2003 S Type Jaguar Goes for a Drive

The S Type Jag was a medium large sports saloon filed with wood, leather, character and a V6 engine
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[@bullseyeant]

I've got the pre facelift 4.0 V8. Had it for 11 years and still love it every time I drive it.

[@peterturner5618]

I have a 2007 3.0 & it's a brilliant car. Fun to drive, very capable & comfortable. I still get lots of compliments.

[@jefferysmith3930]

I’ve never driven one but I’ve always liked these based on looks alone. The modern Jaguars leave me cold as they look so similar to everything else. Shockingly when these were new I would see some of them cruising around south Florida with padded vinyl roofs, 2 tone paint and white wall tires. I recently came across a v6 manual in a junk yard. I was stunned. I can’t imagine they sold many of those on this side of the pond!

[@unclejoe6811]

Timing chain problems sent many to the junkyard in the us a V8 that needed chains was a 7k dealer repair

[@paulrandomview]

These are seriously under-rated cars. I ordered one new in 1998, but changed my mind and cancelled. There was quite a long waiting list, so it did excite people at the time. In 2010 I bought a 2003 3.0 litre car, for only £2,600, and it was absolutely wonderful! Very quick when engine revved hard, as it had 240bhp. The ride is comfortable, and it seems to glide along, with a wonderfully fluid feel that I've not experienced in rival BMW or Mercs. Future classics I think. Thanks for the video review, very interesting. Looks are always in the eyes of the beholder, but I agree with you that S-types look better now than they used to when new.

[@buhrrito]

I love the s type. It has aged well. Bought a used one and still rides like a cloud. Underrated car that has a lot going for it. People who drive this car usually have good things to say about this car. Kudos.

[@mpersad]

That is a lovely example of a car that is beginning to get the credit it long deserved. Top review!

[@NZotyoka81]

I had an ‘03 stype 3.0 v6 with the 6 spd auto. I love love love love that car!!! So beautiful and comfy. I constantly had people waving or even coming up to me to tell how much they like the car.

[@densalbeach1]

I had a 3ltr V6 S Type and loved it. Smooth and special to drive, my first Jag. Now on my 6th, an XJ Portfolio 3ltr diesel that has incredible levels of performance, luxury, road handling and economy.

[@1sublime]

great lively commentary, big ups. I absolutely must draw your attention to the one thing that everyone says about the engine though...its being 'Ford-sourced' etcetc. The V6 was originally a Porsche design; the ladder block, as per the 928's V8. It then passed to Cosworth. At which point the S Type project, under Ford. The whole of the valvetrain is Jaguar; including the variable intake manifold and variable valve timing, which is still as trick as they come without forced induction. Truly a high-bred motor, le pur sang as close as we get these days. Yes, I've got an S Type; 3.0 ltr, manual. The looks, the drive...well, say no more.....though that over used word, 'iconic', does spring to mind.

[@paulwlynch]

Superb review of one of the most underappreciated Jaguars

[@RichieRouge206]

The Duratec V6 is - apart from the angelic Busso - one of the best sounding V6’s out there. I’ve always like the S-Type, I understand that people won’t like the quirky looks but that’s an appeal for me lol. Great review of a lovely car Matt!

[@furiousdriving]

It does have a great sound, almost as good as a V8! The looks have certainly mellowed over the years

[@raycroal]

the mercedes m112 sounds excellent in a clk320

[@jamieduff1981]

The X202 S-Type, released for 2002 , was heavily reengineered from the Ford DEW platform and has virtually nothing interchangable with the Lincoln LS - although many parts are shared with most other contemporary Jaguars e.g. suspension control arms introduced on S-Type were shared by X350 XJ and X150 XK models. This means that the 2002-onwards S-Type feels (and indeed fundamentally is) nothing like the Lincoln LS. It's just an evolutionary artifact used to criticise the S-Type by people who have never driven an X202. The X202 is a wonderfully balanced chassis and is very capable. Indeed it's still the underpinnings of the spectacularly capable XFR-S - which I also owned. The only dynamic advantage the E39 BMW 5 series had over the S-Type R was the option of a manual gearbox. Even then not everyone would agree that was an advantage in an executive performance saloon. Interior wise, you may enjoy the S-Type's leather e.g. on the back of the front seats so the rear passengers see leather rather than plastic seatbacks like the 5-series had resembling, which looks more Mk.4 Ford Escort than it does luxury saloon.

