BODY STRUCTURE


  1. OUTLINE


    1. Lightweight and Highly Rigid Body


      1. High-strength steel, ultra high-tensile strength steel, hot-stamped steel and aluminum are used in order to achieve excellent body rigidity and a lightweight body.

    2. Safety Features


      1. The impact absorbing structure minimizes cabin deformation by effectively helping to absorb the impact energy in the event of a front, side or rear collision. This provides high performance occupant protection.

      2. A pop up hood is adopted in consideration of reducing pedestrian injuries due to impact against the engine hood panel in the event of a collision. The adoption of the pop up hood ensures a sporty form and pedestrian protection.

    3. Rust-resistant Body


      1. Rust-resistant performance is enhanced by the extensive use of anti-corrosion sheet steel and aluminum as well as by an anti-corrosion treatment that includes the application of anti-rust wax and sealer to easily corroded parts such as the edge of the door lower portion, the door hinge, the fuel filler lid hinge, and the hemmed portions of the hood panel.

    4. Low Vibration and Low Noise Body


      1. Effective application of vibration damping and noise suppressant materials reduces engine, wind and road noise.

    5. Aerodynamics


      1. Optimization of the shape of the body and underfloor ensures excellent aerodynamic performance.

  2. MAIN FEATURES


    1. Exterior Design


      1. Front View


        1. Emphasizes the wide tread to increase the amount of visible tire folding in toward the wheel flare arch.

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          *a Front Wheel Flare *b Rear Wheel Flare

        2. A shoulder line starting from the main beam headlamps provides contrast with hood panel and the door panel, and at the fusion produces an attractive look.

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        *a Shoulder Line *b Wheel Flare

      2. Rear View


        1. Emphasizes the wide tread to increase the amount of visible tire folding in toward the wheel flare arch.

        2. Gives a dynamic impression and contrast to a firm door panel and the voluminous rear wheel flare.

        3. Gives a simple, light and dynamic impression from the continuously shaped front lower, side lockers, rear combination lights and rear end.

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          *a Side Locker *b Rear Wheel Flare
          *c Combination Light *d Rear End

      3. Side View


        1. Proportions emphasizing a low center of gravity was made by lowering the horizontal belt line.

        2. Gives the impression that load is applied to the rear drive wheels by the molding of the rear cabin.

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          *a Belt Line - -

      4. Laser-brazed Structure and Hemming Treatment


        1. The laser-brazed structure. The roof panel and side members are joined directly by laser brazing to produce a clean look that is highly attractive.

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          *1 Roof Panel *2 Side Member
          *a A-A Cross Section *b Lazer-brazed

        2. The hemming treatment* on the rear wheel arch flanges. The adaption of this hemming treatment decreases the lateral distance between the tire and wheel arch, and the tires are positioned further outward to add a stylish look to the design.

          Tech Tips

          *: A fabrication method used for folding the panel back.

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          *a A-A Cross Section *b Hemming Treatment