With rivals such as...
With rivals such as the Peugeot 206 CC and Vauxhall"s Tigra now well established, Renault is keen to join the class. Sister firm Nissan is already a step ahead, and will launch the Micra C+C drop-top at this September"s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Auto Express broke the...
Auto Express broke the news of its replacement, the XF, in Issue 938 - but there"s still more than a year before the all-new model goes on sale. In the meantime, the S-Type range has been facelifted as top brass bid to keep it up to speed with the competition.
As for price reductions, the biggest saving comes on the top-of-the-range S-Type R. It costs ÷£45,000, which is a drop of ÷£5,040
Major changes come at the front end. In an effort to shake off the Jag"s dowdy image, all variants feature the sporty R model"s bumper and mesh grille. Larger alloy wheels have also been added to the line-up, with base variants now getting 17-inch rims.
Bizarrely, the only alteration to the colour range is the removal of the fam÷ous Jaguar Racing Green, which has been replaced by Emerald Fire.
Inside, the S-Type"s interior has been modernised, while standard equipment levels are improved. All models come with extra kit, including multifunction leather seats on SE-spec cars.
As for price reductions, the biggest saving comes on the top-of-the-range S-Type R. It costs ÷£45,000, which is a drop of ÷£5,040. Order books are open now, and the simplified line-up comprises Spirit, XS, SE and R specifications, as the Classic variant has been deleted. Entry-level models are fitted as standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, and also feature seats and a steering wheel trimmed in leather.
The S-Type"s replacement, the forthcoming XF, is set to be revealed in concept form at a major motor show next year. It"s due to appear on dealer forecourts here in early 2008.