An integrated vehicle motion control system is provided in which the
software configuration is formed in a hierarchical structure, and
includes (a) a command section adapted to determine target vehicle state
quantities based on driving related information, and (b) an executing
section adapted to receive the target vehicle state quantities as
commands from the command section, and execute the commands by means of a
plurality of actuators. The command section includes an upper-level
command section adapted to determine first target vehicle state
quantities based on the driving related information, without taking
account of the dynamic behavior of the vehicle, and a lower-level command
section adapted to determine second target vehicle state quantities
inview of the dynamic behavior of the vehicle.