We can wave goodbye to the previous model's archaic, non-independent
twist beam rear axle, too.
Olds engineers have done a fine job tuning the Achieva SC's MacPherson strut front and
twist beam rear suspension system.
That could be
the twist beam rear suspension, but I'm going to attribute it to just how bad the roads have gotten around here with the winter we've had.
The independent front and tubular
twist beam rear suspension enables the Cavalier to corner effortlessly when driven sanely.
New geometry MacPherson Strut front suspension and High rigidity H shaped
twist beam rear suspension for operation stability and comfortable ride
It's impressive considering
a twist beam rear axle set - up.
Ride quality, meanwhile, is downright heroic thanks to a fully independent rear suspension (the NV200 / City Express have bumpy rear leaf springs and the Transit Connect has
a twist beam rear axle), so if youre in the business of transporting delicate items like wedding cakes or antiques, this should top your shopping list.
Basic models get a rather rudimentary
twist beam rear axle, but all A250 models do get the complex multi-link rear suspension set - up.
Not exact matches
Entry - level cars get a
twist beam suspension set - up at the
rear, but higher - spec models like our A250 use a development of the outgoing version's multi-link arrangement.
The
twist -
beam rear axle is 75 percent stiffer.
Ford has made the decision to offer smaller - engined models with a
twist -
beam rear suspension system (or a torsion bar to you and I), but will maintain independent
rear suspension on the rest of the range.
Chassis work includes front springs that are 45 per cent stiffer and a
rear twist beam that is 38 per cent stiffer but with unchanged rates for the coils.
Rear suspension would be
twist -
beam type with separate dampers and springs.
(Cruze hatchbacks stick with a
twist -
beam rear suspension).
Using front struts and a
rear twist beam the setup manages to deliver a comfortable ride and agile handling — through my favourite set of sweeping curves the Fit displayed minimal body roll and understeer only surfaced when liberties were taken.
[2] The
twist beam has been shown to suffer less from bush wear, than fully independent multi-link suspension, thus resulting in a virtually maintenance free
rear suspension.
Delta uses an independent suspension in front and
Twist beam type in the
rear.
The hydraulics are smooth, overall NVH levels seem improved, better mileage, and the Kwid gives a comfortable ride experience Mac Pherson Strut suspension in the front an
twist beam coil spring at the
rear.
Basic models come with a
twist -
beam rear axle, but every launch car had a multi-link set - up with adaptive dampers, although the latter won't be available in the UK.
The fully - independent
rear suspension of the first - generation Indica, which caused a lot of wheel geometry issues, has been replaced by a more conventional non-independent,
twist beam axle seen in most hatchbacks today.
Due to the separation of functions, the multilink
rear suspension allows for a targeted design of chassis - specific characteristics and thus clearly stands out from the
twist -
beam rear axle.
RIDE, HANDLING & SAFETY The ride and handling is also sorted with independent McPherson Strut suspension with dual path mounts, coil springs and hydraulic gas charges shock absorber in the front and semi-independent
twist beam suspension with coil spring and hydraulic gas charged shock absorber at the
rear.
A McPherson strut with lower transverse link is assembled on its front axle and the
rear one gets a
twist beam with coil springs.
One thing for spec nerds to consider: Front - drive Konas come with a
twist -
beam rear suspension setup, versus the more elaborate multilink
rear on AWD models.
And the
twist -
beam rear axle is designed to help increase
rear roll stiffness and reduce understeer.
An independent McPherson strut is assembled on its front axle and the
rear one gets a semi independent
twist beam.
Underneath, the front independent suspension system and the
rear twist -
beam axle do an excellent job of ironing out most bumps.
Whereas the
rear one is affixed with a semi independent
twist beam including twin gas and oil filled shock absorbers.
It comprises of an independent McPherson strut on front axle and a semi independent
twist beam on the
rear one.
Its front axle is fitted with dual - path independent McPherson strut accompanied by anti roll bar, while the
rear axle is fitted with
Twist beam type of suspension.
Front Suspension - Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring,
Rear Suspension - Semi-Independent; closed profile
Twist beam with Dual path Strut
The front axle is assembled with a dual path independent McPherson strut along with an anti roll bar, while the
rear one gets a
twist beam.
For the
rear axle, there is a semi independent
twist beam, further aided by twin gas and oil filled shock absorbers for the best ride quality and comfort.
The
twist -
beam rear axle is designed to reduce understeer.
Nismo tuned struts and springs give the McPherson strut front and a
twist -
beam rear suspension some added grip and allow the Nismo tuned electronically variable power steering system to straighten out the curves.
The RediGo is well - equipped with comfort and convenience features like speed sensitive EPAS, a digital instrument cluster, The ride and handling is good too, with McPherson Strut suspension with lower transverse link in the front and
twist beam with coil springs at the
rear.
The
rear is assembled with semi independent
twist beam type of mechanism.
Suspension: front, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar;
rear, trailing crank arm with
twist beam, coil springs, shocks
Ford India has issued a voluntary recall for 16,444 units of the EcoSport due to a faulty
rear twist beam.
For added comfort, the new Transit Connect is equipped with
twist -
beam rear suspension compared to its competitors» leaf spring and solid axle setup.
The Insight's
rear suspension consists of twin trailing arms interconnected by a curved, flattened
beam (called a
twist beam) midway along their length.
The front axle is paired to an independent McPherson strut with coil spring and anti-roll bar, while the
rear one includes a semi independent
twist beam with twin gas and oil filled shock absorbers.
The
rear end still utilizes a
twist beam, now with a roll stiffness of 1,400 Nm / deg (about 1,030 lb - ft / deg), which is the firmest of any Ford Performance model, the automaker says.
The
Twist - beam rear suspension is a similar suspension design, however its beam axle is able to twist thereby functioning as an anti-roll bar to control the roll motion of the body and is considered to be a semi-independent suspension de
Twist -
beam rear suspension is a similar suspension design, however its
beam axle is able to
twist thereby functioning as an anti-roll bar to control the roll motion of the body and is considered to be a semi-independent suspension de
twist thereby functioning as an anti-roll bar to control the roll motion of the body and is considered to be a semi-independent suspension design.
The Figo has an independent Mc Pherson strut with dual path mounts front suspension and semi-independent
twist beam and coil spring
rear suspension.
The additional efforts of the ST team included the upgraded
rear twist beam axle.
Engine: 2.2 - liter, 95 - horsepower, in - line four cylinder or 3.1 - liter, V - 6Transmission: five - speed manual or three - speed automaticSuspension: front, MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar;
rear, trailing crank arm with
twist beam, coil springs, shocksBrakes: power disc / drumSteering: power - assisted rack and pinionWeight: 2,575 poundsLength: 181.6 inches - EPA rating: 25 mpg city / 33 highway with V - 6; 25/36 with four cylinderBase price: $ 10,985
The Nexon gets McPherson struts up front and a
twist beam setup at the
rear.
The chassis is new, as is the suspension, with MacPherson struts and L - shaped lower control arms up front, and with an independent coil - over-strut tri-link design at the
rear, which used to be a trailing arm /
twist beam setup.
Engine: 150 - horsepower, 3.0 - liter V - 6Transmission: four - speed automaticSuspension: Front, four - wheel independent with Macpherson Strut, coil springs;
rear, trailing arms with integral
twist beam torsion bars.Brakes: four - wheel power discSteering: power - assisted rack and pinionWeight: 3,039 poundsLength: 192.8 inchesFuel tank capacity: 16 gallonsEPA rating: 18 mpg city / 27 highwayBase price: $ 15,551