Faurecia - Press Kit - 2011 Geneva Motor Show

2011 Geneva Motor Show

Press kit

Contents Introduction...................................................................... 3 Audi A6............................................................................. 4 Audi RS3 Sportback......................................................... 6 BMW 1-Series M Coupé................................................... 8 BMW 1-Series Coupé & Convertible............................... 10 BMW 6-Series Convertible.............................................. 12 Chevrolet Aveo................................................................. 13 Mercedes-Benz SLK ....................................................... 14 Range Rover Evoque........................................................ 15 Saab 9-4X......................................................................... 16 Volkswagen Tiguan.......................................................... 17

Introduction The 81st Geneva International Motor Show opens its doors on March 3, 2011, giving both the general public and those in the industry a taste of the latest trends and innovations in the international automotive market. The organizers have made people and purpose a central feature of this year’s event, with design, pleasure and movement the watchwords for 2011. As the world’s sixth-largest automotive equipment supplier, Faurecia is a key player in automotive equipment and engineering. With a stronghold in sales and technology in North America and booming business groups in emerging countries, notably in Asia, Faurecia has everything it takes to help automakers create global platforms in growth markets. The goal is clear: outperform the market in these countries, where the labor force demonstrates growing technological expertise. By drawing on a capacity to hone its competitive edge while drawing on cutting-edge R&D and an operational presence that spans the globe, Faurecia has firmly established itself as both a global and local leader in all key automotive markets. Faurecia offers a comprehensive range of solutions (Automotive Seating, Emissions Control Technologies, Interior Systems and Automotive Exteriors) that span all market segments and finishes for both generalist and specialist automakers, putting the company in a position to cover every aspect of a changing automotive industry.

Faurecia technology features heavily on ten new models unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show: the Audi A6 and RS3 Sportback, the BMW 1-Series M Coupé, 1-Series Coupé & Convertible and 6-Series Convertible, the Chevrolet Aveo, the Mercedes-Benz SLK, the Range Rover Evoque, the Saab 9-4X and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The following pages offer insights and images highlighting all of these Faurecia contributions.

For more information, please visit www.faurecia.com

Faurecia at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

3

Audi A6 With its light body, sporty chassis and a wide array of new assistance and multimedia systems, the new Audi A6 features a range of innovative solutions in every area of technology. The automaker has once again raised the bar with state-of-the-art technology for the business segment. Faurecia’s contribution reflects its reputation for technological prowess in comfort, interior trim, and perceived quality, cementing its position as Europe’s leading manufacturer of vehicle exteriors.

High-comfort seats The Audi A6 once again showcases Faurecia’s reputation as a world leader in automotive seating. The manufacturer’s comfort features have put the focus firmly on driving pleasure and passenger well-being. The A6 offers a wide array of upholstery options, with fabric as standard and leather as an optional extra. The front seats can be equipped with a luxury massage function that uses ten pneumatic units to knead the back, with a selection of five available programs. The innovation was developed by Hoerbiger, whose Seat Comfort Technology division was acquired by Faurecia in October 2010. The pneumatic system, which has already earned its spurs on the Audi A8, offers a wide array of comfort features in addition to massage, including shoulder, lumbar, lateral and thigh support. Faurecia front-end integration Faurecia supplies the rocker panels, front and rear bumpers and front-end module for the A6. The rocker panels and front/rear bumpers, which Faurecia has produced since buying Plastal Germany in April 2010, reflect the perceived quality expected of Germany’s leading automaker in the premium segment. Faurecia also poured its ample expertise in the field: a painting process ensuring a faultless paint levelling, a management of fit and finish in line with the premium requirements of Audi, as well as a perfect integration on the front with the large and low Singleframe grill, featuring beveled upper corners. Faurecia supplies a complete front-end to Audi plants. Developed and patented by Faurecia, “mEasy” is a mechanical system that eases the assembly of this front-end on the vehicle directly on the OEM’s assembly line. Perceived quality is ensured by the “mEasy” arm which allows perfect fitting with the car body. This arm is in itself unique. Indeed, a final Z-shaped setting can be made at the last moment on the assembly line to adjust the headlight with the bumper, once the hood is closed. The module incorporates an array of functions such as cooling, and shock absorbers. The result: reinforced perceived quality, management of diversity and vehicle weight reduction.

