ride that’s comfortable, :yet stable, | -X ives US a glimpse of new technolog From page 29 Forsyth, in describing the concept car, “Although welding steel to alu- minum has, in the past, been a diffi- cult process, it has been made pos- sible by sandwiching newly devel- oped clad materials between the steel and aluminum.*' . The real reason for showcasing this vehicle, however, isn't to show _ off the innovative new body panels. The AQ-X is a’significant con- cept car because it gives us a glimpse of a new suspension tech- nology that's just coming around the comer: Nissan’s Multi-Link Beam Rear Suspension. : This patented rear suspension “set-up was developed specifically for front-wheel-drive vehicles because of the unique condition “Sthat‘a front-wheel-drive set-up imposes on rear. suspensions. “, “The new suspension promises to increase ride. comfort, stability, and improve handling and cornering of a front-wheel-drive car... Nissan’s new Multi-Link Beam °~ Rear Suspension takes full advan- - “tage of a torsion beam design that forces the rear lires to stay perpen * dicular to.the road al all times, thus maximizing tire contact.: Furthermore, Nissan's new sus- “pension utilizes.ani innovative com- : : > toexpect from Nissan’s future fam-: posite linkage mechanism to elimi- ate unwanted lateral movemeni’. atid increase balance during corner- ing. yy What all this translates into is a: nd a handling that’s sharp; yet pre- Ctabies »... 7 *: Nissan plans to feature this new -'“rear suspension technology in a ... Nissan officials will not com-\: ment on which car this setup will debut; but based on the fact that the “all-new..1995 Nissan Maxima is ‘arriving at about the same time, I'll- oss, betinty last dollar that the upcom- ‘ing Maxima will be the first front- _,wheel-drive car-to have this new uspension design... Expect delays or detours at - the following locations on. : o the 'N. Shore a. “the coming. week “Vancouver District, City, West THE FOLLOWING are the sched- uled road closures and detours for in North ; Vancouver District and.atong area highways. - North Vancouver District: “Redwood St.; Sowden St. Philip --Avest Roadwork under way. : Expéct delays or detours, Use alter- _ Native routes if possible. .*” ‘Mountain Hwy., Arborlyan Dr., ‘to Kirkstone Rd.: BC Hydio trenching. Expect delays. Flagging © _control. . « North Vancouver City: No ; scheduled road closures or detours. '* West Vancouver District: Tay- . Jor Way: Taylor-Way south of «> Marine Drive will be closed to traf- _ fic. for road construction. “«-Ministry. of. Highways: No . scheduled road closures or detours. The Multi-Link Beam Rear Suspension will eventually become standard fare on virtually all Nissan front-wheel-drive cars. The fuel efficient AQ-X concept vehicle also features an Active Damping Suspension, which used data from various sensors to keep its body at a constant height. Driving the AQ-X in rush hour, by the way, can be easy as pushing a button to initialize the Inching System. This system is designed to maintain a safe distance and speed between the AQ-X and a car in front of it by modulating the brakes and engine power, which is con- trolled by input from a radar. A collision warning alarm, night-time pedestrian monitor. emergency accident reporting sys- tem, traction control, ABS, dual airbags, and head-up display ensure that the driver of the AQ-X is pro- tected by the most advanced safety technologics available, The AQ-X is powered by a 2.0- litre four-cylinder engine or a. turbo-charged diesel engine. - While f look forward to secing | these innovative features in Nissan's future vehicles, and while I respect the AQ-X's highly effi= .* cient packaging design, I certainly hope the AQ-X's unsightly stout... shape is not an indication of what ily sedans. . : On the other hand, maybe ‘Nissan designers know something “- sabout future trends that F don't. -““new range of cars that come to mar-'} “’ ket this spring.’ Financing for 48 months on selected models* 1993 Nissan Maxima The perfect harmony of luxury and performance in a family sedan. - “REGENCY NISSAN (NORTHSHORE) | 1160 Marine Dr., North Vancouver D6127 it the tan ie Mg stic VEEN a ED Was $52,488 “Your Lincoln Headquarters Read Tim Beli’s every Wednesday Co im dhe i North Shore News 1993 Nissan Sentra . 1993 Nissan Altima Enjoy the sportiness of . . 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