Also supporting the enhanced handling is an improvement in
front body stiffness (versus the previous generation).
Not exact matches
of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts
Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteri
Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55
front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteri
front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending
stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone
front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteri
front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered
body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics
On - Road When the 2500 models swapped over to the new radius arm
front suspension (Ram calls it a three - link), the goal was to reduce
body roll and increase roll
stiffness — we can tell you firsthand, it works perfectly at just that.
On - road dynamics are improved courtesy of new independent
front and rear suspension systems and a new
body structure that dramatically increases torsional
stiffness.
The MacPherson strut suspension up
front and four - link rear setup provided a comfortable ride with a sufficient
stiffness to minimize any hint of
body roll when pushed at speed through curves.
The skirts also contribute to the
body's
stiffness, as do the additional panels in the rear suspension and the specially designed struts for the
front and rear axle.
The Air
Body Control set - up uses Mercedes» latest multi-chamber air springs, with two chambers for each of the
front wheels and three chambers on each of the rear wheels, providing variable
stiffness, damping, ride height and self - levelling properties in four modes: Comfort, Eco, Sport and Sport Plus.
The 2017 Accord Hybrid features a
front subframe connecting bar that contributes to reduced noise, overall
body stiffness and dynamic handling response.
The design of the inverted - monotube
front strut and aluminum -
body monotube rear hydraulic dampers offers maximum response,
stiffness, and tuning optimized for the track, with the highest level of damper predictability, accuracy, and repeatability.
The design features high lateral suspension
stiffness, ZF SACHS shock absorbers to deliver stellar
body control and response while simultaneously delivering a plush, comfortable ride, and large stabilizer bars
front and rear.
The suspension includes revised damper tuning and an increase in
front and rear stabilizer bar
stiffness (versus non-SR models), providing good neutral handling and enhanced cornering feel through greater
body motion control.
Designed to improve overall
body stiffness and refinement whilst meeting stringent crash performance targets and pedestrian protection legislation, the new
body structure includes reinforcement to the B - posts, sills and
front crossmembers together with deformable components in the floorpan for optimal load transfer.
Interestingly, the shock absorbers» oil lines and valving that control relative
stiffness or compliance are cross-connected (left
front to right rear and right
front to left rear), giving a better handle on
body roll, among other deeper characteristics.
Copious insulation in the Niro's
front structure, optimized suspension bushing
stiffness, careful
body sealing, and application of expanding foam inside the A - and B - pillars all block road and tire noise from the cabin.