4


Fabricated manifold

Supporting the front-end, the carrier displays a major innovation. Indeed, it is made of hybrid aluminum and polyamide. The goal of this carrier is to meet torsion constraints of the vehicle, constraints with hood locks as well as heat resistance. For the Audi A6, reaching only 2.8 kg on a carrier has been a real challenge that Faurecia’s product and process engineering has been able to meet.

Reducing emissions A world leader in emissions control technologies, Faurecia supplies fabricated manifolds for the V6 3.0 TDI engines (available with an output of 204 hp and 245 hp). Lighter and better insulated, with less inertia than the cast alternative, the fabricated solution reduces pollution and improves the efficiency of emissions control systems. The 204 hp version manages an average fuel consumption of 5.2 liters per 100 km, for a CO2 output of 137 g/km: a 19 % improvement over the previous 190 hp model. The Group also delivers the complete rear exhaust sytems for all engine derivatives.

Aluminum interior trim The most salient feature of the cockpit is the ‘wraparound’, a decorative inlay that encircles the interior, running in one broad arc from the driver door to the passenger door, passing beneath the root of the windshield. The instrument panel1 with its high-precision strip rounds out the taut-line concept. Each and every feature of the interior is crafted with the greatest attention, resulting in flawless finishing. The aluminum-look control knobs are just one example, clicking and engaging perfectly. The car’s hi-tech feel is showcased by the care devoted to the quality of the trim, which comes in aluminum in addition to the standard trim in micrometallic platinum. Every aspect of the aluminum trim was exclusively designed by Angell-Demmel, the world’s leading manufacturer of real aluminum trim, acquired by Faurecia in January 2011. Automaker’s assembly plant: Neckarsulm, Germany. Release date: April 2010. Not supplied by Faurecia

1


5

Audi RS3 Sportback Blazing performance, compact size. Audi has added a new model to its RS series: the RS3 Sportback. True to brand tradition, the engine boasts five cylinders and turbocharging technology. 19-inch wheels and fenders made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) underscore the Sportback’s distinctive pedigree. Faurecia provides the front-end module, aluminum for the interior and complete front and rear seat systems.

Sporty-feel, perceived quality and seat comfort Faurecia is the world’s third-largest automotive seating manufacturer and delivers complete front and rear seat systems for the new Audi RS3 Sportback. The RS3 comes with active driver and passenger head restraints in addition to integrated side airbags to further improve occupant safety. Built into the seat back, the restraint system deploys in the event of a rear-end collision. Movement of the occupant’s pelvis caused by the collision triggers the head restraint, which comes forward to prevent whiplash. For added thermal comfort, seats can also be heated and even ventilated in the cushion and lumbar areas. And to make it easier to carry bulkier items, Faurecia assembles a special two-thirds/one-third folding system and ski hatch for the rear seats. Faurecia offers a blend of safety and quality, with sports seats upholstered in fine Nappa leather oversewn with silver contrast stitching. Front-end in Audi sports style Building on its position as a European leader in vehicle exteriors, Faurecia has developed a front-end module packed with all the benefits of a modular approach: easier assembly process and simplified supply chain. Faurecia supplies a complete front-end to Audi plants. Developed and patented by Faurecia, “mEasy” is a mechanical system that eases the assembly of this front-end on the vehicle directly on the OEM’s assembly line. Perceived quality is ensured by the “mEasy” arm which allows perfect fitting with the car body. The module incorporates an array of functions such as cooling, and shock absorbers. The result: reinforced perceived quality, management of diversity and vehicle weight reduction.

6


Audi A3 front-end

Developed and produced by Faurecia, the front-end carrier of the RS3 version has been totally redefined. Indeed, to meet the vehicle’s performance requirements and the engine compartment’s complexity, the hybrid thin steel / polyamide carrier has been modified and reinforced. It can now support both the new heat exchangers in offset position and gain in torsional rigidity without affecting the weight.

