Sharper lines, LED lights and a redesigned bumper are only
some of the exterior tweaks.
The new Aventador S benefits from a host
of exterior tweaks, all aimed at improving the car's aerodynamics.
Not exact matches
Sure, the subtle
tweaks to the interior and
exterior styling play a part in this, but a bigger improvement lies in Mercedes - Benz's new «direct - steer» rack, which greatly enhances the sportiness
of the SLK.
A heavily massaged version
of the Evo IX's AWD system lives under the Evo X's
exterior, complete with a
tweaked iteration
of the IX's electronically managed active center differential.
> Design - A collection
of tasteful
exterior tweaks imbue the RS5 with the necessary aggression to wear the RS badge.
Along with these more significant changes, there are also a host
of appearance
tweaks like new 18 - inch wheels, a few new
exterior colors, and the availability
of either Satin Black or High Gloss Red racing stripes that come with matching mirror caps.
'16 BMW 3 - Series gets a midcycle update that includes the first application
of modular - engine technology in a BMW - branded model, chassis upgrades and interior and
exterior tweaks.
The
exteriors of both the base Taurus and the high - performance SHO have been mildly redesigned, and the
tweaked interiors will be offered with the MyFord Touch interface, but the most significant changes are on the powertrain and performance fronts.
It too gets
exterior tweaks and a range
of option packs.
With a 662 - horsepower supercharged V - 8, Recaro seats, adjustable shocks and a
tweaked exterior, the 2013 Shelby GT500 stands out in the crowd
of muscle cars.
This was achieved with a systematic
tweaking of interior and
exterior features to give the A7 a sportier dynamic.
Subtle
exterior tweaks mean that the Audi S8 Plus still mostly flies under the radar, but details like the rear lip spoiler, carbon fiber trim pieces, darkened taillights, and gloss - black grille hint at the performance potential
of this sleeper sedan.
Other than
exterior cosmetic
tweaks, the biggest changes for this year are the addition
of a brake - override system (thank you, confused septuagenarians) and standard stability control.
In a typical midcycle refresh, its
exterior style was
tweaked some, and the GS 350's V - 6 picked up a couple
of extra ponies, among other small changes.
This month, the Korean car maker released the «facelifted» version
of the sports coupé with minor
exterior styling
tweaks, but significant improvements under the skin and sharper pricing.
I sampled the cool R - Design version (add $ 4,000 to the base level), which dresses up the entire vehicle with premium Nubuck and Nappa leather seats and trim, lots
of sporty
exterior tweaks, and rakish metal - mesh aluminum inlays on the dash, console, and more.
Details
of the autumn upgrade are understood to include a new 2.0 - litre diesel engine, codenamed Panther, which will be EU6d - compliant for the new WLTP driving cycle, with its real - world emissions and fuel economy testing, plus a new interior and
tweaks to the
exterior styling.
Body: Honda has
tweaked the
exterior of this SUV just enough to maintain the identity while adding to it at the same time.
However, you will not find the bulbous
exterior of its predecessor because
of the design
tweak in the 2018 model.
Mahindra has launched the updated Xylo MUV for the 2014 model year with a list
of changes to the
exteriors and interiors, while the mechanicals have also been
tweaked.
The advanced petrol - electric hybrid, due to go on sale in the UK in August, replaces the earlier pre-facelift Porsche Panamera S Hybrid with some traditionally subtle
exterior styling changes but, at the same time, significant modifications to its petrol - electric driveline, including a new on - board charger that forms part
of the plug - in system and the adoption
of a liquid - cooled lithium - ion battery in place
of the older air - cooled nickel - metal hydride unit, among other detailed
tweaks.
Just ahead
of its debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Auto Show, Porsche has dropped details on the latest mid-cycle refresh for the drop - top 911, and it comes with a few new
exterior styling
tweaks, the latest infotainment and driver's aides, and most notably, a smaller, turbocharged engine.
The CR - Z has been given a host
of performance and styling
tweaks, including new front and rear bumpers, two new
exterior colours and a set
of 17 - inch wheels exclusive to the GT model.
A mid-cycle update for the Mazda6 arrived for the 2016 model year that included small visual
tweaks to the
exterior of the car that includes a new grille, LED headlights and fog light surrounds.
The
exterior of the vehicle has been
tweaked to display a brand new front and rear treatment that brings it more in line with Porsche's updated styling language.
Some will still prefer the more angular aesthetic
of the current generation, but importantly, the
exterior tweaks maintain the Accord's upscale physique.
