.37.7 in.11.7 cu.ft.StandardStandardStandardStandardNot AvailableStandardOptionalRating = Not TestedRating = Not TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot TestedNot Tested18.4 gal.18 mpg / 25 mpg331 mi. / 460 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$39,289$43,6557.35%$595N/A2.2% of the Base Invoice3.0L V6 (5A): 3L V6 DOHC SMPI with variable valve timing 24-valve engine, (requires premium unleaded fuel); 5-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up converter; 680-amp battery with rundown protection; driver's selectable multi-mode transmission; rear-wheel drive, traction control, 3.31 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; front independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent double-wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel antilock braking system; 18.4 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully automatic headlamps with delay-off feature; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-coloredheated folding outside mirrors; 16" x 7.5" silver alloy wheels with P225/55HR16 BSW A/S tires; full-size alloy spare wheel; dual-zone front air conditioning with climate control, air filter, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo w/clock, seek-scan feature, cassette player, CD changer pre-wiring, 4 speakers, window grid diversity antenna, radio steering wheel controls; cruise control with steering wheel controls; power door locks with 2-stage unlock, remote keyless-entry, child-safety rear door locks, power remote hatch/trunk release, power remote fuel door release; cellphone pre-wiring, 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element, driver's foot rest, retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, water temperature gauge, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, bulb failure, door ajar,trunk ajar, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat-mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down function; heated variable-speed intermittent front windshield wipers, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 5, front bucket seats with adjustable tilt headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and front passenger's seats include 8-way power seat with lumbar support; 60/40 folding rear bench seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest; height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners; leather seats, leather door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, genuine-wood dashboard insert, wood gearshift knob, genuine-wood door panel insert, genuine-wood console insert, chrome interior accents; interior lights include dome light with fade, front and rear reading lights, door curblights, illuminated entry; leather/genuine-wood steering wheel with power tilt and telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead console locking glove box with light, front cupholder, instrument panel covered bin, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted trunk lid, cargo tie downs, cargo light; chrome grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.
4.0L V8 (5A) (in addition to or instead of 3.0L V6 (5A) equipment): 4L V8 DOHC SMPI with variable valve timing 32-valve engine, front express-open sliding and tilting glass sunroof with sunshade; trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer, amplifier; garage door opener; instrumentation display includes park distance control; driver's and front passenger's seats include power 2-way lumbar support; driver's seat memory includes 2 settings for exterior mirrors and steering wheel; auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror.