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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, 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.