[@martinkulik9466]

I think e39 had limited slip that STR didn't have. Also m5 suspension was stiffer as it was faster around track. I however think s type is superior to bmw on road comfort / performance and also reliability is suprsingly superior on my s type vs my bmw e92 coupe that broke too often.

[@russcattell955i]

A friend of mine, a most gentlemanly gentleman owns one. When I mention his Jaaag, I see a wicked glint in his eyes, he takes on a kind of persona, silver haired "Terry-Thomas & Leslie Phillips" oh rather !

[@MichaelWilliams-rd9ke]

I really agree, the S-Type has come of age. Personally I think it's a rare example of a car where the face-lift versions actually look better than the earlier ones - especially the improved interior.

[@Grimwriggler]

totally

[@alberteisenmann1023]

Right it's a great rare classic cars these days. Mutch underrated. But here in Germany the prices for good examples with the 3.0 and 4.2 litre motor begin to grow up. The prices grow arround 20 - 30 procent in Germany with in one year. It's a head turner, especialy outside the UK.

[@richardjohnson3463]

A lovely thing, that seems to have improved with age, excellently reviewed, cheers Matt

[@Dixieddawg]

You talking about Matt or the car? 😁

[@davidpeters6536]

I had a 4.2 V8 Sport in black/cream int. with bird's eye walnut. It was a Mk2 (Ian Callum update) with new front & rear lights, boot and bonnet and had been a Jag directors car so fully specked up with sunroof, phone, TV, Cats etc etc. It was amazing and I shed tears when I let it go and miss it as I type this.

[@Elysium.Dreams]

I love my S-Type. It's possibly my favourite car ever.. I am struggling with crumbing plastic components, but I think that is an industry problem not a Jag exclusive one.

[@doktoruzo]

Lovely car. I think it must be the quietest (non-elec) car you've ever reviewed Matt. Silky smooth. Love it. Thanks

[@royfearn4345]

Till you stick your boot in with J3 or J4 engaged and the purr changes to a big-cat snarl; lovely!

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

I have got to say Matt i was glued to the screen on that one, iv been contemplating getting a S Type for a while and after watching your review im definitely going to bite the bullet as they say. Iv got a 2020 Seat Alhambra xcellence for the family and a V6 Golf for me but there is something about the S Type that makes me think Mmmm i like that!!! I would like a auto 3 litre i think? Something a bit bigger and a more comfortable, like an S Type lol....🙂👍

[@furiousdriving]

You should have a look at this one, its low miles, loaded and perfect history

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

It looks perfect Matt the only problem I have is its a bit far to travel to look at a car, I'm based in Gloucestershire!!!

[@ice-cp2vz]

Hi check behind those plastic cill covers,

[@jacksonsystemslimited]

Having had 3 I know a thing or two about them. I have a 2.7 version at the moment (Diesel, 2005). Check Sills as they rot like crazy under the sills, cam belts, and Gearbox service which a lot of owners miss. Its not a sealed box so factor in 4-500 quid if there is no history of gearbox being serviced. Make sure you have a GOOD battery on them, otherwise the electrics go haywire! The EPB will stick on etc.

[@roycesmart8019]

I've just picked up a 2001 with 68k miles fully specced 3.0 manual sport V6 1500quid amazing cars for the money sleek looks most the modern shit you want plenty of power go for it

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Exceptionally nice example all the better for its Ford components. Definitely a design that has improved with age.

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

I have one... a 3 liter manual, excellent car, but it is a good and low mileage one. If you get a bad one... brace yourself. I do love mine though, it's a true Jag IMO, part of it is Ford but that makes it reliable. Mine is (of course) emerald green with a tan interior. Also has the walnut woodgrain... but no I do not smoke cigars.

[@bcfairlie1]

Wtf? Why don't you smoke cigars? Not,cricket old chum

[@mariopizzamanmario8563]

@@bcfairlie1 well, I do never smoke cigars... at all (LOL).

[@MrJLDoug]

I purchased my 2008 Jaguar Type S from an estate sale in 2020 for $7 K that had 24 K actual miles. It had belonged to a US Marine and I suspect was placed in storage for extended periods of time. The car was pristine both inside and out. It basically is a brand new car for seven thousand $.. I love this car…

[@Captain_Scarlet_SIG]

The top range Rover 75’s were a cut above especially on the interiors but the S Types party piece was the V8. Nice review.

