JAGUARS-Type 2004 - 2007

　　After four years on the market, Jaguar introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for the S-Type and made it Euro 5 compliant.

　　The S-Type was the first important step taken by Jaguar since Ford bought it, but the American platform used for it was far from what the British car was once. Its customers were not very happy with it, and the addition of diesel engines made the purists cries. But it was the '2000s and the turbo-diesel engines counted for more than half of the European car sales.

　　In 2004, Jaguar took another step in improving the car that should save the brand. Its overall shape remained unchanged, but the headlights were completely new and included clear-lens technology that improved the light. The bumper sported a wider grille at the bottom and incorporated the round fog lights. In the rear, there was just a slight reshape for the bumper.

　　Inside was a different story. Even though the car featured some Ford buttons and switches, it looked fresh. A completely new dashboard sported rectangular vents. In the center stack, Jaguar introduced an infotainment system with satellite navigation and a color screen. The J-pattern for the automatic gearbox selector remained unchanged.

　　Under the hood, Ford introduced a 2.5-liter V-6 engine carried over from the Mondeo and a 2.7-liter turbo diesel used on the Land Rover Discovery.