Patented “mEasy” system

Race-type trims The dynamic styling is also reflected in the interior, which is entirely black and features a number of RS3 logos. Faurecia adds to the outstanding level of perceived quality by supplying a number of aspects of interior trim such as the new inlays on the door-panels, the instrument panel and the center console in carbon-fiber look aluminum (Race Karbon-Optik) which further enhances the exclusive, sporty feel inside.

Automaker’s assembly plant: Györ, Hungary. Release date: second semester 2011.


7

BMW 1-Series M Coupé The M badge synonymous with the outstanding power delivery and ultra-smooth road handling of a high performance sports car now graces the BMW 1-Series. This is the first time BMW has introduced the concept in this segment, building race-car performance into a small car designed for everyday use. An M TwinPower Turbo straight-six engine delivering 250 kW (340 hp), a chassis boasting competition-end specifications, an outstanding weight-to-power ratio, an athletic design featuring innovative aerodynamics and an exclusive interior, entirely given over to fully focused driving pleasure. The overall result is a harmonious blend offering an unparalleled ‘M experience’ to new target groups. The BMW 1-Series M Coupé is able to shift nimbly from high-performance sports car with all the oomph of the track to the demands of everyday driving. Faurecia was instrumental in the success and styling of the BMW 1-Series M Coupé, supplying complete seat systems, center console and front-end module. M-Style by Faurecia Faurecia’s sports seats in standard Boston leather provide excellent lateral stability for both driver and passenger, even when cornering at speed. Faurecia assembles the seats exclusively for the BMW 1-Series M Coupé in black with orange contrast stitching and an M logo embossed in the front of headrest.

8


Sober and elegant interior The BMW 1-Series M Coupé’s outstanding sports pedigree is neatly reflected in its sleek body styling. A true fourseater featuring exclusive use of high-end materials and an M-specific cockpit, the coupé has a character worthy of a premium-segment sports car. As the world’s leading provider of interior systems, Faurecia has poured its expertise into providing the center console for the M Coupé. Faurecia set out to develop a paintless, scratch-resistant solution to shrink the car’s environmental footprint.

Faurecia front-end and “mEasy”

Faultless front-end finish and quality The BMW 1-Series M Coupé’s front-end effectively conveys its outstanding potential. Supplied by Faurecia, the European leader in automotive exterior components, the front-end module has two specifics. On the one hand, the integral module also includes the bumper. On the other hand, it features the “mEasy” system which allows for full self-adaptation with no adjustment necessary for the front-end on the vehicle body. Thus, it substantially reduces assembly time on the customers’ production line, with optimized quality. Supporting the front-end, the carrier of the 1 Series boasts a hybrid 1mm-steel and polyamide technology. The objective is to meet vehicle torsion constraints, hood lock constraints as well as heat resistance in excess of 100°C.

2

Not supplied by Faurecia

Automaker’s assembly plant: Leipzig, Germany. Release date: Spring 2011.


9

BMW 1-Series Coupé & Convertible

Embodying driving pleasure and enhanced sports refinement in the compact premium segment, the BMW 1-Series Coupé and Convertible continue to excite their ever-larger following. The fresh touch brought to the bodywork styling and interior serves only to accentuate the profile of both two-door models in the BMW 1-Series, providing further proof of their outstanding efficiency and dynamism. The intense pleasure of driving a compact now holds even greater appeal. The new 1-Series Coupé and Convertible were unveiled to the North American public at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2011, revealing an array of specific styling improvements to enhance the cars’ appeal in terms sports of performance, refinement and aerodynamics. Faurecia has been a preferred partner of BMW for a number of years and supplies complete seat systems, center console, front-end module and exhaust components for the two-liter turbo gasoline model. Front-end with “mEasy” The Coupé and Convertible bring an added touch of individuality to the BMW 1-Series thanks to targeted styling improvements. The agility and sports performance inherent in the new BMW 1-Series Coupé and Convertible are further underscored by the highly expressive front fascia. The front end features Faurecia’s innovative “mEasy” system, which makes it easy to quickly adjust the front-end to the bodywork, significantly reducing assembly times on the customer’s production lines while optimizing quality. The front end also has a hybrid metal/polyamide carrier to better meet BMW specifications with regard to torsion management, stiffness, weight and cost.