[@gregcy89]

Very well maintained Jag! Wow!! I have a 2013 XF. It was my dream car 3 years ago and i got one. Jags are cars for a lifetime

[@andrewmorton3177]

My Dad bought a brand new 3.0SE in 2001 because he had always promised himself a Jag. It was a lovely car but towards the end it cost an absolutely fortune to try & keep it on the road. The Autobox had to be rebuilt, a new torque converter, the diff had to be changed, new fuel tank are just some of the things I remember. He spent around 6 or 7 grand on it in the last couple years but gave up & scrapped it in 2011 after the rust took hold. It did have 160000 miles on the clock to fair but I don’t think it was built all that well. Great video as always 👍🏻

[@garethshaw5165]

I had a 3.0ltr with the R Design body kit it looked fantastic and drove superbly I loved that old barge.

[@thisiszaphod]

Always had a soft spot for these.

[@jaspal666]

The DEW platform was the start for the S197 Mustang. Not much of the DEW was left but when I took the plastic panel to check my fuel pump on my 2005 Mustang the lid had a Leaper embossed on it. 😂😂

[@kenohanrahan4745]

Great review, I had two of these, the 2.5 with an interesting fabric upholstery, was lovely. Later on I had the 2.7D, but I found that less reliable, coolant leak issues. I still miss them, especially the 2.5, a big cat with a real sense of occasion.

[@adrianduffen600]

A great review of the car that got me my job at Jaguar! Although I would not have worked on that car as I was working on XJ B.I.W. by then. I would love to have a Jaguar S Type one day.......

[@markc1921]

The earlier models dash and rear lights take styling cues from the Spitfire. The round bits in the rear lights match the RAF circle on the Spitfire and the dashboard vents are designed to look like the Spitfire wings. It's because the car was made at the Castle Bromwich aircraft factory where the Spitfire was made. I think you got a commemorative book with the first ones sold.

[@danielwoodward564]

Loving the content lately, and also the amount of it. Please do keep it coming 👍

[@verocimil]

Such a beautiful design! Love the x-tipe, the Rover 75 and the Mini-Cooper too. Those British car designs are my favorits! If I had enough money, I would revive all those cars mentioned exactly as they have been designed in the 90es, with new technique and thus interior. Cheers to these great British designers!

[@pizzalover3]

Oh and the door speakers are MK3 Mondeo 6x8 ones unless you got the Alpine upgrade so not that flash!

[@paulpalmtree9295]

This very nice Jaguar S Type, has now been sold.

[@vspencer9764]

I got a beautiful facelift example fully loaded 6 speed auto (believe it or not completely rot free including sills) for the princely sum of £300 for my elderly father as my work colleague went and bought a new Jaguar and they offered him nothing on a trade in and he said the first person with £300 could have the big cat. Ours was completely reliable but it did get the odd error code due to only getting used once a week to go to the shops as once the battery gets a bit low it can throw the odd engine management light but wish he never sold it as it was a great waft wagon.

[@andymcgeechan8318]

This was indeed a platform share with the Lincoln LS, designed by Coventry kid Gerry McGovern (MGF) who went on to head the Lincoln Division itself. The Jaguar design Centre at Whitley is about 2 miles from the Rover design center at Canley, both are alongside the A45 in Coventry. The Rover 75 was the last car designed at Canley which was redeveloped and is now a Sainsbury's car park. Great video as always. 🚘🛣🚦

[@paulsutton5896]

How beautiful they were - even compared with modern Jaguars.

[@sicilyny5375]

Just joined the Jaguar club . 2000 S Type...3.0....please do a video on these..include what to look for as problems...haven't put it on a lift..got a great price...love it so far..steering wheel super touchy...??? Clunky noise on n off...grease job ..shocks... Low on $$ thanks to Pandemic...but engine looks clean and looks well serviced...1st time I bought a car with no service records..checked vin# no recalls or problems cited... Mirrors and wiper fluid..doesn't work..fuses seem like some missing. The inside head covering..coming undone in a few spaces .moonroof works...windows work .fob works..radio not bad. Works...I really do love it...just petrified of repair costs although all cars are costly now for repairs..not much more... So...can you help...do a video...with concerns..thx

[@paulpalmtree9295]

Wow, at just £8,450 the Jaguar represents terrific value for the money.

