Ford
Ford Festiva (1998 facelift, second generation, WF, Australia) photos
The 1998 Ford Festiva (Aspire in the US) included new rounder headlamps and grille that made the small Korea made hatch look a little like the Euro Fiesta.
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Ford
Ford Probe (1997, second generation, Australia) photos
Based on the GE Mazda MX-6 and 626, the Ford Probe had a sharper, more futuristic body, but the same I4 and V6 engine and transmission choices.
Lexus
Lexus IS (2013, XE30, third generation, Australian launch) photos
The third generation Lexus IS (XE30) has sharper, bolder styling with an aggressive nose, grille, radical headlamps, an I4 hybrid, and V6 engines.
Mazda
Mazda MPV (1999, LW, second generation, Australia) photos
The second generation Mazda MPV switched to a front wheel drive platform, had sliding doors on both sides, and was available with I4 and V6 engines.
Suzuki
Suzuki Liana GS hatch, sedan (2004 facelift, first generation) photos
For 2004, the Suzuki Liana (Aerio in Japan and the US) got a facelift with a new grille, bumpers, lights, and a revised dashboard with analog instruments.
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi 380 sedan (2007-2008, DB Series III, Australia) photos
The Mitsubishi 380 Series III had some minor visual, spec and price updates to make it more appealing. It didn’t help, production ended on March 31, 2008.
Suzuki
Suzuki Liana GS sedan, hatch (2003, first generation, Australia) photos
The Suzuki Liana (Aerio in the US and Japan) was a sedan and hatch replacement for the dull Baleno. The tall body was practical, but not pretty.
Ford
Ford Fairlane (2005-2007, BF, fifth generation, Australia) photos
The BF Ford Fairlane was final iteration of the LWB Falcon sedan. Killed off by shifting customer tastes, the AU misstep, and too little differentiation.
Ford
Ford Fairlane (AU, 1999-2003, fifth generation, Australia) photos
Based on the AU Falcon, the 1999 Ford Fairlane was a disaster with its Yank Tank interpretation of the company’s New Edge styling.
Opel
Opel Astra OPC (2012, J, Sydney Motor Show) photos
The 2012 Opel Astra OPC has a 2-liter turbo I4 with 206kW (276hp) and 400Nm (300 lb-ft), HiPerStrut front suspension, an LSD and FlexRide active suspension.