10


Faurecia front-end module

Sober and elegant interior The BMW 1-Series Coupé and Convertible offer the highest standards in perceived quality. As the world’s leading name in interior systems, Faurecia has lived up to its reputation, bringing BMW unparalleled expertise based on a modular approach to quality and electronics, supplying the center console for both cars. Faurecia set out to develop a paintless, scratch-resistant solution to shrink the car’s environmental footprint.

Manifold & close-coupled converter

Gasoline emissions reduction BMW showcases a brand new engine on the 1-Series: a twoliter TwinPower Turbo delivering 245 hp (scheduled for later release), for which Faurecia developed both the manifold and close-coupled converter. Together, these components reduce both fuel consumption and unwanted emissions. Complete premium seats The sports seats supplied by Faurecia provide excellent lateral stability for both driver and passenger, even when cornering at speed. Faurecia drew on its expertise in seat architecture to ensure flawless design and production for all automotive seat components. Faurecia’s hallmark safety, comfort, perceived quality, modularity and weight reduction all shine through on the BMW 1-Series Coupé and Convertible. Automaker’s assembly plant: Leipzig, Germany. Release date: Spring 2011.


11

BMW 6-Series Convertible The new BMW 6-Series Convertible fulfills the wishes of even the most discerning automotive esthetes with its finely honed sense of sports performance, groundbreaking luxury and stunning looks. In the exclusive circle of the premium convertible market, the 2+2 seater makes a convincing case for itself with extremely efficient engines, highly advanced chassis technology, and innovative comfort, infotainment and safety features.

Emissions under control Engine choices available from launch for the new BMW 6-Series Convertible combine the automaker’s trademark sporting prowess with a level of efficiency unparalleled by competitors in the segment. The V8 engine and straight-six unit both have BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and direct injection. The new 6-Series Convertible is also the first car in its segment to be equipped with an eight-speed automatic gearbox as standard. The hitech drivetrain further enhances the car’s get-up-and-go and brings a level of driving pleasure that is clearly a notch above that of its predecessor. The straight-six engine under the hood of the BMW 640i Convertible complements its BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and gasoline direct injection with Valvetronic fully variable valve control. All of which enables the three-liter engine to deliver a maximum 235 kW / 320 hp at 5,800 rpm and maximum torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) between 1,300 and 4,500 rpm. Faurecia is the world leader in emissions control technologies and supplies the close-coupled converter for the new 6-Series to effectively curb unwanted emissions. Automaker’s assembly plant: Dingolfing, Germany. Release date: Spring 2011.

12


Close-coupled converter

Chevrolet Aveo With its resolutely modern, refreshing looks, the new Chevrolet Aveo is set to win new admirers with its youthful, go-getting style. Agile handling makes this a small car that is understated and enjoyable to drive. The four-door Aveo will be unveiled for the first time in Europe at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, following on from the warm reception given to its hothatch cousin at the Paris show in September 2010. Faurecia’s expertise as a world leader in automotive seating and emissions control technologies is applied to the seat tracks and part of the exhaust system it supplies for the Chevrolet. Comfort and safety Faurecia’s reputation as an automotive seating architect is confirmed by the high-quality tracks it provides for the Chevrolet Aveo. Much of the expertise in this field is developed at Faurecia’s international seat-mechanisms R&D center in Caligny, France, where 400 engineers and technicians devote their every effort to product innovation and development. Example breakthroughs include new seat designs combining safety performance and weight savings through the use of stronger, ‘stiffer’ steels that offer improved resistance, making it possible to reduce thickness. It is this internationally acclaimed expertise that adds to the Chevrolet experience. Comfort and silence The new Aveo will offer a comprehensive range of four-cylinder gasoline and Diesel engines, incorporating the latest technologies such as variable valve timing, double continuous variable cam phasing and common-rail fuel injection for the Diesel versions. Faurecia has also brought its expertise in emissions control technologies to the new Aveo, supplying the muffler and assembling the cold end of the exhaust system. The benefits to the end customer are twofold: less noise and more driving pleasure. Automaker’s assembly plant: Bupyeong, South Korea. Release date: Summer 2011.


