It's hard to remember that the Saab 9 - 3 shares
its basic platform architecture with the Chevrolet Malibu, which is not nearly as much fun to drive.
Although sharing a good deal of
its basic platform architecture with the highly regarded Silverado pickup, the Tahoe's suspension has been specifically tuned to deliver an even better balanced mix of comfort and control under all driving conditions.
Both cars share the same
basic platform architecture and the same engine with launch control functionality.
Not exact matches
The Audi Q1 will share its footprint with the A3 hatchback, but its running gear, chassis, electronic
platform, and
basic architecture will bear a very close resemblance to the Q3, which will grow dimensionally in its lifetime to make more room for the Q1.
And that
basic TT, in turn, is built on the same
architecture as the VW Golf (the MQB -
platform).
Shared by all derivatives are the electronic
architecture, the center
platform section including the sills and front firewall, the safety cell including fuel tank and airbags, the steering, and the
basic cockpit
architecture.
Based on the modular Giorgio
platform, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio boasts the same
basic architecture and underpinnings as the Giulia sedan.
The new ute shares its
basic architecture with the upcoming Fiat 500X, itself a 500L
platform modified for all - wheel drive.
It shares its
platform,
basic suspension
architecture (including its infamous torsion beam rear axle) and
basic engine line up with old Civic.
A year ago, the Volvo XC90 SUV showed how quickly Volvo could gain market share once it unveiled truly modern vehicles, using the scalable
platform architecture (SPA), meaning one
basic design can be modified for longer wheelbase, overall length, height and width; the only fixed measurement is the front wheel - t0 - dash ratio that gives the car much of its identity from the side.
The
basic architecture of the suspension for the CR - Z is similar to the Insight that it shares its
platform architecture with.
Though the 9 - 3 shares the same
basic architecture as the other Epsilon
platform vehicles, most of the suspension, steering and engine components are unique to the brand.