Jaguar S-Type

The S-Type, Jaguar's mid-sized offering both price- and size-wise, comes in three different versions, each with it's own engine. The base model comes with a 235 horsepower, 3.0 liter V6 engine, with the next level up offering a 300 horsepower, 4.2 liter V8. The highest trimmed R model comes with a V8 engine as well, but it's supercharged and has 400 horsepower. The transmission is the same on all three trims: a ZF six-speed automatic, with traction control standard.

Cosmetic changes are the real differences between the 2008 Jaguar S Type and last year's version. All trims now have the same bumper as previous year's R editions, and have wheels that are an inch larger than last year, 18 and 19 inches, respectively. As well, the grille sports a circular Jaguar badge and features horizontal lines with slimmer vertical ones. The tail lights have been redesigned to look more high tech, and instead of fog lights, the R edition has mesh inserts which allow air to reach the oil coolers. (The R edition also has twin tailpipes, a spoiler on the trunk, and xenon head lights, while the other trims do not.)