Sentences with phrase «torsion beam rear axle»

To that Mercedes - Benz has also added a less sophisticated torsion beam rear axle for use on less powerful editions.

Nissan does have a more refined multi-link suspension arrangement than the simplistic torsion beam rear axle found in our tester, but offers it only on all - wheel - drive Jukes.

Suspension: Independent strut front with stabilizer bar Torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar

It shares its platform, basic suspension architecture (including its infamous torsion beam rear axle) and basic engine line up with old Civic.

Key modifications include a stronger rear axle profile and adjusted torsion beam rear axle weld - in angle, new spring / dampener tuning, lowering of the chassis by 10 mm and a larger stabilizer.

With its 106.3 - inch wheelbase, two inches longer than the outgoing model, the all - new Forte rides on a McPherson strut front suspension and a coupled torsion beam rear axle.

The MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear axle have been retuned with firmer springs and dampers, the brake discs are now 320 mm in diameter up front and the bodyshell has been stiffened.

Honda engineers admit that the ninth generation of the firm's best - known model has been left behind by the class; the initial belief that its combination of a torsion beam rear axle and non-turbocharged engines could still stack up against the likes of the Focus, Astra and Golf has been proven to be terminally optimistic.

Kia fits the Rio with 15 - inch wheels, a fully independent MacPherson strut front suspension, and a torsion beam rear axle.

If you like the experience of a front - wheel drive car, the 308 offers all the sensations you'll be familiar with — its passive dampers, mechanical locking differential, torsion beam rear axle and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres combine to make a car that behaves in such a predictable manner.

The basic suspension set - up is the same as the standard car, which gets independent struts at the front and a torsion beam rear axle.

Most versions have a torsion beam rear axle but the top 2.0 TSI, with a 197bhp version of the Golf GTI engine, uses the Golf's multiple - link rear end.

The current generation Fiesta is a relatively humble machine, it makes do with a MacPhearson struts at the front and a torsion beam rear axle.

The TDI models must get along with an older design, the torsion beam rear axle.

All Kona models have a MacPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam rear axle for 2WD variants and more sophisticated multi-link set - up fitted to 4WD models.

This is likely because of the inherent limitations of that torsion beam rear axle, but those huge 18 - inch color - match wheels with low - profile tires likely also contribute to the harshness of the ride.

Suspension-wise, the wagon carries over the hatchback's pseudo-MacPherson strut front - end and torsion beam rear axle.

The IONIQ Electric applies a torsion beam rear axle which provides more space for the 28 kWh lithium - ion polymer battery, placed below the rear seats and the spare wheel well..

Some bonding rather than spot welding means the body - in - white is 16 kg lighter and 38 % stiffer than the previous Civic's, but the most significant mechanical change is that there's no longer a torsion beam rear axle.

You won't completely forget about its rather unsophisticated componentry, such as the torsion beam rear axle suspension and rear drum brakes, but overall the vehicle has been tuned to deliver a sophisticated ride around town and an enjoyable liveliness on kinky roads.

Currently the A1 / Polo etc have a torsion beam rear axle.

A torsion beam rear axle on L, LS and LT models; and an enhanced Z - link design on Premier.

But while the hatch gets a sports suspension tune, the sedan has a longer wheelbase and misses out on Watt's link control for its torsion beam rear axle.

All models except the 1.6 TDI, which employs a torsion beam rear axle, feature four - link independent rear suspension, as well as MacPherson struts up front with aluminium pivot bearings and speed - sensitive electro - mechanical power steering.

Based on an «all - new, sub-compact SUV platform», the Kona features a McPherson strut front suspension, with a torsion beam rear axle for 2WD variants.

The rear suspension includes a torsion beam rear axle, coil springs and gas - charged shocks.

(automatic transmission), engineers sought to refine the driving experience with more agile handling and improved ride comfort, and this was achieved by designing a fully - independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle.

It rides on a front - wheel drive platform with a torsion beam rear axle.

A new, fully independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle underpin the car.

Stickier tires would of course help the sporting experience, and the Bolt saves cost with a torsion beam rear axle mated to the MacPherson strut front suspension, but it handles respectably.

Although I did not have the chance to test it at the Kona's media launch event, the base engine's torsion beam rear axle is markedly less sophisticated and undoubtedly affects its ride and handling acumen.

In addition to the advanced engine and transmission designs, excellent everyday drivability is provided by an independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar, torsion beam rear axle with integrated stabilizer bar, and electric power steering.

The new model uses an all new automotive platform with a wheelbase of 2.5 m, featuring MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle.