This article is about the Facelift application for the automobiles. For the album, see Facelift (album). For TV series, see Facelift (TV series). For rhytidectomy, see Facelift.

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Automotive Facelift
TypeFacelift
Also calledMinor and major platform changes on automobiles
IndustryAutomotive
ClassificationAutomobile application
Inventor companyFord Motor Company
InventedEarly stages of 1927
Conversion partsBumper, exterior lights, internal display console, engine, gearbox, suspension, safety aid


Automotive facelifts are also known as minor platform changes or upgrades to exterior parts. In the Industry of automotive, Facelift is a concept that encompasses a variety of exterior, interior design, technological improvements to a vehicle in order to preserve its appeal. Automotive firms are designing new facelift models on a regular basis, powered by new design patterns and technical advances which contains “aerodynamics, safety and automotive weight reduction” (Leal et al., 2017).

In the Automotive sector, automotive manufacturers are adding various of minor improvements, upgrades instead of having a few large ones on automobiles. These adjustments effectively are made to the bumpers, exterior lights, internal display console, centre dashboard and various of automobile pieces. Wheel patterns and options of colours are also part of the facelift application.

Beside of the minor changes, popular brands as Audi, Suzuki, Fiat also focus major changes to improve products, services which provide firm’s getting a reputation. These major changes contain improvements in engines, gearboxes, suspension control mechanism and safety aids.


Background

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Facelift development

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Facelift conversion of brands

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Fiat Abarth

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Audi

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Skoda

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Phases and benefits

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Customer and brand insight

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Automobiles and facelifts life cycle

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References

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Source 1: Facelift is a term that encompasses a host of design, interior and tech upgrades to a car in order to maintain its appeal.[1]

Source 2: Mercedes Benz GLA facelift India launch live streaming.[2]

Source 3: Engine specifications for the Alto 800 facelift remain the same.[3]

Source 4: A few of the exterior highlights of the 2017 Audi A3 facelift are to include the addition of restyled headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, LED tail-lamps, re-designed front and rear bumpers to name a few[4]

Source 5: The fundamental character and mechanicals of the car generally remain similar, but the interior and exterior design may be significantly altered, and new technology added. [5]

  1. ^ "What is a car facelift? Can they save me money?". carwow.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-24.
  2. ^ Arya, Ayush (July 5, 2017). "Mercedes Benz GLA Facelift India launch Live streaming: Get price in India, specifications & features". Athena Information Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  3. ^ Lad, Ajinkya AJ (May 18, 2016). "2016 Maruti Suzuki Alto facelift launching today: Price, Features & Specifications". Athena Information Solutions Pvt. Ltd. – via Athena Information Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  4. ^ Arya, Ayush (April 6, 2017). "2017 Audi A3 Facelift launching today: Get live updates, price, features and specifications". InfotechLead – via Athena Information Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  5. ^ "Life cycle of a car: Facelifts and updates". CarExpert. Retrieved 2020-09-24.

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Category:Automotive industry Category:Automotive design Category:Automotive part stubs Category:Automotive technology stubs Category:Design stubs Category: Automotive engineering