Designed for the unexpected
Life’s unexpected challenges can be overwhelming, but the Kaizen SCE48 tra gives you the versatility to take them on. A specialized aluminum semi-space frame and aluminum panels bestow it with assuring rigidity while minimizing weight. Standard electronic aids such as electronic stability control, electronic brakeforce distribution, torque vectoring, and 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS work in sync with double wishbone front suspension work and multilink rear suspension to keep the driver in control. The assertive styling is backed up by a punchy 480 hp 5.0L twin-turbo V8 engine coupled with a lightning quick 7 speed DCT, a viscous limited slip differential, and standard all-wheel drive that gets up to an EPA estimated 29.7 combined miles per gallon (US) while empowering the driver in any condition, hammering the SCE48 tra to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds towards a 181 mph top speed. It’s generous 8.7 inches of ground clearance combined with hill start and descent assists enable drivers to reach the goals they want to finish. The thoughtfully designed interior is meticulously crafted to offer a sophisticated blend of utility, safety, and comfort. Standard features include heated and cooled 10 way power adjustable driver and passenger leather seats with massaging functions, navigation system with Bluetooth connectivity, Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System, multi-zone automatic climate control, blind spot monitoring, rear view camera with cross-traffic alert, and 157.86 cubic feet of passenger volume and 28.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the foldable rear seats up. A forward active braking system with adaptive cruise control and lane-departure warning (no extra cost) and an electronic limited slip differential are available. To prepare for the unexpected, one must be exceptional. In an era of rising expectations, our Spirit of Continuous Improvement thrives, bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase “expect the unexpected”.
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2014 Kaizen SCE48 tra AWD
VEHICLE TYPE
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon
PRICE
$65,900
ENGINE TYPE
Marculus 50B6R0
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V8, ALSI block and head, direct fuel injection, 90 AKI
Displacement
5.0L, 304 cu in, 4979 cc
Power
480.4 hp @ 7300 rpm
Torque
427 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
TRANSMISSION
7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
CHASSIS
Suspension (F/R): double wishbone/multilink
Brakes (F/R): 14-in vented disc/12.2-in vented disc
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, Pirelli P Zero All Season Plus, 245/45R-18 99Y (No speed limiter)
Michelin CrossClimate SUV, 245/60R-18 105H, Michelin Premier LTX 245/60R-18 105V (with 120 mph speed limited fitted)
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 110.2 in
Length: 183.5 in
Width: 77.6 in
Height: N/A
Ride height: 8.7 in
Passenger volume: 157.86 cu ft with rear seats up
Trunk volume: 28.6 cu ft with rear seats up
Curb weight: 4719.5 lb
PERFORMANCE
Zero to 62 mph: 4.3 sec
50 to 75 mph: 2.85 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.66 sec
Standing 1 km: 23.10 sec
Braking, 62–0 mph: 121 ft
Roadholding, 66-ft-dia skidpad: 1.01 g
Roadholding, 656-ft-dia skidpad: 0.994 g
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined: 29.7 US mpg
S = 6 (midsized)
C = currus = car/sedan
E = essedum = wagon
48 = 480 hp
tra = TerRA or TerRAin All = lifted wagon/SUV crossover
Marculus = Latin for small hammer
50 = 5.0L displacement
B = Balanced
6 = V8
R0 = Zero revisions (original design)
NOTE: Advertisement was inspired by Mazda and Volvo, and specs were inspired by Car and Driver