2003 Jaguar S-TYPE Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Jaguar S-TYPE:

Slathered in real wood and sumptuous leather, the Jaguar S-Type's interior has few competitors that are as opulently trimmed.

-- Edmunds.com

It's a comfortable car, it handles well, and it still makes a statement when it pulls up to a five-star hotel.

-- New Car Test Drive

Relaxed, old fashioned dynamics.

-- CAR

For having such a comfortable ride, the Jag does very well in the twisties. It has good grip and tenacity in hard cornering, with a balanced, nicely coupled interaction between front and rear suspensions. It doesn't rotate easily, but just sticks to the road. Steering is quick and light - a little too light, some thought - and tends to over-boost itself in side-wind corrections, but still gives you enough feedback to have fun throwing the car around. The ratio of input to direction change feels perfectly natural.

-- Road & Track

What reviewers liked least about the Jaguar S-TYPE:

On the downside, prices are steep, and resale values pale vs. BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz rivals.

-- Consumer Guide

Retro styling.

-- CAR

Brakes are powerful and effective, but slightly soft feeling at the pedal.

-- Road & Track

Jaguar S-TYPE Comparisons:

Another more gradual but no less significant change: Jaguar's quality has been dramatically improved over the past few years and recent buyers report being very happy with their new S-Types.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the Jaguar S-TYPE:

An acquired taste.

-- CAR

Sounds almost like a cottage in the woods, but Jaguar really does a very good job of combining nice materials and tasteful luxury with driver-friendly controls that don't overburden you with choices.

-- Road & Track