An automotive facelift (also known as mid-generational refresh, minor model change or
minor model update, life cycle impulse) comprises changes to a car, truck or bus's styling during its production run — including, to highly variable degree, new sheetmetal, interior design elements or mechanical changes [2]-- allowing a carmaker to freshen a model without complete redesign.
Not exact matches
The
updated models have such
minor changes, I don't know why BOB felt the need to give them new names.
The Tundra received a major refresh for the 2014
model year and gets another
minor one for 2018, but the
updates are mostly cosmetic.
Subaru's WRX all - wheel - drive performance sedan, refreshed for 2018, rolls into the 2019
model year with
minor updates and a $ 225 price increase for all trim levels.
While 2015 was the last year for the hardcore Lancer Evolution, the more pedestrian Mitsubishi Lancer it stems from soldiers on with
minor updates for the 2016
model year.
And VW plans to be more aggressive about
updating models, with
minor or major facelifts of the Atlas and others coming after two years.
A
minor refresh for the 2015
model year brought slightly
updated styling but carried over the powertrain (see the changes from 2015 to 2016 here).
After decades of letting its
models age without significant
updates, Ford proved it would do a much better job at refreshes with the 2010 Fusion, which turned out to be much more than just a
minor touch - up of the original 2007
model.
A mid-cycle
update occurred in 1984, which included
minor changes over the 1982
model: removal of the outlined «SCIROCCO» script from the rear hatch (below the spoiler), a redesigned air conditioning compressor, and a different brake master cylinder with in - line proportioning valves and a brake light switch mounted to the pedal instead of on the master cylinder.
The car received a significant freshening for the 2011
model year, and a
minor update followed for the 2015
model year.
For 2016, the Hyundai Tucson is redesigned, while other
models such as the Accent, Azera, Elantra, Genesis, Sonata, and Veloster receive only
minor feature
updates and adjustments.
For the
updated Tacoma, Toyota has equipped the 2012
model with a new hood, grille, headlights and front bumper among other
minor details, while the interior has been revamped with a new center - instrument panel design, revised gauge cluster...
The seventh - generation Golf is entering its sixth year of production for 2018, but instead of
updating the
model extensively or bringing about a new generation, VW decided to provide some
minor updates across the whole line.
No, this is not the complete redesign we've been waiting for ever since covered prototypes started roaming the public roads; what it is is a
minor - but - meaningful
update to tide us over until that new sixth - generation
model bows.
Other
models receive
minor updates across trim levels, with all getting a 5 - micron air filter.
Nav needs
update Minor updates for the Civic EX-L
model with navigation that we reviewed include the addition of a Bluetooth cell phone system and iPod integration.
The Lincoln MKC crossover has received a
minor update and some additional new tech for the 2019
model year.
The 2018 Cadillac ATS compact luxury sedan receives several
minor updates and changes for the 2018
model year:
In 1997 for the 1998
model year a mid-cycle refresh was introduced with
minor updates to the front and rear fascias.
The XT received a
minor update in 1987 for the second half of the 1987
model year, roughly corresponding to the 1988 launch of the XT6.
The Cadillac ATS - V compact ultra high - performance luxury sedan and coupe receive several
minor updates and changes for the 2018
model year.
The 2006
models received
minor updates.
Other Nissan cars receive
minor updates for the 2018
model year.
Euro - spec
models receive a
minor facelift and an
updated interior.
For the 2009
model year, Mercedes made
minor cosmetic changes to the interior and exterior, and
updated the vehicle's technology.
Holden announced a
minor model year
update in July 2012, the centrepiece of which is the addition of flex - fuel capability for both petrol engines, thus allowing them to accept E85 ethanol fuel.
Other than some
minor trim changes, the Cruze didn't receive any significant
updates until the 2014
model year, when GM gave it optional diesel power.
The Chrysler Pacifica, which debuted as a 2017
model and undergoes some
minor trim
updates for 2018, is the winner of the Family Vehicle Best Buy crown for the second year in a row.
For 2006, four - cylinder cars received an upgraded five - speed automatic in place of the old four - speed, and all Mazda 6
models were treated to
minor styling
updates.
Rogue sees a couple
minor updates for 2016: Nissan's Forward Emergency Braking system is added to the Rogue SL Premium Package, and Siri Eyes Free functionality for Apple iPhone users is now available on SV and SL
models.
The Acura TLX has received a refresh for the 2018
model year and while it is not radically different from before, enhanced standard safety items and some
minor updates under the skin see the Acura TLX continue as a solid mid-sized sedan.
The
updated models receive
minor exterior design tweaks including a new grille and Pixel - laser LED headlights.
The Toyota Tacoma gets additional standard safety equipment and
minor grille
updates; the 4 - cylinder engine loses its available 5 - speed manual transmission, but the 6 - speed manual continues to be available on 4 × 4 V6
models.
The 1.2 L i - VTEC petrol and 1.5 L i - DTEC diesel engines are likely to be carried over from the outgoing
model with
minor updates.
The Chevy Suburban receives several
minor updates and changes for the 2018
model year, representing the fourth
model year of the 11th - generation Suburban.
Minor updates were introduced in 1994 for the 1995
model year (August 1994 production), including: a revised grille insert (now with a three - slot grille, replacing the previous four - slot version), new headlights and fog lights, outside air temp readout, and CFC - free air conditioning.
The third - generation
model's mid-cycle
update includes a new front grille that, until now, only appeared on the Focus Electric, plus new headlamps, revised taillamps and
minor suspension and steering changes.
We expect the Cadillac ATS to receive a few
minor changes and
updates for the 2019
model year, which could be the last
model year of the current, first - generation ATS as the next ATS is expected for the 2020 - 2021
model years.
Thus the
update won't be a substantial one as Volkswagen is giving the Polo really
minor changes before the sixth generation
model arrives in 2015.
The 2016 Equinox — the 2015
model year is now available at Classic Chevrolet — will have a wider grille and some
minor tweaks to
update the styling to keep the crossover SUV fresh.
Things are completely different for the 2014
model year though, as the Tucson was
updated with some
minor changes on both the exterior and the interior, but under the hood it received two new, more efficient engines.
The MY17
Update As reported Isuzu's 2017 D - Max based MU - X SUV has scored
minor styling upgrades, improvements to NVH and shares the cleaner engine and six - speed auto transmission introduced just months earlier in the MY16.5
model.
In a bid to fend off stiff competition from Ford's aluminum - bodied F - 150, Chevrolet has given its bread - and - butter Silverado 1500 truck a host of
minor updates inside and out for the 2016
model year.
Rounding out the changes for this
model year, the Titan received
minor trim
updates,
updated badging, and active head restraints.
With an upscale new front fascia, and some
minor updates to the cabin, the Chevrolet Malibu has been refreshed and restyled for the 2019
model year.
The 2019 Bolt EV receives a few
minor updates and changes for the 2019
model year.
For the 2015
model year, Subaru prepared a refreshed front fascia,
updated convenience features and
minor drivetrain tweaks for improved fuel economy.
The 2017
model year sees a
minor styling
update, plus some driver aids and Apple CarPlay / Android Auto.
For North American Frontiers
model year 2009, and European Navaras
model year 2010, Nissan
updated the shape of some
minor components.
Currently in its fourth generation, the RAV4 receives a mid-cycle
update for the 2016
model year, and per the new normal, the changes are far from
minor.