It is the flexibility that not only makes me more productive or build a better quality vehicle, but what it does is it allows me to leverage all kinds of investment savings through new plants, through product engineering, in staff, as well as the supply base.
Currencies aside, earlier this year Mr. Lache estimated that Japanese automakers could charge $3,000 more per vehicle than their American counterparts because of their vehicles' better quality ratings, better brand strength and higher residual values, among other factors.
Asked if consumers should be wary of the previous generation of 4Runners, Mr. Hanson said, "Keep in mind that vehicles evolve and there's no denying the current generation of 4Runner is a much more sophisticated, better-handling, better-ride-quality vehicle".
Still, because many of the components are modular and interchangeable, the carmaker was able to achieve better quality and reliability, while cutting costs, vehicle development time and tooling.
She said the latest project, which took four years and opened to vehicles last November, had given "a better quality of life to residents, businesses and commuters".
Through the proper cooperation between newly developed 5CVN and radio access network, vehicle user can enjoy a much better quality of experience with lower access delay and congestion.
"The more information I get about a particular vehicle and the way in which it performs the better quality car I can manufacture," he said.
"Better quality, better selection".
Better quality, better outcomes.
