(Fri 30 Jun 06)

Jaguar dealers attending the launch of the supercharged XKR were given a sneak preview of the new S-Type. Dealer principals were surprised when senior executives unveiled the all-new Jaguar saloon - a dynamic replacement for the existing model which is still 12 months away from its first public showing and 18 months from going on sale.

What they saw was a stunning new S-Type with heavy flanks. Jaguar has moved away from the retro-look of the current car and created a coupe-like four-door with a high-decked boot sweeping forward into a wedge shape.

"It's totally different to what we've grown used to," one dealer said. "It rewrites the Jaguar styling book."

Built on the current car's floorpan, the new S-Type will be an all-steel construction using updated versions of Jaguar's existing petrol and turbo diesel engines. Frontal treatment is dynamic with a wide and deep grille flanked by prominent headlamps.

The new S-Type is not expected to go on sale until March 2008.

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