BODY STRUCTURE


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Aerodynamic parts are provided on various parts of the vehicle and the Cd level* is reduced to achieve improved fuel efficiency.

      Tech Tips

      *: The Cd level refers to the air resistance coefficient. Cd stands for Constant drag. The lower the level is, the lesser the air resistance is. This improves fuel efficiency.

    2. On models for Europe, an aero fin which adjusts airflow is located on the fuel tank protector No. 1 and front floor cover RH to smooth the flow of air which enters at the front of the vehicle and flows under the floor. Smooth airflow in the lower surface of the vehicle enhances the speed of airflow and a low pressure region is created between the vehicle and the road surface (Venturi effect). This low pressure region attracts the vehicle to the road surface, thus causing down force. Thus, superior straight-line stability has been achieved.

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      *A Models with Engine Under Cover RR *B Models with Gasoline Engine with Full Cover Type Engine Under Cover
      *C Models with Gasoline Engine with Half Cover Type Engine Under Cover *D Model with 2WW Engine
      *E Models with 2AD Series Engine *F Models with Front Floor Side Cover Sub-assemblyFR
      *G Models with Lower Control Arm Cover *H Models with Luggage Compartment Service Cover Protector
      *I Models with Center Floor Hole Cover *J Models without Front Floor Side Cover Sub-assembly FR
      *1 Engine Under Cover RR LH *2 Front Fender Splash Shield FR LH
      *3 No. 1 Engine Under Cover *4 Front Fender Splash Shield FR RH
      *5 Engine Under Cover RR RH *6 No. 2 Engine Under Cover
      *7 Front Floor Cover RH *8 Rear Wheel House Plate FR RH
      *9 Lower Control Arm Cover RH *10 No. 1 Luggage Compartment Service Cover Protector
      *11 No. 2 Luggage Compartment Service Cover Protector *12 Center Floor Hole Cover
      *13 Lower Control Arm Cover LH *14 Rear Wheel House Plate FR LH
      *15 No. 1 Floor Under Cover *16 Fuel Tank Protector
      *17 Front Floor Side Cover Sub-assembly FR *18 Rear Spoiler Sub-assembly

    3. An aero stabilizing fin is provided on the outer rear view mirror assembly and a type of aerodynamic technology known as a vortex generator is used for the fin. Small vortexes are purposely generated in airflow to push the vehicle from the left and right sides, thus achieving excellent operation stability.

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      *1 Outer Rear View Mirror Assembly - -
      *a Aero Stabilizing Fin *b Generated Vortices

    4. An aero stabilizing fin is provided on the lens surface of the rear combination light assembly and a type of aerodynamic technology known as a vortex generator is used for the fin. Small vortexes are purposely generated in airflow to push the vehicle from the left and right sides, thus achieving excellent operation stability.

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      *1 Rear Combination Light - -
      *a Aero Stabilizing Fin *b Generated Vortices
      *c Air Flow - -