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[keolsen]

Maybe a silly question, but what does mini facelift include? How do I see if my car is a mini facelift...
I can see form the FAQ that the mini facelift was introduced in 1998 with satnav and ccr800 bose sound system...which my 1997 model has...is my car then a mini facelifted?

[Timbuk]

Solid headrests, side airbags are a clue

[keolsen]

I found some more info in the FAQ section...I guess my car is a mini facelifted version...woohoo  

[Markjay]

I think mini-facelift started late 1997, but not sure.

And yes, side airbags on front seats are a give-away, as well as 'projector' type headlamps, and radio controls on steering wheel...

There was also a difference in the Vx badge - it used to be flat enamel with black background, and changed to the current one.

[TheBoy]

Mini facelift is model year (MY) 1998 on, which appeared mid to late 1997.  To really know, check the VIN - if the 7th from last digit is a W or X, then minifacelift (full facelift starts at Y), if its R,S,T or V its pre mini facelift.

[tunnie]

controls for the radio on steering wheel = mini facelift

no controls = pre-mini facelift

[TheBoy]

controls for the radio on steering wheel = mini facelift

no controls = pre-mini facelift

yes lots of clues

remote stereo controls
solid headrests
clear headlights
side airbags

etc etc

but these can be retrofitted (even if not working - eg, someone fitting leather etc), so vin is true check...