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    1. 8AR-FTS Engine


      1. The 8AR-FTS engine is an in-line, 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter, 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged engine with intercooler. This engine is a Direct injection 4-stroke gasoline engine Superior version (D-4S) which uses both direct injection and port injection systems. In addition, this engine uses the Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide (VVT-iW) control, Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) control, Direct Ignition System (DIS), Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). It has been developed to achieve high performance, quietness, fuel economy and clean emissions.

      2. This engine uses ESTEC D-4ST.

        Tech Tips


        • Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC): An engine series which achieves thermal efficiency (fuel economy) improvements through continuous improvements to engine combustion.

        • Direct injection 4 stroke gasoline engine Superior version with Turbo (D-4ST): A direct injection technology which uses a system to comprehensively perform supercharging control for the D-4S system and turbocharger to achieve a higher dimension of high tumble flow and turbo pressure control by optimizing the cylinder head ports and shape of the piston faces. As a result, fuel economy and low-speed torque are achieved.

        Engine Type 8AR-FTS
        Item No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 4-cylinder, In-line
        Valve Mechanism 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with VVT-iW and VVT-i)
        Fuel System SFI
        Displacement

        1998 cm3(121.9 cu. in.)
        Max. Output [SAE-NET] 175 kW @ 4800 to 5600 rpm
        Max. Torque [SAE-NET] 350 N*m @ 1650 to 4000 rpm

    2. 3ZR-FAE Engine


      1. The 3ZR-FAE engine is an in-line 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter, 16-valve DOHC engine. This engine uses the VALVEMATIC, Dual Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (Dual VVT-i) system, Direct Ignition System (DIS) and Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i). They have been developed to achieve high performance and fuel economy, and to reduce exhaust emissions.

        Engine Type 3ZR-FAE
        Item No. of Cyls. and Arrangement 4-cylinder, In-line
        Valve Mechanism 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with VALVEMATIC and Dual VVT-i)
        Fuel System SFI
        Displacement

        1986 cm3(121.3 cu. in.)
        Max. Output [SAE-NET] 110 kW @ 6100 rpm
        Max. Torque [SAE-NET] 189 N*m @ 3800 rpm

    3. Automatic Transaxle


      1. U661E and U661F 6-speed automatic transaxles are used.

    4. Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT)


      1. K114 and K114F CVTs are used.

    5. Suspension


      1. A MacPherson strut type independent suspension is used for the front.

      2. A double-wishbone type independent suspension is used for the rear.

      3. An Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS) is provided in accordance with the specification.

    6. Brake


      1. A ventilated disc brake is provided for the front brake.

      2. A solid disc brake equipped with brake caliper-with-parking brake actuator is provided for the rear brake.

      3. The following brake control functions are provided: Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), brake assist, Traction Control (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), steering cooperative control, trailer sway control, hill-start assist control and brake hold.

      4. An electric parking brake system, which allows the parking brake to be locked and released using a switch, is provided.

    7. Steering


      1. A rack and pinion type steering gear assembly is used.

      2. An Electric Power Steering (EPS) system is used.

      3. A manual tilt and telescopic mechanism and a power tilt and power telescopic system are provided in accordance with the specification.

    8. Drive Mode Select


      1. The drive mode select is a function where control characteristics switches of the powertrain (engine control system), chassis [Adaptive Variable Suspension system (AVS)*, Electric Power Steering (EPS) system] and air conditioning (air conditioning system) are integrated. This function optimally controls each system according to the driving mode selected by the driver.


        • *: Models with AVS

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        *A Models with AVS *B Models without AVS
        *1 Drive Mode Select - -

      2. Each drive mode of the drive mode select is provided with the following control characteristics:

        Models with AVS
        Drive Mode Powertrain Chassis Air Conditioning
        AVS EPS System Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Eco Eco Normal Normal Eco
        Sport S Power Normal Normal Normal
        Sport S+ Power Sport Sport Normal
        Models without AVS
        Drive Mode Powertrain Chassis Air Conditioning
        EPS System Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal Normal Normal
        Eco Eco Normal Eco
        Sport Power Sport Normal

      3. The control characteristics in each drive mode are as follows:

        Models with AVS
        Drive Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Performs control for normal driving.
        Eco Performs control for driving with improved fuel efficiency by generating torque more gently than Normal mode according to accelerator pedal depression while suppressing air conditioning cooling and heating operations.
        Sport S Improves accelerator response by controlling the transmission and engine to perform control for driving that requires powerful acceleration.
        Sport S+ Comprehensively controls the AVS and EPS system in addition to the transmission and engine control system of Sport S mode to ensure maneuverability and stability to perform control for sporty driving.
        Models without AVS
        Drive Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Performs control for normal driving.
        Eco Performs control for driving with improved fuel efficiency by generating torque more gently than Normal mode according to accelerator pedal depression while suppressing air conditioning cooling and heating operations.
        Sport Performs control suitable for sporty driving by improving the acceleration response by controlling the transmission and engine and also improving the steering feeling.

      4. Custom mode is provided. Custom mode is a function where the control characteristics of each system can be freely selected and combined by the driver. Powertrain (Normal/Eco/Power), chassis (Normal/Sport) and air conditioning (Normal/Eco) combinations can be freely selected to support the specific needs of the driver. Refer to the Repair Manual for the details of the custom mode setting method.

      5. Control characteristics of each system when in Custom mode are provided as follows:

        Powertrain
        Mode Control Characteristics
        Normal Normal
        Eco Eco
        Power Power
        Chassis
        Mode Control Characteristics
        AVS EPS System
        Normal Normal Normal
        Sport Sport Sport
        Air Conditioning
        Mode Control Characteristics
        Air Conditioning System
        Normal Normal
        Eco Eco