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2005 Jaguar S-Type
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Review and specifications

2005 Jaguar S-Type

Jaguar's distinctively styled mid-level S-Type sedan was introduced for the 2000 model year. The optional V8 is strong and smooth, the V6 much less so. The interior is a bit tight and the trunk is tiny. We found its handling fairly nimble, while ride quality was supple and controlled. Despite this however, the S-Type driving experience is more run-of-the-mill than truly Jaguar-like. Ultimately, the car lagged its competitive set by a significant margin in our testing.

Market value
$3,550
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2005
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Luxury midsized cars
Generation began
2000

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,550
Retail value range
$3,300 - $5,300
Original MSRP range
$44,230 - $59,330
Trade-in range
$795 - $2,205

Ratings

Road test score
76/100

Fuel economy

Tested city
12 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,580
Cruising range
345 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.4 sec
0-60 mph
6.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
192 in
Width
72 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
115 in
Weight
3,880 lb
Maximum load
905 lb
Towing capacity
4,070 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
1 in
Rear leg room
27.5 in
Cargo volume
0 cu ft
Luggage
2+1+0

Brand context

About Jaguar

After a brief pause during which it built no vehicles, Jaguar is transitioning to an all-electric luxury brand. In years past, Jaguar was best known for its legendary sports cars, including the E-Type of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and luxurious sedans such as the XJ. The brand was reborn under Ford’s ownership in the 1990s, then sold to India’s Tata Group where it was merged with Land Rover. Eventually, big cars with wood-and-leather interiors gave way to sportier, fun-to-drive models including some compact and midsized SUVs. Jaguar’s first attempt at an EV, the I-Pace, failed to keep up with the competition, and the XF sedan continued on for years without major updates. Both Jaguar and Land Rover share some parts and underlying vehicle designs. Neither brand has shed its reputation for reliability issues, which makes it difficult to recommend used models—even though the XE and XF still offer impressive driving excitement and luxury.

Vehicle ID: 4660 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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