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.

The Fiat Palio has been around for, believe it or not, 12 years and facelifts are bound to happen eventually. Brazil will witness the launch of this facelifted Fiat Palio in a few weeks time.

The changes are minor with a revised grille and bumper, which now looks more like an Audi’s bumper. The headlamps are also different. Nothing is known about the interiors, but we think it should be totally revamped. Reports suggests that India will also embrace a facelifted Palio in a few months, and maybe this car is what they mean by that?

Hardly a day after we brought you spy pictures of the facelifted Fiat Sedici which was to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009, we have received photographs of the facelifted Suzuki SX4. This car is also scheduled to be unveiled at Frankfurt. The pictures look like they have been taken at a Suzuki stockyard. Look closely at the above picture- are you able to see the Suzuki Splash in the background?

The Suzuki SX4 is a crossover the instant you stride into foreign markets like Italy. It’s rebadged as the Fiat Sedici in those countries.

The facelifted Fiat Sedici was supposed to be seen by the world at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, but thanks to spy photographers, who have successfully pooped Fiat’s plans, we’re able to see it now. In what looks like a parking lot, the facelited Sedici has been snapped without any camouflage.

The Suzuki Swift has been featured on IAB numerous times, but we don’t get bored of this car. First we had a limited edition for the Chinese market. Then a 3-door special for UK customers, and now this- Suzuki Swift Limited S for Japan.

Suzuki Swift Limited S as the name describes, is a limited edition version. The Suzuki Swift Limited S receives

* New Front Bumper

* New Side Skirt

* 16” Aluminium Wheels

* SRS Curtain airbag

IAB in November 2008 “Revealed the Facelifted Hyundai Sonata” Now, Hyundai has officially launched its flagship sedan model Sonata (”Ling Xiang”) in the Chinese market yesterday. Hyundai Motors, said in a statement that the move is part of an effort to woo customers in China. The launch of the China-made Sonata sedan comes early as many analysts expect Hyundai to miss this year’s sales target there.

The Japanese carmaker - Toyota Kirloskar is all set to launch its popular MUV in India - Toyota Innova in CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) version by end - January 2009, hoping to stir demand amid sagging sales. The company is also conducting trials of Innova CNG.

Skoda has given the 8-year old C-segment Skoda Octavia liftback (aeroback) and estate a much needed facelift, for release in 2009. The Octavia had never been taken care of by Skoda in the recent past, so this facelift can help Octavia to atleast stand up against stronger rivals like Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla Altis.

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