Are Jaguar S-Type reliable?

The Jaguar S-Type has a reputation for many things, but reliability is not one of them. The midsize S-Type was the automaker’s long-awaited answer to the BMW 5-Series and Lexus GS, among others, and it never came close to unseating largely German and Japanese rivals.

Does a Jaguar S-Type have a turbo?

The twin-turbo engine offers excellent performance and refinement and represents good value compared with main German rivals. The latest S-Type looks like an old classic, but it uses cutting-edge technology. It’s taken a while to realise, but it has finally dawned on Jaguar that diversity is the key to success.

Is the Jaguar S-type diesel a good car?

To be a success, the S-type diesel needs to be refined, effortlessly quick and comfortable. The sales will come if Jaguar has got the basics right. We tested the entry-level S-type diesel, which unfortunately is trimmed with nasty, out of date wood. The leather is lovely though and there is an air of quality in all the details.

Is the Jaguar’s Type A German car?

It may not have a German badge on the bonnet, but the S-Type has plenty of strong qualities that make it a realistic alternative to models like the Mercedes E-Class. The rather dated image isn’t one of them unfortunately and while it draws upon classic Jag styling cues to help set it apart, the S-Type is unlikely to appeal to younger drivers.

What kind of engine does the new Jaguar’s Type have?

The all-new AJD-V6 is a superb example of a state-of-the-art diesel engine and complements perfectly the advanced technical attributes and sporting character of the S-TYPE. The engine’s specifications make for impressive reading.

When did the jaguar’s type your come out?

At the top of the range, a supercharged 4.2-litre S-TYPE R variant became the flagship. The 2.7-litre V6 diesel arrived in mid 2004, following on from a mild facelift a few months earlier. The success of the 2.7-litre diesel powerplant saw the 2.5-litre V6 engine phased out with some high value Plus models used to shift the last few units.