13

Mercedes-Benz SLK After a successful seven-year run for the second-generation SLK, the legendary Mercedes-Benz roadster enters its third incarnation with the focus firmly on automotive passion and innovation. As the car that broke the mold with a fold-down fixed roof in 1996, the brand new SLK is now more than ever the roadster that leads where others can only follow, offering an experience that is all about driving pleasure: compact sizing, a plethora of standard features and options that bear the hallmark of innovation and upscaling. Faurecia provides the instrument panel and trim for the new SLK, contributing to the car’s outstanding perceived quality. Hi-tech aluminum & sport-look instrument panel Faurecia Faurecia supplies the instrument panel for the new Mercedes-Benz SLK, further enhancing the car’s high-end style. The sports luxury embodied by the SLK interior is underscored by the addition of brushedaluminum trim. This high-end material showcases ‘hand-made’ expertise and comes as standard. The color display and entertainment features are housed in the center of the dashboard. The top of the dash also features an analog clock, an unusual detail that subtly underscores the roadster’s refinement. This area of expertise is the work of Angell-Demmel, the world’s leading manufacturer of aluminum trim for automotive interiors, acquired by Faurecia in January 2011. The move reflects Faurecia’s determination to strengthen its ties with German customers in the premium segment, including Daimler, while enhancing its range of products and technologies for automotive interiors. Automaker’s assembly plant: Bremen, Gemany. Release date: already available in showrooms.

14


Range Rover Evoque With the Range Rover Evoque, which made its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2010, Land Rover has unveiled a cross-coupé with sensational styling. Light and nimble, the Range Rover Evoque is designed to meet the demands of modern driving, offering a blend of looks, dynamic road holding and technological refinement. Like the coupé, the five-door Range Rover Evoque offers an attractive array of interior and exterior finishes, along with myriad electronic options that customers can choose to suit their individual tastes. Faurecia brought Land Rover extensive expertise in emissions control technologies, supplying the complete exhaust system for Diesel and gasoline models. Total emissions control The Evoque comfortably asserts itself as the most compact, lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever produced. This huge stride forward is largely thanks to Faurecia’s world-beating emissions control technologies, which feature on the 2.2-liter turbodiesel. The 2.2-liter turbodiesel is available in 190 hp (SD4), 150hp (TD4) and high-economy (eD4) derivatives, delivering excellent balance between high-torque performance, impressive refinement and outstanding fuel economy. The 2.2-liter turbodiesel range has been overhauled to provide significant noise reduction and lower CO2 emissions. Over 60% of components used are either new or have been significantly modified. The sophisticated engine features high-pressure common-rail fuel injection with piezoelectric injectors, a variable nozzle turbine (VNT) turbocharger, a variable swirl system and an uprated engine-management system for optimum combustion efficiency. Very low noise levels stem from technologies like a double-walled cylinder block. Faurecia innovations attest to the company’s internationally acclaimed expertise in emissions control technologies, featuring a complete exhaust system including the catalytic converter, particulate filter and muffler assembly (single and dual-outlet) on the 2.2-liter Diesel Evoque. Faurecia also provides the complete exhaust system, the two catalytic converters (close-coupled and underfloor) and the dual-outlet muffler assembly for the two-liter gasoline GTDI (240 hp). Automaker’s assembly plant: Halewood (Merseyside), United-Kingdom. Release date: Summer 2011.