[@rontuohy8902]

I was fortunate to own a 2004 4.2 (naturally aspirated) S Type for the past four years (sadly, redundancy, lockdown, etc, meant it had to go about two months ago). It was a wonderful car, the best car I've ever owned (yes, better than its Merc C, E Class amd ML predecessors, good as they were). The V8 performance was outstanding and I never felt any regret for not buying the supercharged 'R' model. It was exceptionally comfortable and wafted along like nothing I've ever had before, and with the added enjoyment of being able to lift up its skirts and with its 6.3 seconds to 60mph, leave lesser machines (like BMWs!) in the dust. Rust can be a problem but I bought carefully and maintained well. I'd have another in a heartbeat if and when the world returns to normal.

[@micheleklower5804]

Wood and leather equals luxury

[@TheStobb50]

A beautiful very underrated car I always wanted one but never got round to getting one, again thank you for this video keep up the good work

[@johnmcl7]

Although the front looked a bit odd I was a big fan of this car when it came out and bought a 1:18 scale Maisto model of it which I still have in this very colour, I think it still looks particularly good from the rear three quarter view. Such a pristine example it's hard to believe how old it is.

[@Lot76CARS]

Totally underrated and misunderstood at the time, currently cheap as chips but R derivative really appreciating, has got to be a classic in the future on the basis that the population of them will be decimated by then!

[@Lucinda666]

I would say........ 1999 version is Iconic for S-Type Jaguar 🐆!

[@nekite1]

Saabs aren't wierd, I had two 9-5's, the last one of which was an Aero. Brilliant cars. Ido like the S-Type though.

[@darrenwilson8042]

I may be a philistine but I pull any dealer sticker off the rear window - or anywhere else for that matter. I don't buy a car to be an advertising board for the dealer for free

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Certainly one of my top 5 designs ever. And contrary to what was said in the video, I had that feeling from day 1 after its launch. Sadly it is beyond my budget to fill up insure and maintain.

[@raycroal]

they can be bought for 750 euros in uk

[@simonjohnhinton1938]

The 3.0 with the 5 speed auto is pretty damn quick tbh. I'm looking at getting one with just 48k. Keep an eye out for rotting sills and rear subframe as things can get expensive. If you have a good un then zeibart the underside to keep things corrsion free. Expect about 19-26 mpg sometimes more on a good run.

[@Dixieddawg]

Excellent car & review, beautifully edited 👍🏻

[@NightcrawlerNC]

Some bits of the car remind me of the crown vic

[@DEEuroworks]

Very nice review and car. Love the S-Type

[@martinanderson4721]

No mention of the J Gate. An automatic box with the facility to go into manual mode. It's all very well if you are hurling it round Brands Hatch it will probably stay in 5 or 6 th however if you are staying within suburban speed limits, the gearbox will want to go into 5or6 and lower the revs to about 1500. This is it being slightly lazy. So for a quicker response flip it across to 4 th. J Gate/ Jaguar Gate. 😅

[@_Solaris]

Regarding that retro look being cool these days, its true. My 2000 Merc e-class (when it's shined up) really gets looks. The car you're driving has much the same style as mine. I'm hooked on the 4 round light front end style.

[@frothe42]

One vehicle of Jaguar that I never had the pleasure of riding in. XJ, X-Type, yes, but never this. Those window switches look right out of a Taurus, imported from Detroit. The rest seems pure Jaguar.

[@soulBain25]

Gotta have a leaper on the front 😂

[@patrickh7368]

Do you know the reason behind the S Type Dashboard…..? Overall shape represents a plane wing profile as these cars were made in the old Aircraft Factory, so I understand 😊

[@terrificspokesman7416]

While the S-Type and the 75 both look good I think the S-Type has aged better if it doesn't have the leaper on the bonnet.

[@andrewwillis1712]

Hey Matt. About time you tested some modern hot hatches or future classics.

[@davidvickers4228]

There definitely getting better looking with age 👍😀

[@stuartdavies5191]

A brilliant video as always Matt. A friend of mine had a couple of these before his XF which he says isn't a patch on the S class.

[@raycroal]

s class is tough to beat

[@grayfool]

I agree that they have aged very well. I do quite fancy one with the extra R. I looked st an all black model some years ago that I thought was pretty cool. My wife wasn't so keen. Shame.

