Ford’s North American and Canadian mid-market contender continues to be given the automotive equal to a course of Botox injections, with new lights along with a fresh grille to assist push away signs and symptoms of ageing.

It now looks distinctly European, that is no bad thing. V6 power (in either 155PS or 205PS forms) is standard, is a four-speed automatic transmission along with a suspension package that’s biased towards comfort in the tariff of precision.

The 4 door sedan may be the main seller, but there is also a station wagon variant providing you with an optional third row of seats.

Never intended like a car which will enhance the blood pressure, the vehicle signally achieves its modest ambitions.