Launched internationally last year, the updated Jetta gets a host
of subtle
tweaks to the
exteriors and interiors that induce a fresh appeal in the sedan while the mechanicals remain untouched with the existing petrol and diesel engine options performing duties.
The American model will be built in a limited series
of 500 units and stands out thanks to some
exterior tweaks.
There are only subtle
exterior tweaks, while Hyundai has tried to bring the i10's tech up to the standard
of rivals, with a 7.0 in touchscreen infotainment system.
I thought that A3's move from a hatchback to a sedan would be more jarring, but, outside
of a few
tweaks, the A3 is a hugely satisfying, comfortable, and attractive car, particularly at our Prestige trim level, where the already good level
of cabin luxury and finish is greatly improved, the
exterior gains some S - Line character, and its infotainment and safety tech are bumped to the top
of this class.
The standard 7 Series may have lost its driver - focus
of late, but the B7 shows that with some mild
tweaking, there's still plenty athleticism lurking beneath the
exterior.
For that money, expect to find a model fully
tweaked with a lot
of interesting standard features, like the black
exterior or the 18 - inch alloy wheels borrowed from the Privilege.
With the right designer, small
tweaks can make a world
of difference for a vehicle's
exterior, but it's impossible to cover up inadequacies when it comes to interior technology.
The spy image suggests that the Endeavour - sold as the Everest in Thailand - is likely to get minor
exterior tweaks as part
of a mid-cycle refresh.
The Audi Q3 has been around since a lot
of years now and while competition has moved ahead, this compact luxury SUV is still on sale and to keep the product line - up fresh, the Ingolstadt - based automaker has given the SUV a minor facelift which brings about small
tweaks to the
exteriors and interiors while the core
of the vehicle remains similar.
The
exteriors get some styling
tweaks, interiors have been given an upmarket treatment and the engine gets a performance boost; all
of this to keep the XUV500 fresh and competitive.
In 2018 the car underwent a mid-life update consisting
of tweaked exterior styling, more technology fitted and even more ways to personalise it — a key part
of the MINI's appeal ever since the car was revived by BMW in 2001.
For 2016, the 5 - seat XJ, which the automaker calls «the pinnacle
of Jaguar sports sedans,» gets a few
exterior tweaks and more advanced information and safety systems.
Chevrolet has given its 2019 Camaro lineup a boost
of exterior raciness,
tweaks in performance options, more advanced technology, plus a new entry - level variant with track package.
Beyond the
exterior tweaking, a number
of safety features are now available, depending on the trim level.
When it comes to
exterior tweaks, the 2018 version gets minor ones in the form
of new daytime running LED lights with integrated indicator, a new bumper and revised tail - lights.
Although there are minor
tweaks to the
exterior (many
of them confined to the GT trim), the greater revisions are in the cockpit.
S line enhances the leather upholstery, adds larger alloy wheels, sports seats, LED headlights and a number
of interior and
exterior tweaks.
The 2015 MINI Countryman gets subtle
exterior and interior
tweaks, new features and upgraded power, and will now be imported as a CBU in the country instead
of being locally assembled.
Just 250 examples
of the special edition are being produced, with each getting unique «Red Diamond» paint,
exterior design
tweaks and First Edition badging, plus lots
of on - board technology, including a head - up display, DAB radio, front and rear parking sensors, dual - zone climate control, keyless go, automatic headlights, heated front seats and heated power - folding mirrors.
It gets a host
of changes to the
exteriors as well as minor
tweaks to the engine and suspension.
Tweaks were applied to the engine, transmission, and AWD system, not to mention the
exterior styling and interior design, and the result is a mighty slab
of Teutonic speed and luxury that's every inch worthy
of bearing the Mercedes torch.
The
exterior gets the most minor
of tweaks with a new optional design pack avaialble in a choice
of eight colours and new «Jupiter» grilles and side vents and a choice
of five new alloy wheels.
The Panamera S E-Hybrid, due to go on sale in the U.S. in November, replaces the earlier prefacelift Panamera S Hybrid with some subtle
exterior styling changes and significant modifications to its gasoline - electric driveline, including a new on - board charger that forms part
of the plug - in system and the adoption
of a liquid - cooled lithium - ion battery in place
of the older air - cooled nickel - metal hydride unit, among other detail
tweaks.
Land Rover has
tweaked the
exterior design
of the Evoque, with a new front bumper, enlarged air intakes, two new grille designs, all - LED adaptive headlamps and new alloy wheel designs among the key changes.