[@PigeonPlucker]

I love the S-Type. Hated it when it first came out, but time has definitely been very kind to it. - My only grumble is the 2.5L engine featured in this review. - It's just my opinion, but having driven it, it offers the worst of both worlds. It's not fast, and it's not economical. The 2.5 worked fine in the X-type, but the X-type was about 300-400KG lighter. In the S, it just feels sluggish and that's disappointing when you're only getting about 24, or, if you're lucky, 30 MPG. - If you can't get, want, and/or afford the R, My advice is to go for either the 3.0L petrol or the 2.7 diesel. If you can get over the whole diesel thing, the 2.7 engine in this car is absolutely fantastic. A perfect combination of power and economy. Albeit, EGR and DPF faults are a common issue.

[@dcarbs2979]

The 3.0 can do 30mpg with ease. Used an early manual example as my daily drive for the 35mile each way commute. I can't get over the diesel. Drove that in the XF. Nah!

[@PigeonPlucker]

@@dcarbs2979 The XF was a little heavier than the S-Type, but I've driven the 2.7 diesel engine in the S, XJ, and XF and think the S got the best out of it. As you rightly say though, early S-type 3.0 manuals are a joy and a damn less worrisome without the Merc ZF auto gearbox.

[@mikemidulster]

@ 10:36 you talk about the 'J' Gate gear control but say nothing about what appears to be a manual section - 2,3,4,5 D. This is surprising considering your preference for manual gearboxes :0 ??

[@fremenondesand3896]

Actually, Jaguar's S type manual refers to that lighter as the "Cigar" lighter. Glad I don't have that model, I hate those not real electronic parking brakes.

[@seaweb11]

Got mine for beer money at an auction. Still working backwards to get my heater to work. 🤣

[@Emrestill]

Great car amazing ..

[@robertgibson7716]

great efin ash trays love it not PC correct some of us still smoke get a grip

[@joeseeking3572]

I'd still like one. In the US we only got the stick shift with a 3.0 six, and truthfully, not enough power for the weight. Would have to be the V8 - the manual rare as hen's teeth over here anyway. Still almost cheap. Dealers advertise high but they never sell for that. As for design, I've always seen at least as much Mark II in this as the 60's S type. The S type veered toward the 420, while the Mark II has a 'lighter' design which I think this (successfully) echos.

[@manofthehour6856]

OOOH, THANK YOU!!! I just don't know how to take the retro styling. Personally, I do like it because of the tribute to the classic Mark II, but then I hear people criticize it for being stereotypical English....or an American's concept of what England should be like: John Steed in a bowler hat, furled umbrella, cup of tea, etc. Odd, considering it was Englishman Geoff Lawson who designed it....although perhaps he was influenced by work at Vauxhall and his Ford masters? Regardless, it is distinctive, and I do like it. Thanks as usual!!!

[@manofthehour6856]

PS....I doubt that the pronunciation of "Jag-U-ar" is remotely correct. We've been pronouncing it as the animal name long before this model. I do not pronounce it "Jag-U-ar" as it sounds affected coming from an American, and if you watch a US-market 1980s Jaguar commercial, Jaguar USA was pronouncing it as such. Today, I believe the ads have a British-accented voiceover that uses the British pronunciation. Mine is from the 1980s, so I'll just go with the pronunciation I have always used. That being said, there is a common pronunciation here in the USA which is "Jag-wire".......THAT GRATES MY EARS LIKE FINGERNAILS ON A CHALKBOARD!!!

[@Simple-dad793]

Your presenting skills are great very watchable videos Thankyou

[@chrisbell5248]

Wrong about the leaping Jaguar for the bonnet, it was only ever an option for the American market, it not being legal in the UK. However I sold many BD29644 (chrome leaping Jaguar from the Mk 10 Jaguar) to UK customers who fitted them.

[@evokki0075]

You didnt mention how tall you are? Just thinking about the windscreen.

[@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601]

Excellent review as always 👍

[@danielwalker2613]

If that car was registered in Riverhead in Kent it should have a G prefix. ... The L prefix denotes it was registered in London, so I'm not sure if the dealer sticker is genuine or original ?

[@danieleregoli812]

Would like to have an S-type in the not too distant future...possibly a V8!

