Car facelifts or new generations that worked perfectly

It's atleast better than copying the Prius style for some reason. For me, the 2015 model was so/so in design, but better than unoriginal.

 

1980-82 Ford Thunderbird to 1983-86 to 1987-88

 

From now on you can also post new generations that worked.
(Inspired by @Nathan 03)
So, here's one new generation that really worked IMO.

VW Golf 5 and 6.

 

It's not much, but...

1958 Edsel


1960 Edsel

 

I. LOVE. MINIVANS. And I'm proud to say so. I gotta say I really liked the last gen Town and Country, we even have a 2010.

But the new Pacifica looks AWESOME.

 

Pre-Facelift Fiat 500 Abarth:




Post-Facelift Fiat 500 Abarth:

 

Standard 500 was kinda ruined too. New rear lights don't make any sense.

 

Here's another that worked really well. Went from good to great.

 

It still looks ugly, but atleast it doesn't look like filler before, but it looks like the pre-Stinger.
OT:

"Computer Mouse".

More like an car.

 

Holden Commodore VB to VF

 

Lexus CT


The new one is more likable for me, and feels more unique in design.

 

Too bad they forgot to fix the awful D-pillar in the process...

 

"whatthefuckisthat"

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this

to this

 

Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati's coupe line.

From 90s mediocrity:


To 2000s sporty, but sligtly messy, curves:


To some of the best cars ever designed:

 

Another abomination from SsangYong:

But later in it's life time, it became an tolerable, but simple SUV.

 

skoda octavia

to this

 

Looks good.

This also looks good, it captures the spirit of the classic 359.

 

More like a computer mouse with a hardly tolerable fascia.

 

I love minivans too!
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Opel Zafira

pre-facelift (2011)


And post-facelift (2017)


I think It worked out great. It is a good way to refresh my favorite car

 

I agree, atleast it doesn't look like it's crying.
OT:


Audi did the design of the new A4 well.