BODY STRUCTURE


  1. CONSTRUCTION


    1. Upper Body


      1. Rain gutter moldings have been added next to the windshield. The variation in height of the step between the windshield and front pillar has been reduced. Ample width has been ensured for the moldings to reduce airflow separation, thus achieving significant wind noise reduction.

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        *1 Windshield *2 Rain Gutter Molding
        *3 Door Window Frame Molding *4 Front Door Glass
        *a A - A Cross Section - -

      2. In addition, the rain gutter moldings prevents washer liquid flowing to the front door.

    2. Aero Stabilizing Fin


      1. An aero stabilizing fin are provided on the outer rear view mirror bases and rear combination lenses for enhanced aerodynamics.


        1. After passing the aero stabilizing fin, the air speed will increase and vortex flow will be generated.

        2. This vortex increases the speed of surrounding air while at the same time pulling the airflow towards the vehicle body.

        3. The airflow with higher speed passes near both sides of the vehicle body and ends at the rear of the vehicle. This helps to hold the vehicle body, thus stabilizing the vehicle.

    3. Under Body


      1. To create a smooth rearward airflow for the air which enters from the front to under floor, the following parts with airflow adjustment effects are located on the lower surface of the vehicle. 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.


        • The front wheel opening extension are suppressing the volume of air hitting against the front tires. As a result, turbulence generated by the rotation of the tire which disturbs airflow around the tire has been suppressed.

        • The flat surface area of the engine under cover and floor covers has been increased, and the height from the ground has also been optimized. In addition, an aero stabilizing fin is provided.

        Figure 1. Except Models for South Korea

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        *A Modle with Single Type Tail Pipe *B Modle with Dual Type Tail Pipe
        *1 Rear Floor Side Member Cover LH *2 Front Wheel Opening Extension LH
        *3 No. 1 Engine Under Cover *4 Front Wheel Opening Extension RH
        *a Aero Stabilizing Fin - -

        Figure 2. Models for South Korea

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        *1 Front Wheel Opening Extension LH *2 No. 2 Engine Under Cover
        *3 Front Floor Cover LH *4 No. 2 Front Floor Cover
        *5 Rear Floor Side Member Cover LH *6 No. 1 Engine Under Cover
        *7 Front Wheel Opening Extension RH *8 Front Floor Cover RH
        *9 No. 1 Front Floor Cover - -
        *a Aero Stabilizing Fin - -