Advanced Compatibility Engineering Explained

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (commonly called ACE Body Structure) is the marketing name given to an automobile body structure design by Honda. It claims to distribute collision energy evenly and redirect it away from the passenger compartment, while at the same time, minimizing damage to other impacted vehicles. This is accomplished by using numerous grades of steel (typically four) which crumple in key areas and remain rigid in others.^[1] It is standard on all Honda and Acura models as of the 2017 model year.

Vehicles equipped with the ACE body structure

• Honda Clarity, 2017–present
• Honda Ridgeline, 2017–present
• Honda WR-V, 2017–present
• Honda BR-V, 2016–present
• Honda HR-V, 2016–present
• Honda Mobilio, 2014–present
• Honda Amaze, 2013–present
• Honda Brio, 2013–present
• Honda Crosstour, since introduction (2009)
• Honda CR-Z, since introduction (2009)
• Honda Insight, 2010–present
• Honda Fit, 2009–present
• Honda Pilot, 2009–present
• Honda Accord, 2008–present
• Honda CR-V, 2007–present
• Honda Civic, 2006–present
• Honda Odyssey, 2005–present
• Acura ILX, since introduction (2012)
• Acura ZDX, since introduction (2009)
• Acura TLX, since introduction (2014)
• Acura TL, 2009–2014
• Acura TSX, 2009–2014
• Acura RDX, since introduction (2006)
• Acura MDX, 2007–present
• Acura RLX, since introduction (2012)
• Acura RL, 2005–2012

References

• OUR COLLISION-FREE FUTURE, Honda official info

Notes and References

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En7xJ6jDi0w Honda Advanced Compatibility Engineering ACE.avi