REAR SUSPENSION OUTLINE

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• A hollow-type torsion beam axle has been adopted for a lightweight and rigid design.

• The rear suspension is a torsion beam axle type, which minimizes changes in camber and toe-in angle, and provides stable handling irrespective of the load. Also, the coil spring and the shock absorber have been separated, and the coil spring has been offset from the trailing arm. This enables the shock absorber and the coil spring to be located closer together for a lower and flatter passenger cabin floor.

• Good wheel contact can be maintained because the torsion beam axle is resistant to torsional stress. The torsion beam axle is also extremely resistant to longitudinal and vertical stress, and thus minimizes changes in camber and tor-in angle for superior steering stability and ride comfort. Also, along, rigid lateral rod had been adopted for lateral rigidity, which ensures superior handling performance.