STYLING changes that only a Jaguar aficionado would detect are enough to relieve some of the droopy-tailed stance of the S-Type without diluting the car’s distinctive – and polarizing – looks. The latest S-Type also claims a lift in perceived quality through tighter panel fit and changes to trim materials. Suspension tweaks notch-up the handling slightly too, although the rest of the package is basically as before. Which means a cosy, clubby interior, a suitably satisfying driver experience and a back seat that’s tighter than any of its German opposition. The normally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 delivers heart-warming performance but the combination of a relatively heavy body and a relatively small fuel tank means a limited cruising range.