The Mazda is a restyled version of the dynamically accomplished, five-year-old MPV.

It is a restyled version of Germany's Opel Ascona.

In 1991, a restyled version was introduced, now based on the Mark2 Ford Fiesta with the rear-end shape changed from a hatchback to a saloon.

It resumed its flow of new models last fall, when it introduced restyled versions of the Altima sedan and the Sentra compact.

From 1978 to 1979 a mildly restyled version was sold under the name Sport Sedan.

Next month, Toyota will introduce a restyled version of the Camry, which it displayed at the Detroit auto show in January.

In 2003 the 1.5-litre MR 7150 was introduced, and the next year a restyled version was added.

October 2011 saw the launch of the Tempo SR, a restyled version of the existing Tempo.

In 1984, Honda released restyled versions of the Cubs on some markets, with square lamps and plastic-covered handlebars and rear mudguard.

The Ford Explorer Sport, which will go on sale later this autumn, is a restyled version of the two-door model.