In 1986, an all-new much-smaller body attempted to combine the crisp angularity of the original Seville with the rounded edges of the new aerodynamic aesthetic. The result was just bland, and customers stayed away. The new model was considered a disaster, and an exterior refresh was rushed for 1988. The big news that year was the introduction of the Seville Touring Sedan, henceforth known as the STS, which featured enhanced handling and styling.
   The engine was rotated from longitudinal to transverse, and the Diesel was finally deleted from the option list. MacPherson struts were now found in the front suspension with a 108 in wheelbase.