Visteon Innovation Helps Distinguish New Vehicles Showcased at New York Auto Show
April 08 2004 - 2:18PM
PR Newswire (US)
Visteon Innovation Helps Distinguish New Vehicles Showcased at New
York Auto Show DEARBORN, Mich., April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Visteon Corporation applies its innovation and customer focus to
deliver a variety of distinctive features that help differentiate
several customers' new 2005 models showcased at the New York Auto
Show, opening April 9 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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The challenge for all automotive suppliers is to understand each
automaker's design intent and brand image for each vehicle, then
deliver innovative technology quickly. Visteon is uniquely
positioned to deliver fast and flexibly on innovations that help a
vehicle stand out from the crowd. Premium Audio for the all-new
2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee Visteon's premium-branded speaker and
amplifier system, developed in less than 24 months with its
partner, Boston Acoustics Inc. (NASDAQ:BOSA), will be available on
the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Visteon and Boston Acoustics worked
to combine Boston's audiophile speakers and acoustical know-how
with Visteon's electronic, digital signal processing technology and
in-car expertise to bring "The Boston Sound(TM)" to another vehicle
in the Chrysler Group lineup. The Boston Acoustics system also is
available on the 2005 Chrysler 300 and the 2005 Dodge Magnum.
Chassis Innovation that reduces weight and improves safety The 2005
Jeep Grand Cherokee also will feature a Visteon patented chassis
innovation that will make the vehicle safer, quieter and improve
its fuel economy by reducing weight. Visteon's aluminum
Slip-in-Tube Propshaft is designed so two pieces of the propshaft
plunge into one another, eliminating the need forthe slip and stud
yokes typically required with conventional propshafts. The design
solved vehicle NVH issues that competitor products could not by
taking advantage of Slip-in-Tube's inherent higher stiffness, lower
mass and superior damping characteristics, enabling the new Grand
Cherokee to be quieter than its replacement. Improving vehicle
handling on Chevrolet Equinox Visteon's chassis engineering
expertise is illustrated on the all-wheel- drive system found on
the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. All-wheel drive systems can deliver
torque to all four wheels in a way that maximizes traction and
driver control. Visteon's all-wheel-drive improves
ride-and-handling, durability and reduces noise, vibration and
harshness. Visteon contributes to powertrain, engine cooling and
navigation system on Hybrid Escape Ford Motor Co. will introduce
the 2005 Hybrid Escape in New York, and Visteon played an important
role in key modules and systems of Ford's first hybrid-electric
vehicle. These include the front-end cooling module, which
integrates three heat exchangers within existing package space. A
low temperature radiator assures motor electronics are kept cool. A
hi-capacity condenser, along with the latest in thin radiators,
assures all cooling functions: engine cooling, electronics cooling
and battery cooling. A battery chiller maintains optimum battery
cell temperature to maximize efficiency and life. The powertrain
control module analyzes sensor signals to make instantaneous
decisions to optimize powertrain performance, fuel economy and
emissions. Visteon also supplies the navigation head unit. The
Visteon Navigation Radio integrates an audiophile radio with a
navigation system in a single box with a 3.8-inch by 5-inch screen.
The VNR provides accurate route guidance with graphic and voice
directions. The Hybrid Escape's Navigation Radio has special
screens for monitoring energy flow and fuel economy. They allow the
driver to see the energy direction and intensity through
easy-to-understand icons for the engine, battery and electric
motor. Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that
delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive
manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the
global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees
and a global delivery system of more than 180 technical,
manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25
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DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Robin
Pannecouk, +1-313-755-9121, , or Greg Gardner, +1-313-755-0927, ,
both of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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