[@WouterB76]

You could say it's a af(ford)able Jaaaaaaaaaaaag.

[@Justsayin369]

I have one love it only 16k miles on it

[@maxidyne]

Another great review Matt, enjoyed it! Still a lovely car, my aunt and uncle had a new S Type 2.7d for a year. Was not reliable sadly...

[@v88dicky32]

That Ford / Peugeot diesel lump was know for plenty of problems. Awful engine. The petrols by comparison were very robust 👍

[@NZotyoka81]

Yes, i can confirm the previous person’s statement. The V6 petrol engines are running out from the world. I had 3.0 v6 and never had mechanical issues. Very reliable with the 6spd zf automatic transmission. I only had electrical problems like sensors and wires.

[@onesandzeroes]

There's a typo in the site address.

[@furiousdriving]

fixed, thanks

[@wellsfam700]

I love my stype

[@MrShanilicious]

Please do a review on the X308 XJ8/R

[@KJM.72]

Love my 3.0 petrol sport great car wouldn’t part with it …

[@ciucos2]

La mia s-type 2.7d executive con cambio automatico risulta la migliore auto fin ora posseduta . Nera con pelle e radica e navy Fantastica

[@phil955i]

Do like having a growler on the bonnet

[@brianiswrong]

Did you bag a go in the civic type R they have at stone cold? It looks a beauty,but with a price to match.

[@asa1973100]

V006 EHX was ours and what a beautiful car it was . We replaced it with the new XF and we absolutely hated it , dreadful car that was .

[@pizzalover3]

Great review but the diesel is the PSA 2.7 diesel and from 52 plate onwards, the 4.0 and 5 speed auto gave way to the 4.2 and 6 speed along with the newer dash Great cars. Future classics but watch the sills concealing tin worn on the sills 😓

[@martinkulik9466]

But why you didn't review facelifted version or even better compare this to facelift

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Another perfect waft wagon I need to try, the styling has really matured over the years. And it has a J Gate Auto Box and none of the little pop up gear lever. Great review as always Matt. Now question is 75 or S Type, what would you have?

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

S Type every time

[@furiousdriving]

hmm, either a 75 estate 2.5 or the V8S Jag, unless a V8 MG ZT was on offer!

[@tommyolsen8224]

They rust like hell, sad… I like it alot

[@alanryderb]

Have you done a review of the Jaguar XF. It's the one I'm after when the time comes to get rid of WKD Vera (Zafira with a WKD plate). 👍

[@furiousdriving]

Not yet, need to cover one

[@RWL2012]

2003 on an 04 plate, late registered...?

[@danielwalker2613]

Do you reply to any comments ? ...... It seems like you just love any information you can get and send nothing back in return !! .... I've met a few people like you in the past !! .... All take and no give.

[@jamesstaggs4160]

I actually prefer the X-Type as far as just looks goes, it looks and awful lot like a Kia of similar vintage, but there's no X-Type that is RWD and comes with a 4.2l V8, so it's not much of a contest.

[@theodavies8754]

History will show Geoff Lawson was right first time. The later interior is too high across the dash. The face lift back end and growler in your face is best left to LA plastic surgeons who give people what they think they want. Geoff Lawson was a tragic loss, what a great designer who luckily didn't have to see what they did to his great work. I have the 4.0 Aj28 in Pacific blue with sunroof. Not rusty, everything works,50k MLS 23 years old now. Not for sale.

[@broomad]

The link to Stone Cold classics is miss-spelled Matt

[@furiousdriving]

thanks!

[@jasoncornell1579]

Tea shelf for when ur a bit of a cad?

[@anthonyperkins7556]

This Jaguar, along with the equally disastrous Jaguar X-Type, were two of Ford's biggest sales flops, which was a shame, because they were so full of promise. The Jaguar S-Types fitted with the V6 diesels were the best bet, as they had better economy than the fuel-thirsty petrols at around 40 mpg. This, and the equally disastrous 'Mondeo In Drag' X-Type which everybody slated and laughed at, were the straw that broke the camel's back, and were all the ammunition that Ford needed to beat a hasty retreat from the British market, Jaguar was losing Ford a million pounds a month with the other failing brands it had bought i.e. Volvo Aston Martin etc. When the Americans try to reimagine British and foreign car marques with their vision of a cars original origins and traditions, they don't necessarily get it right.