I disagree (for what its worth), I think the updated lights front and rear give it some much needed edge.
While I like and will probably end up with a 11-13 model when we finally do pull the trigger (used), I think it is a little too featureless and smooth.
I too saw the white Laredo at Salters Moorooka - lined up between a 13 White Laredo and a White Trailhawk (which had the 14 details too), and the 13 really looked a little pedestrian next to them.
While you wouldnt want to go too far like the new Hyundai's, all angles and edges (or like the new Cherokee
), I dont think you want to go too far the other way either - like a Territory, one big smooth lump of plastic
The filling in with the black plastic around the headlights gives some detail and accents, and breaks up the form a bit... IMHO