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Product Concept

Unrivaled styling and performance

• Creation of a new category in vehicles with a sports-minded concept distinctive from conventional SUVs.

External View

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Vehicle Outline

Packaging

• The large diameter tires are top-in-class for the current SUV class. The front tires are positioned further forward of the front occupants to express the vehicle’s sporty proportions and strong, solid feel.

• The shape of the windshield, with greater angularity than existing vehicles, realizes smooth, sleek proportions.

• The minimum approach angle assures practical functionality as realized in the 0.34 CD value for the aerodynamic performance.

Design theme

• Advanced Emotional Styling

• Exceptional Dynamic Performance

• Support of Sophisticated Urban Lifestyle

Interior

• The driver’s seat, with six possible adjustments and sufficient adjustment range, provides a comfortable a driving position suited to any physique.

• Highly functional storage capability is realized due to the reduced surface irregularity, and greater length in the front-to-back direction.

• Storage space for small items is provided in suitable locations of appropriate size based on consideration of objects commonly carried in a vehicle.

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Engine

• Gasoline engine

― Due to the adoption of direct injection and the turbocharger, high output and fuel economy at low to medium engine speeds have been achieved. (L3 Turbo)

― Low-tension piston rings, and shimless tappets have been adopted to minimize friction losses and improve fuel economy.

― A balancer unit has been adopted for reduced engine vibration.

― With the adoption of the variable valve timing mechanism, optimum valve timing corresponding to the engine operation condition is achieved.

― An auto tensioner that automatically adjusts the belt to compensate for stretching has been adopted to minimize maintenance requirements.

• Diesel engine

― A balancer unit has been adopted for reduced engine vibration.

― The following improvements have been realized due to the adoption of the common rail type fuel injection system.

• Particulate matter (PM) reduction has been realized due to the extremely high pressure fuel injection system.

• NOx and PM reduction have been realized due to an optimized combustion condition and enhanced flexibility in injection volume, timing, and pulse.

― A diesel particulate filter system has been adopted to remove particulate matter (PM) in the exhaust gas.

― A high-efficiency EGR cooler has been adopted for reduced NOx.

• CO and HC worsen if exhaust emissions re-circulated to the intake manifold are excessively cool while the engine is cold. To prevent this an EGR cooler bypass has been established and an EGR cooler bypass valve has been adopted for opening and closing the passage.

― To prevent air from flowing into the fuel line, a control which simulates an out-of-fuel condition has been adopted.

― The SCR system has been adopted for reduced NOx.

• The SCR system uses a from of ammonia to cause a reduction reaction that converts the nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the exhaust gases to harmless nitrogen and water.

Suspension

• Front suspension

― A strut-type front suspension has been adopted.

― Due to the tight connection of the six-point rubber mounts to the body, high handling stability and improved riding comfort is provided together with low NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) with no loss of mount rigidity.

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• Rear suspension

― An E-type multi-link rear suspension has been adopted.

― A wider luggage compartment is ensured due to the separated positioning of the shock absorber and coil spring.

― Also due to the separated positioning of the shock absorber and coil spring, side force on the shock absorber is reduced so that the suspension system operates smoothly and riding comfort is improved.

2WD

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4WD

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Brakes

• A brake pedal with an intrusion minimizing mechanism has been adopted. As a result, driver safety has been improved.

• A small diameter long-stroke type master cylinder has been adopted, improving operability and response.

• A large diameter, single diaphragm power brake unit has been adopted, improving braking force.

• A vacuum pump has been adopted, improving braking force. (MZR-CD 2.2)

• High rigidity, 2-piston front brake calipers have been adopted on the front brakes for improved braking performance.

• Large diameter, ventilated discs have been adopted on the front and rear disc brakes for improved braking force.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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Dynamic stability control (DSC)

• The DSC HU/CM, integrating both the hydraulic unit (HU) and control module (CM), has been adopted, resulting in a size and weight reduction.

• A combined sensor, integrating both the yaw rate sensor and lateral-G sensor, has been adopted, improving serviceability.

• The specialized CAN system (CAN2 line) has been adopted for use between the combined sensor and DSC HU/CM, improving reliability.

• An enhanced malfunction diagnosis system, used with the M-MDS, has been adopted, improving serviceability.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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Transaxle

• Manual transaxle (A26MX-R)

― Six-speed A26MX-R manual transaxle has been adopted.

― The full length of the MTX has been shortened due to the adoption of the 3-axle type MTX.

― A triple synchronizer mechanism has been adopted for first, second, and third gears.

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• Automatic Transaxle (FS5A-EL)

― Five-speed FS5A-EL automatic transaxle has been adopted.

― A manual mode shift control has been adopted.

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• Automatic transaxle (AW6A(X) -EL)

― The AW6A (X)-EL automatic transaxle is a compact, lightweight, next-generation electronically controlled FF 6-speed automatic transaxle that employs a Ravigneaux-type planetary gear. It employs a high-precision clutch hydraulic control system for smooth, highly responsive gear shift feel.

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Power Steering

• L3 Turbo, L5

― Engine-speed-sensing power steering has been adopted for vehicles with the L3 Turbo, L5 engine.

― A steering column with a tilt/telescope mechanism has been adopted on all models for improved operability.

― With the adoption of a steering shaft with an energy absorbing mechanism, safety has been improved.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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• MZR-CD 2.2

• For vehicles with the MZR-CD 2.2 engine, excellent steering feel and smooth handling from low to high speeds is provided due to the adoption of electro hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS). Engine load is reduced, improving fuel economy, due to the adoption of an electric power steering oil pump.

• A steering column with a tilt/telescope mechanism has been adopted on all models for improved operability.

• With the adoption of a steering shaft with an energy absorbing mechanism, safety has been improved.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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4-wheel drive

• The electronic 4WD control system automatically and optimally controls drive torque distribution for the front and rear wheels. Due to this off-road mobility and driving stability are improved.

• Based on the input signals from each sensor, the 4WD control module (4WD CM) determines vehicle driving and road conditions, and controls output current to the electronic control coupling (4WD solenoid) inside the rear differential. This control allows for optimal distribution of the drive torque from the engine to the rear wheels.

• Also, the 4WD CM automatically controls the 4WD, greatly reducing the load on the driver and improving operability.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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Safety

• The adoption of the triple-H, strenghtened frames on the floor, sides and roof areas provides enhanced protection.

• Injuries in a pedestrian-vehicle collision are minimized by the increased space between the hood and engine.

• Side air bags that effectively protect the chest area have been adopted for the front seats.

• Large curtain air bags have been adopted that deploy and cover the front and rear side windows to protect the heads of the front and rear passengers.

• Pre-tensioner and load limiter mechanisms have been adopted for the front seat belts.

• Seat belt reminders have been adopted for the prevention of unfastened seat belts.

• An immobilizer system has been adopted. This anti-theft device prevents the engine from being started unless the encrypted identification code, transmitted from a special electronic chip embedded in the key, corresponds with the identification code registered in the vehicle.

• Multi information display adopted.

• Rear vehicle monitoring system adopted.

• ESS (Emergency Stop signal System) adopted.