Technical

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A McPherson strut-type suspension has been used at the front, and a trailing arm type multi-link suspension has been used at the rear.

FEATURES
High Steering Stability
1. Suspension geometry optimized by linearisation of toe change, etc.
2. Wider tread
3. Lower front roll center
4. Stroke at extending side of suspension increased
5. Rigidity improved by flat design of crossmember
6. Damping forces of front struts and rear shack absorbers as well as their coil springs characteristics optimized

FRONT SUSPENSION
A McPherson strut independent suspension-type suspension has been adopted as the front suspension. This suspension is basically the same as that of the current MIRAGE except for the followings:
^ Individual geometries such as tread expansion, linearisation of toe change optimized for improvement of driving stability and ride feeling
^ Roll center height lowered for improvement of driving stability and ride feeling
^ Suspension installation strength by flat design of crossmember reinforced for improvement of driving stability and straight stability. In addition, crossmember brace installed at lower arm mounting section for reduction of vibration and road noise.

Enhanced Riding Comfort
1. Stroke at extending side of suspension increased
2. Damping forces of front struts and rear shock absorbers as well as their coil springs characteristics optimized
3. Spring characteristics of bump rubber optimized
4. Characteristics of suspension bushings optimized

Reduced road noise
1. Optimized suspension bushings
2. The adoption of input separation type strut insulator as the front strut
^ Stroke at suspension extending side increased for improvement of ride feeling and grounding property
^ Suspension bushings optimized for improvement of ride feeling and road noise
^ The input separation type strut insulator adopted as strut for reduction of road noise. In addition, damping force and spring constant of coil spring optimized for improvement driving stability and ride feeling.





CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

LINEARISATION OF TOE CHANGE





Toe change from bump and rebound is linearized for improvement of driving stability and ride feeling.