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facelift

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A facelift is when a car company changes the look of a car partway through its production, like new headlights or a different front bumper.

Technical Definition

A facelift refers to a mid-cycle update of a car model, typically involving cosmetic changes like new front and rear styling, updated lighting, or interior tweaks.

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