Other than height adjustment mechanism, this is not an improvement over earlier model.
1 1/2 horse motor is not needed as it's still only 1/4 shank and method of attaching fence is nothing short of stupid, requiring tiny screws and washers and an addapter and an inordinate amount of time to install.
My feeling is this tool was designed by someone who never used it and certainly has never had to earn money with it.
Earlier model is the better choice.
Nice powerful trim router with all the accessories included. Beware when using unbalanced router bits the depth lock may not hold and the cut will get deeper.