Ford Telstar II (CG). 1994–7 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1789, 1991 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Odd amalgam of rounded centre section reminiscent of GE-series Telstar with formal front and rear ends favoured by traditional Japanese sedan buyers, and a more sensible width than GE, within the 1,700 mm class 5 tax bracket. Same sheetmetal as contemporary Capella. Introduced in Japan after Mazda’s multi-brand strategy collapsed, and front end meant to ape Mazda Sentia (HD); Ford simply took what was available for the Japanese domestic market and badged it a Telstar.

Manufacturing location: Hiroshima, Japan

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Telstar | Predecessor: Ford Telstar (GE) | Successor: Ford Telstar (GF)