GENERAL DESCRIPTION
BODY
42-2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
M2420000100109
The main body (monocoque body) is highly rigid and
has excellent noise and vibration reduction charac-
teristics. It also contributes reduced vehicle weight.
FEATURES
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Weight reduction and high rigidity
1. Use of high-tensile steel panels and steel plate
with uneven thickness.
2. Hood panel and front fender panel are changed
from steel to aluminum construction.
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Reduction of vibration, noise, and aerodynamic
noise
Effective layout of acoustic and sound proofing mate-
rials.
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Improvements in safety
1. Break-proof resin door trim materials in case of
impact are used to protect passengers from the
side impact to the vehicle.
2. Power window switch with one-touch power win-
dows mechanism and power window lock switch
are adopted.
3. Inside lock cables are used on the front doors to
improve safety in case of impact.
4. A trunk lid latch, which prevents a person from
being confined in the luggage compartment in an
accident, is used.
5. Impact safety body RISE (Realized Impact Safety
Evolution) is adopted for the main body (mono-
coque body).
6. Side door beams are utilized to improve safety in
case of side impact.
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Improvements in operation quality
1. The keyless entry system in the radio frequency
type.
2. The central door lock system to lock/unlock all
doors has been installed.
3. High rigidity in the suspension mounting areas.
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Improvements in commercial value and
appearance
1. A sunroof is as an optional.
2. UV-reducing glass is used for the front door win-
dow glass.
3. The rear window glass with sun shade has been
adopted.
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Improvements in convenience
1. Hinge protrusion to the loading space has been
improved by reducing the size of the trunk lid
hinge.
2. Adoption of larger front door pockets.
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