Admittedly, higher-spec trim levels with bigger wheels and more chrome tend to look better, but even lower trims like my SE test vehicle — with its squinty headlights, big grille and shapely ...

The 2013 MKS’ redesign isn’t just cosmetic. The base V-6 engine has more horsepower, and my top-of-the-line test car had a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 with standard all-wheel drive.