What is the Toyota i-ROAD’s Active Lean technology all about?
Toyota says that the i-ROAD’s Active Lean system gives the driving/riding experience of a two-wheeler without the need to stick a leg out and stabilise the vehicle at low speeds. The front wheels actually reposition themselves independently to stop the vehicle toppling over.
Toyota says that the i-ROAD’s Active Lean system gives the driving/riding experience of a two-wheeler without the need to stick a leg out and stabilise the vehicle at low speeds. The front wheels actually reposition themselves independently to stop the vehicle toppling over.
What is the Toyota i-ROAD’s Active Lean technology all about?
Toyota says that the i-ROAD’s Active Lean system gives the driving/riding experience of a two-wheeler without the need to stick a leg out and stabilise the vehicle at low speeds. The front wheels actually reposition themselves independently to stop the vehicle toppling over.
How Does the Toyota i-ROAD’s Active Lean system work on the straights?
Because the front wheels can move independently of each other, the i-ROAD’s computer system can use them to maximise the vehicle’s straight line stability by constantly adapting their position according to the road surface. It promises a very comfortable ride.
How does Toyota’s Active Lean technology work in the i-ROAD?
The Active Lean system uses a lean actuator and gearing mounted above the front suspension. The vehicle’s on-board computer calculates the required angle of lean based on the steering angle, speed and information from a gyro-sensor. Then it automatically moves the front wheels up and down independently, leaning the i-ROAD over to counteract the cornering forces. Cornering (a bit) like Valentino Rossi has never been so easy.
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