Top 10 cars that got better with facelifts

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BMW X1

The passing of the baton from the original BMW X1 to the next-generation model encapsulates a far-reaching maturing process clearly expressed in the design of both the exterior and the interior. The car now boasts robust proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and design features typical of an SUV. The faux station wagon look has long gone.

Ford Mustang

After 50 years of harking back to their original design, Ford made the new generation Mustang. It was completely modern with a throwback to the old car in some ways. Several key design features define the new Ford Mustang, including a low roof height and wide stance. Sleek profile enabled by the steeply sloped windshield and rear glass. Three-dimensional, tri-bar taillamps. Contemporary execution of the iconic car’s signature trapezoidal grille and shark-bite front fascia. It is one of the meanest and best-looking cars gracing our roads today.

Jaguar XF

If you don’t dig the German offerings. This is the car for you. It’s not boring or a spec-sheet tickbox product. It is the most engaging(Triggered BMW 3 Series fans will refuse) luxury sporsts sedan out there.

The facelift in 2016 with the revised headlights, taillights and bumpers really made the car more crisper and a clean look.

Lamborghini Aventador S

The design of the new Lamborghini Aventador S clearly indicates the new Aventador generation. The Aventador S features a number of exterior developments, particularly in front and rear, while its profile remains clearly an Aventador.A more aggressive nose and longer front splitter redirect airflow for better aerodynamic efficiency. The rear of the Lamborghini Aventador S is dominated by a black diffuser, available on request in carbon fiber. Three single exhaust outlets exit through the rear bumper. The active rear wing is movable in three positions depending on speed and drive select mode, and optimizes the car’s improved overall balance.

Mercedes Benz S-Class

The final word in status and sophestication is the S-Class. The upgraded front with extensive chrome trim underscores the exceptional status of the Mercedes-Maybach. Also new is the Maybach logotype between the louvres of the radiator grille on the driver’s side.

In conjunction with the new MULTIBEAM LED headlamps, the S-Class features three distinctive torches of light as an exclusive design element. The front bumper with pronounced air intakes and sporty looks is also new.The new LED lamps with crystal-look tail lamps stand out at the rear.

They look like jewels and ensure a characteristic design day and night. A tail lamp light show that plays when the vehicle is unlocked and locked, as well as three horizontal pairs of fibre optics are also new. All models are fitted with a redesigned lower bumper section with integrated visible tailpipe trim. The tailpipes are framed by a chrome trim element, which spans the entire width of the vehicle. Seven new light-alloy wheels with diameters between 17 and 20 inches are available as standard or options.

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Mahindra XUV500

The car loved by many and according to most the best Value For Money option out there. The XUV500 got a much-needed facelift last year and the car was loved in every comparison test we did. The highlights included a new interior, redesigned bumpers, headlights and taillights.

Honda City

The volume churner for Honda is now on its last legs. But the last facelift it got has really made the car something else. Up front, the Honda City facelift received a redesigned LED headlamp unit, a new grille and a new bumper too. The sedan also gets LED tail lights, boot lid-mounted spoiler with integrated LED high mount stop lamp, and new diamond cut 16-inch alloy wheels. The car, along with the Ciaz, Yaris, Vento and Rapid looks the best of the lot.

Skoda Rapid

If you find the Volkswagen Vento boring, this is the car for you. Skoda gave the Rapid a great update. The new sharper bumper that gets a large honeycomb air intake compliments it and fog lamps on either side. The rear of the car also gets some minor changes. These include a revised bumper and addition of chrome strip on the boot lid. The top-end variant of the car also gets LED daytime running lights as a part of the dual barrel headlamp. Although the side profile has remained almost unchanged, the overall design does make the car look younger and fresher.

Tata Tigor/Tiago

Not only did these cars get new variants and they also got hotter JTP versions. Tata has done nothing but kept improving on these cars. The new interiors sport a touchscreen and the exteriors get revised bumpers and new smoked headlamps and taillamps. The Tata twins are really cool in all their avatars.

Hyundai Creta

The mild facelift that made this car fresh enough for some more time. The Hyundai Creta is a crowd favorite. The outsells sub-four meter SUVs. Last year the car got a new variant and many new features like a sunroof and exteriors included new bumpers, alloy wheels and headlamps.