Advanced Compatibility Engineering or 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, minimising 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. 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, 2009- Honda CR-Z, 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, 2012- Acura ZDX, 2009- Acura TLX, 2014- Acura TL, 2009–2014 Acura TSX, 2009–2014 Acura RDX, 2006- Acura MDX, 2007–present Acura RLX, 2012- Acura RL, 2005–2012
References
Advanced Compatibility Engineering, Honda