The restyled 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0 is said to deliver powerful new performance and edge. Its V6 engine generates 235-horse power and uses a 6-speed ZF electronic automatic transmission.

This model is almost the definition of secure, an asset desired in luxury cars. It has an encoded key that must be validated by the vehicle’s electronic system, making it a hard car to steal. If the validation doesn’t occur, the engine will not start due to an immobilizer system included.

Contributing to the striking appearance of the ‘08 S-TYPE 3.0 are exterior features like 18-inch Triton wheels, a chrome leaper hood ornament and bright-finish mesh grille insert, grille surround, mirror caps, bumper blades, side window trim and trunk plinth. There’s also a moonroof with one-touch operation and anti-trap function, and electrochromic power-adjustable door mirrors darken automatically when detecting glare from other vehicles. Also adding to convenience are rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Taking a look inside the S-TYPE 3.0, comfort is provided with heated front seats with two-level temperature control, leather-trimmed seats and dual-zone automatic climate control with filtration. Occupants are kept entertained with the model’s standard AM/FM system with a single-disc in-dash CD player. Bluetooth capability also comes standard in this model.

This Jaguar is as safe as the rest, with standard dual-stage chest and side-impact airbags for front occupants, LATCH child seat anchors and 3-point front safety belts with pyrotechnic pretensioners for all outboard passengers.

Jaguar’s 2008 S-TYPE 3.0 is stylish, safe and innovative, and is an attractive model for luxury car buyers this year.