However, fuel economy improved significantly with
the introduction of the facelifted models that received a new engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The move away from the large - displacement engine is in keeping with an increasingly common trend in the industry, exemplified by the decision of Mercedes - Benz Australia to drop the V8 E 500 from its range with
the introduction of the facelifted W212 series.
September 2016 saw
the introduction of a facelifted Clio model, with a subtly refreshed exterior, two new powertrains, the availability of full LED headlights and a BOSE sound system for the first time, along with a new infotainment system.
Not exact matches
As an enormous fan
of the original 2010 W212 generation E-class, I was more than a little worried when the
introduction of a 2014
facelift was first announced during last year's Detroit auto show.
The 2017
facelift did very little to change this formula, with the
introduction of gloss black exterior trim adding to the potent look.
The
facelift also marks the
introduction of a plug - in hybrid model.
These mods follow up the previous year's exterior
facelift and
introduction of the industry - first - in - a-compact-pickup factory - installed supercharged engine.
It's a first in the segment, beating to market BMW's planned
introduction of a plug - in hybrid in the soon to be
facelifted 3 Series range and also the all - new Audi A4, which will be available in plug - in hybrid form when that launches in the autumn.
But not the 5 years cycle
of design production and not to mention 2.5 years
facelift introduction between every cycle.
Chevrolet steals day - one winning both North American Car and Truck
of the Year Awards, Toyota and Kia unveil sporty new concepts, Cadillac's famous logo gets a
facelift, Acura enters a new era with the
introduction of their new TLX Prototype, and the show has not even opened to the public, yet.
There's no clarity on the
introduction of the Jazz
facelift in the Indian market; however, the updated model is expected in 2018.
Fuji Heavy Industries Introduces a
Facelift of Subaru Legacy Series Tokyo, May 24, 2006 — Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a global manufacturer
of transportation and aerospace - related products and the maker
of Subaru automobiles, today announced the
introduction of its new Subaru Legacy models in Japan.
A true VZ series
facelift was introduced in February 2005 and with it, the
introduction of a V6 engine as the principal power unit.
While
facelifts rarely get any changes in the powertrain, Land Rover has decided to expedite its electric journey with the
introduction of its first plug - in hybrid electric mill.
Mercedes has revealed initial prices and specs for its
facelifted GLA crossover — one
of the marque's
introductions at the recent 2017 Detroit Motor Show.
It began with the
introduction of a major
facelift and, at the end
of 2006, with the launch
of the high - performance sports compact fl agship, Mazda3 MPS.
-- a
facelift of the firm's city car arriving four years after the
introduction of the second - generation model.
Toyota has brought its new Aygo to the Geneva Motor Show — a
facelift of the firm's city car arriving four years after the
introduction of the second - generation model.
Prior to the
introduction of the all - new model in 2017, Chevrolet is set to give the Cruze a
facelift.
The new Mahindra XUV 500 W7 AT is given
facelift with the
introduction of new set
of color options, new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, radiator grille with chrome inserts and electric fold ORVMs, and split design tail lamps.