Chrysler is about to launch an entirely new model in its big-car 300C range - a diesel SRT-Design - and refresh the exterior looks and cabin of the whole range.
The cars' rear and rear light clusters have been revised and a boot-lid spoiler and third brake light added while the interior has been "enhanced" with a new instrument panel and a centre stack highlighted with satin silver bezels.
Soft-touch surfaces on arm rests and door panels will, Chrysler says, add to the comfortable interior while "the new dark interior colour will add to the sophisticated feel".
A new ignition key with one-touch start-up, a fully adjustable steering wheel and LED lighting in the front cupholders and front and rear door pockets have also been added - along with seat-mounted crash bags in addition to the existing front and side-curtain bags.
The MyGIG infotainment system is a new option that offers owners the very latest integrated sound, satnav, sound and video systems. It has MP3 compatibility, touch-screen control, clear graphics, storage for as many as 1600 songs and voice control.
The 300C SRT-Design model will have all these refinements as well as visual enhancements that, Chrysler says, "will make the high-performance SRT-8 such a crowd pleaser".
The SRT-Design will be available as a sedan or wagon and use a three-litre V6 diesel engine.
Features will include SRT 20" alloy rims, wheel-arch spats and a chromed mesh grille. Inside, the SRT-Design will have MyGIG satnav, an SRT-8 steering wheel, SRT-8 leather sports seats and carbon-fibre cabin details.
Simon Elliott, MD of Chrysler UK, said: "While the 300C SRT-8 is still one of the most affordable of performance cars, the diesel SRT-Design will mean buyers get all the looks along with the everyday driving benefits of our three-litre diesel engine.
"The changes to the interior will help to take the 300C to a whole new level but the changes do not detract from what has made the 300C such a success - it remains a great looking, well-equipped and a very competitively priced car."
Standard features on the Chrysler 300C include electronic stability and traction control, front and rear side-curtain crash bags, xenon headlights, auto windscreen wipers and a rear parking assistance system.
Leather upholstery, aircon and heatable front seats are also standard.
Chrysler SA will not import the diesel model, citing this country's still inadequate diesel fuel - but other facelift changes will be incorporated on 300C units sold here.