Family cars don’t come any better than this. It’s great to drive, smooth and comfortable to travel in, and has loads of space.

There’s huge space inside the car, refinement is good and the drive accomplished, while the diesel engine is strong and frugal. The latest incarnation of the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine is smooth and exceptionally strong. It has so much pull that you’d never know this is such a big, heavy car.

The Mondeo is all things to all people: on the motorway, the car feels perfectly at ease; and the ride remains silky smooth regardless of the road surface or how many people are on board because the suspension is supple and immaculately controlled. To cap it all, the Mondeo is exceptionally agile for such a large car, and keen drivers love its sharp handling, ample grip and responsive steering.