Summary
| This is the second of three reports that looks at features available in new models released for sale in Japan by Japanese OEMs from August 2015 to February 2017. This report features 14 new models. The vehicles that will be profiled are as follows: five from the Suzuki brand, four from Honda, two each from Subaru and Daihatsu, and one from Mazda. The third report will focus on features available on new mini cars launched during the same period. | |
| The Subaru Impreza adopts pedestrian protection airbag as standard equipment (Photo: Subaru) |
Related reports:
Features in new Japanese models (1): Toyota, Lexus and Nissan (Mar. 2017)
Equipment on new European models: PSA, Renault, FCA, GM, Ford and Volvo (Nov. 2016)
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Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi extending active safety features (Oct. 2016)
Increased prevalence of advanced safety packages on new Japanese models (Jul. 2015)
Innovative features in Japanese minicars (Jul. 2015)
Major features of new Hyundai-Kia lineup highlighted by increased use of ADAS (Jun. 2015)
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Honda installs Honda SENSING in Accord, Clarity, and Freed
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Accord, ADAS, CX-5, Japan, Technology Show, New models & technologies and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Mazda adopts G-Vectoring Control in CX-5 SUV
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Accord, ADAS, CX-5, Japan, Technology Show, New models & technologies and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Subaru Impreza Sport/G4 and Levorg STI Sport feature EyeSight (ver.3) as standard equipment
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Accord, ADAS, CX-5, Japan, Technology Show, New models & technologies and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Suzuki adopts automatic braking for pedestrians in Swift, Ignis, and Solio Bandit
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Accord, ADAS, CX-5, Japan, Technology Show, New models & technologies and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
Daihatsu installs Smart Assist II crash-avoidance assist system in Thor and Boon
The source outline identifies this section as part of “Features in new Japanese models (2): Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, and Daihatsu”. Based on the available local metadata, this section should be read through the lens of Accord, ADAS, CX-5, Japan, Technology Show, New models & technologies and the visible introduction, figures, captions, and tables.
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