An upscale look is highlighted by narrow
gaps between body panels, enabled by the new version's significantly stiffer frame.
Highlights include narrow
gaps between body panels, enabled by the new version's significantly stiffer frame that limits body flex.
The precision body joining process minimises join
lines between body panels and the structure is roughly 30 per cent more rigid than the Phantom 7's spaceframe architecture.
As with all Toyota products, the Tacoma's overall fit and finish are impeccable, with tight
tolerances between body panels, glossy paint and doors the shut with a solid «thunk».
The supercapacitors provide rapid recharging capability and carbon fiber nanotubes that are
sandwiched between the body panels does away with the need for a big, bulky battery pack.
Thanks to the new Architecture of Luxury and new engineering processes, the precision body joining process ensures there are few, if any, visible join
lines between body panels, giving New Phantom the appearance of being hewn from a solid block of aluminium.
So, fast forward two and a half weeks later, the items get installed and they damage my truck by dinging the edge of the passenger door, they leave oil hand prints on the interior of ceiling and visors of my truck, they left so much rubbing compound on the exterior of the truck it was literally dripping off and chunks were left in -
between body panels.
The program looked at dozens of components and systems that affect interior sound, from whirring engines and whining transmission gears to joints in the vehicle's structure that may squeak, and gaps
between body panels that could whistle at highway speed.
Although the outside shapes are nice, it's the details that give the cars an air of quality: tight gaps
between the body panels and a minimal amount of space between the tires and fenders.
From the smooth - as - glass application of the paint to the uniform gaps
between the body panels, the Avenger is a nicely built machine.