15

Saab 9-4X Saab has stamped its mark on the midsize crossover segment with the new 9-4X. With distinctive Scandinavian, aircraftinspired looks, it also offers handling and ride characteristics that challenge class benchmarks. Inside and out, it conveys its Saab identity with clean, uncluttered design and signature motifs like the wraparound windshield, ice-block lights, driver-focused cockpit and flexible cargo handling. Faurecia provides front and rear seat frames, instrument panel and door panels, all of which suitably reflect the vehicle’s high-end positioning.

Comfort all-round Faurecia supplies front and rear seat frames, providing yet another demonstration of its technological expertise in automotive seating. The seats themselves ensure impressive support, with eight-way electrical adjustment for the driver as standard. Rear passengers will enjoy a particularly roomy ride since rear space is not compromised by third-row seating. They also benefit from an independent, three-way manual rake adjustment for each section of the 60/40 seatback. Premium cabin The Faurecia-made instrument panel and door panels further enhance the impressive cockpit styling. The spacious cabin can comfortably accommodate five adults. The center console, center stack and instrument panel flow together in a single sweep around the driver. The standard 9-4X features a wood finish, while the Aero boasts a carbon-fiber trim. Other subtle references to Saab’s aviation heritage include green lighting for the three main dials and traditional Saab ‘joystick’ adjusters for the mesh-look air vents. Faurecia’s integrated cut & sew components ensure the highest standards in perceived quality and exceptional finishing that put the Saab 9-4X squarely in the premium SUV segment. Ample on-board storage includes two-tier pockets in all doors, made possible by Faurecia door-panel technology. Automaker’s assembly plant: Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. Release date: August 2011.

16


Volkswagen Tiguan With its innovative engines, the Volkswagen Tiguan offers dynamic handling unmatched in its category. The full-time 4MOTION all-wheel drive channels power to the four wheels as needed to suit driving conditions, ensuring optimal safety in addition to the Tiguan’s pure driving pleasure. The Tiguan also makes driving on two different types of terrain child’s play thanks to the electronic differential locking system (EDS). The punchy front-end styling provides a 28-degree approach angle while the lower engine protection clearly demonstrates the Tiguan’s ability to stray off the beaten track. The Tiguan will go wherever the driver wants to take it. Faurecia is a preferred partner of the Volkswagen Group and provides the seats and exhaust system for the new Tiguan. Full-comfort seats For the front seats, Faurecia supplies frames for seat backs and cushions, in addition to the usual adjustment mechanisms (height adjuster, recliners and seat tracks). The Tiguan also features Faurecia’s patented Varios recliner system, reflecting a bid to rise to ever more stringent standards in safety and comfort. The robust technology allows occupants to easily adjust their seat’s backrest position using a low-torque, instant-response wheel. The rear seats, which can be asymmetrically separated in a 60/40 ratio, have been designed to slide along Faurecia’s highly resistant tracks. These allow longitudinal adjustment of 16 cm, ensuring effective distribution of space between passengers. Faurecia continuous recliners also make it possible to tilt the backrest for greater passenger comfort. The robust frames mean the backrests no longer need be attached to the vehicle body. Comfort and silence Faurecia also provides the cold end of the exhaust system for the Tiguan, including the muffler. The latter ensures noise levels that reflect the latest regulatory requirements, providing interior ride comfort in line with the automaker’s specifications. Hanging and decoupling have been optimized to ensure minimal vibration in the cabin.

Muffler and tailpipe

Automaker’s assembly plant: Wolfsburg, Germany. Release date: August 2011.


17

Media contacts

Faurecia Olivier Le Friec Media Relations Manager +33 (0)1 72 36 72 58 +33 (0)6 76 87 30 17 [email protected]

TBWA\ Corporate for Faurecia Salima Djeziri Media Relations +33 (0)1 49 09 26 85 [email protected] Mathieu Cadot Media Relations +33 (0)1 49 09 26 86 [email protected]

Photo credits: Audi - BMW - Chevrolet - Daimler - Land Rover - Saab - Volkswagen

Faurecia Group Communications 03/2011

www.faurecia.com/pressroom