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Leaked – Honda CR-V facelift scheduled for Frankfurt show

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The Honda CR-V is a huge hit in the United States. Such is this smash hit that Honda is afraid to change anything in the car, and hence made some mild and unnoticeable changes and calls it the “new Honda CR-V.”

You need a trained eye to spot the differences. The honeycomb grille replaces the horizontal slabs, a reshaped bumper and new fog lamp housing are additional changes. Under the hood, the goods are the same. On the inside, you can expect some extra gadgetry but the well laid out dash and furniture would not get the nix this time.

The “new” CR-V will be announced at the 2010 Frankfurt Motor Show that starts next month.

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Entry posted on August 24th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Honda

2010 Honda CR-V reaches Italian dealerships

The refreshed Honda CR-V with new bumpers and grille has been set afloat in the Italian market. Dubbed the CR-V Action Sky and CR-V Action Trend, the new variants feature nothing more than new bumpers and the fog lights pushed a little back has these two parallel plastic slabs that look like an afterthought to me.

Level of equipment has gone slightly up and the addition is worthy of mention. A new radar system mounted up front judges if the car is going to collide with an obstruction in front and brakes automatically. This system is similar to Mercedes Benz’s Distronic Plus system which has saved innumerable lives.

The debate of the automatic braking system subtracting driver involvement is beyond the scope of this blog post.

The face of the Honda CR-V can suitably be described as being similar to a white’s tree frog post this minor cosmetic surgery.

Source – Auto Italy

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Entry posted on May 29th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Honda

Chevrolet Aveo Sport Limited Edition launched in France

Chevrolet Aveo Sport Limited Edition launched in France

There’s nothing worthy in this car for it to be a Limited Edition. The new Chevrolet Aveo which will reach India in the year has found relief in the form of visual enhancements in France.

The addition do not elevate the Chevrolet’s performance or handling, it merely does the job of filling up ad space in the local newspapers with the word new as a heading in capital letters.

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Entry posted on April 2nd, 2009 and filed under Chevrolet, Facelift, New Cars Abroad

Honda Civic Facelift goes on sale in Malaysia; Hi-res Images

Honda Civic Facelift goes on sale in Malaysia; Hi-res Images

No.. We’re not joking or displaying the wrong set of Images! One has to observe very closely indeed to notice the changes that have gone into the new Honda Civic facelift – launched in Malaysia.

The “recession facelift” as our friend over at paultan.org calls it, happens to be a cost cutting measure to improve the sales of the existing over-engineered Honda Civic. That’s what we call “a facelift for facelift sake” ;-)

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Entry posted on March 22nd, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Honda, New Cars Abroad

Suzuki SX4 applies makeup in China

Suzuki SX4 applies makeup in China

The Suzuki SX4 is sold in China as a crossover and sedan. To keep it looking fresh, Suzuki has carried out minor changes on the SX4, and the overall look and feel has not changed. The engine power and torque ratings have not been revised although the prices will be. The new Suzuki SX4 will be launched over the next few days.

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Entry posted on March 15th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Suzuki

Toyota Camry Facelift spied in China

Toyota Camry Facelift spied in China

These are photographs of a Toyota Camry with exterior changes, testing in China. This car is meant for markets such as China, Australia and the probably India and will debut, judging by the severity of the changes, during the course of this year.

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Entry posted on February 19th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Spy pictures, Toyota

New Fiat Grande Punto might share design cues with Bravo

New Fiat Grande Punto might share design cues with Bravo

A couple of Brazillian Car blogs have pointed out, and have got information from sources they believe are trustworthy, that the new Fiat Grande Punto will borrow a great deal of design elements from its elder sibling- the Fiat Bravo. Shown here is a rendering of how the future Fiat Punto might look. Clearly, the changes are confined to the front grille and the front bumper.

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Entry posted on February 12th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Fiat, Fiat Grande Punto

Rendering- Redesigned VW Polo which will roll out of Chakan in 2010

Rendering- Redesigned VW Polo which will roll out of Chakan in 2010

A renewed VW Polo hatchback and a sedan based on the Polo will roll out of VW’s Chakan Plant in Pune in 2010. VW’s Chakan plant will start functioning in April, producing sister compan Skoda’s Fabia, a year before original intentions. The underlying structures of the Skoda Fabia will be used to make the Polo and Polo sedan.

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Entry posted on January 29th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Renderings, Volkswagen

2010 Fiat Palio launched abroad- IAB Comprehensive Review

2010 Fiat Palio launched abroad- IAB Comprehensive Review

There are talks about a facelifted Fiat Palio in India by the end of next year and this is the car which will do the job of reviving Palio sales in the country, if not anything else. It’s a refreshed Palio, with a lot of changes both on the inside and the outside. If Fiat has to capitalize the attention they have grabbed with the Linea or the Grande Punto, they have to introduce this model in India before it is too late.

It is a well-known fact that massive discounts are offered on both the petrol and diesel version (the diesel version isn’t very old, remember) and the 2010 Fiat Palio could change it all as it would be an all-in-all new car. We’re also offering a word of advise for Fiat at the end of this article.

Petrol Heads in India love the Fiat brand. I’m able to see the love Indians have for Fiats. The point is, they can’t do anything about it. Only Fiat can help it’s own self by carrying out changes to the current cars and the introducing the right cars, understanding the average Indian buyer’s psychology.

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Entry posted on January 28th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Fiat

Facelifted Toyota Innova launched in India- Prices, Specification, Wallpapers

Facelifted Toyota Innova launched in India- Prices, Specification, Wallpapers

Toyota has launched a refreshed Innova with new colors, exteriors, climate control, steering mounted audio controls and an in-dash CD changer. The mechanicals remain the same and this is a frantic attempt by the company to woo its customers and take some attention away from the new kid on the MPV block- The Mahindra XYLO.

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Entry posted on January 28th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Toyota

Facelifted Mahindra Scorpio photographed

Facelifted Mahindra Scorpio photographed

The facelifted Mahindra Scorpio has been photographed without any camouflage. The changes are purely cosmetic and the biggest change and a surprising move is the 2.6 CRDe engine will be no longer produced and the mHawk engine will be the lone motor across the Scorpio’s range. The SUV should be launched within a few months time.

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Entry posted on January 27th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Mahindra

Refreshed Toyota Innova- The changes, Images, TV commercial

Refreshed Toyota Innova- The changes, Images, TV commercial

We really didn’t bother talking much about the refreshed Innova on Indian Autos Blog as we felt it was unnecessary to give front row importance to a car with new bumpers and wheels. The Innova is the most comfortable car in India, we agree, but the new Innova is the least exciting we must say.

The refreshed Toyota Innova gets a new grille, bumpers, wheels and slightly different interiors. The car is already on sale in markets such as Indonesia and the engine and gearbox remain same. Dual A.C vents debut on this model and so does the suspension (shock absorbers have changed), for the improvement of ride quality.

Only after the launch later tomorrow, will we know of any India-specific changes. The seat fabric is likely to be changed, and probably more colors will be offered.

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Entry posted on January 27th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Toyota

Video- Skoda Laura facelift

Video- Skoda Laura facelift

The facelifted Skoda Octavia (Skoda Laura to us Indians) was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last year.

The front end receives a sharp dynamic look that reminds us of the soon to be launched Superb in India. Inside, Skoda has redesigned the steering wheel, the dashboard (white-backlit), all the controls and the decorative strips on the doors and the central console. Furthermore, new upholstery fabrics are available across all equipment levels.

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Entry posted on January 6th, 2009 and filed under Facelift, Skoda
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