It also features technology borrowed from its big - pickup brother, including
the aero grille shutters that close at some speeds to help aerodynamics and therefore fuel economy, a fully boxed ladder frame, and the CornerStep rear bumper.
The all - new 2015 GMC Canyon features the segment's only active
aero grille shutters, which close at certain highway speeds to enhance efficiency through improved aerodynamics.
It also offers the segment's first active
aero grille shutters, designed to enhance aerodynamics when closed.
Not exact matches
The kinked taillamps tie the Note to the sporty Juke and help improve aerodynamics — but not as much as a dozen other
aero features, including wheel spats, underbody panels, and, on certain trim levels, active
grille shutters.
They gave it flowing windswept lines to slice through the air with ease, and such improvements as: an available active
grille shutter that reduces drag by closing by itself at high speeds, newly sculpted tail lights, and a low
aero - drag underbody.
Active
grille shutters are standard on Dodge Dart
Aero, GT and Limited.
Active
grille shutters contribute to an increase in
aero efficiency, and a corresponding contribution to fuel mileage, despite the taller roof.
Plus,
aero - enhancing features from active air dams and
grille shutters to the elevated hood and new roof shape, all the way to the tailgate spoiler help improve fuel efficiency.
This is achieved in part with standard and available features like refined windshield shapes,
aero - shaped mirrors, a parabolic front end, aerodynamic wheel - to - wheel side steps and the Active AirTM
grille shutters.
Air curtains in the front fascia work with active
grille shutters, an underbody tray, a rear spoiler, and a diffuser to keep
aero drag low.
In addition, the active
aero shutters located behind the
grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions on the highway.
It does benefit from the Cruze Eco's aerodynamic tricks including lower front
grille air
shutter, mid-body
aero panels and front air dam and rear spoiler.
Standard features now include a 3D kidney
grille with
aero shutters, underbody cladding, a roof spoiler with «
aero blades» on the sides, and air curtains to channel wind around the car.
SUPER FUEL ECONOMY (SFE) PACKAGE Available on autoshifted SE models, the SFE Package includes auto - articulated,
aero - optimizing
grille shutters — an unseen mileage - enhancing element also found on most other Focus models fitted with the PowerShift transmission — as well as low - rolling resistance tires, wind - cheating wheel covers and a tasteful rear spoiler that collectively bring the car's projected EPA highway figure up to 40 mpg.
Nissan made some styling changes to the front, aiming for a more traditional SUV look, but also implemented
aero features, such as active
grille shutters.
Aero tweaks that include special alloy wheels, active air
shutters behind the
grille and a redesigned tail are also part of this year's changes.
Most models also feature active
aero shutters integrated in the front
grille that close to reduce wind drag and open to provide improved engine cooling when needed.
New, electronically controlled upper and lower
grille shutters account for the greater
aero performance.
When the active
grille shutters are closed, airflow is redirected around the front of the vehicle and down the sides, rather than through the vehicle, enhancing
aero performance.
Key boasting points include standard projector beam headlamps set off with C - shaped LED running lights,
aero - enhancing active
shutters on its prominent
grille, a CornerStep rear bumper and a selection of 16 - / 17 - / 18 - inch alloy wheels.
In terms of
aero changes, the active
grille shutter goes by the wayside, because the new
grille enhances cooling to the point that it's unnecessary.
The front air dam is there — along with the Cruze - inspired Active
Aero Shutters behind the
grille — to make the Colorado and Canyon one of the most aerodynamic pickups on the market.
The Ram also uses some active
aero by way of
grille shutters and an air splitter at the truck's nose.