AIM OF DEVELOPMENT

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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

•  An L3 Turbo (2.3 L) type 4-cylinder engine has been adopted. Due to the adoption of direct injection and the turbocharger, high output and fuel economy at low to medium engine speeds have been achieved.

•  The lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block and lower block provide superior vibration resistance. Superior crank support stiffness combined with lightweight pistons and connecting rods have been adopted for a comfortable, linear drive feel.

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

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.

•  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.

2WD

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4WD

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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.

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

2WD

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4WD

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Manual transaxle

•  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

•  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

•  With the adoption of an engine speed sensing power steering mechanism, handling stability has been improved.

•  With the adoption, for all vehicles, of a steering column with a tilt mechanism, operability has been improved.

•  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.

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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.