Honda Accord Euro, Техническое руководство продукта

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The Honda Accord Euro
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Agile, secure handling
Enthusiastic drivers will also appreciate the new Accord Euro's greater agility. A lowered centre of gravity,
a wider track and the all-new front double wishbone and rear multilink suspension with variable rate
dampers, plus greater body rigidity mean that the Accord Euro more readily reacts to driver input.
Handling is more responsive and confidence-inspiring and body roll is much reduced.
Speed sensitive electric power steering is standard on all models and the new axial system features a high
output, low inertia brushless motor which provides excellent steering feel at higher speeds for a sense of
stability and confidence. A quicker steering ratio has also been adopted in keeping with the Accord Euro's
more agile chassis characteristics.
A comprehensive safety package
Complementing an armoury of passive safety features is an outstanding array of dynamic systems
delivering even greater security. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), also known as Electronic Stability Control,
is standard across the range and is designed to assist the driver in maintaining control during cornering,
acceleration and sudden manoeuvres by applying braking to the right or left hand wheels as necessary and
modulating the engine torque output as required.
Motion Adaptive EPS
The new Accord Euro also features an innovative system in which the capabilities of both VSA and the
car's Electric Power Steering are brought to bear. Called Motion Adaptive EPS, it detects instability in
slippery conditions both during cornering and under braking and automatically initiates steering inputs
aimed at prompting the driver to steer in the correct direction.
The input is barely noticeable and control of the steering remains with the driver at all times. But this
supporting steering torque is enough to prompt the driver to act intuitively and the driver's reaction as a
result is enough to regain stability or to shorten braking distances, allowing control to be maintained.
Passive safety features
These systems complement the Accord Euros's passive safety features which include front seatbelt pre-
tensioners and load limiters, dual stage front airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags with
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), full length curtain airbags and ISOFIX fittings and tether
anchor points for secure childseat fixture on all models. There are also front seat active headrests which
are triggered when the occupant is pushed into the seat in the event of a rear impact, causing a rigid plate
to activate a link to the headrest which pushes it forward to support the head.