Automotive Facelifts - For Better or Worse

[Pupik]

I'm really not a fan of crossovers and the 4x4ification of every car platform but with that said, the Bentley Bentayga looked much better pre-facelift in my opinion.

Before:

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After:

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It's the "now more likely to get lost in a parking lot" effect.

 

[TrdScionxB2]

The 2nd generation of the Scion xB.

2008-2010

2011-2015

Also, here is one of the Japanese versions.

 

[Pupik]

I think I'm the only one who thinks the JDM versions of the xB (bB) and xD (ist) are more derivative in appearance, due to extra tack-on exterior trim compared to their USDM counterparts.

 

[TrdScionxB2]

I think I'm the only one who thinks the JDM versions of the xB (bB) and xD (ist) are more derivative in appearance, due to extra tack-on exterior trim compared to their USDM counterparts.

The 2008 to 2010 xBs did have a lot of body kits though.

I made this video a while back.

 

[MedigoFlame]

The recent GT7 update reminded me how much better the pre-facelift (or in BMW speak, pre-LCI) first generation Z4 looked. Something about the facelift/LCI on the E85 Z4 made it look more...bland?

Pre-Facelift/LCI:

Facelift/LCI:

 

[05XR8]

I guess the facelift looks happier with its upward smile.

 

[Tornado]

Being honest I never had any idea the Z4 was facelifted in the first place. Bit of tinkering in the margins there for a car that is already so ugly; but I think the foglights are cool on the facelift.