The facelift will not be due till perhaps in the next MIAS or April 2009, even so expect a price increase at that time.. There is very minimal change between the 2009 and 2008 trims. A rumored blue tooth (which is almost useless without an internal HDD). IMHO better get a bargain deal this Christmas season on the 1.8S before the price hike because thats the most intelligent buy if you dont need the BT and the exterior change.