Is the Civic equipped with independent suspension?

[DelHenry]

The Civic is equipped with independent suspension. Here are the relevant details: 1. The front suspension of the Civic uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a multi-link independent suspension. Independent suspension refers to a suspension system where there is no connection between the wheels on either side. It serves as both a force-transmitting component connecting the frame and the axle, and an essential part ensuring driving safety. 2. The Civic is a compact car under Dongfeng Honda, with dimensions of 4649mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1416mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The car's tires use more environmentally friendly rubber materials, incorporating silicon particles that help reduce tire heat during driving, and feature special tread patterns to enhance drainage performance.

[ValeriaRose]

Actually, the Civic has been using independent suspension for a long time. The 10th-gen Civic I'm driving now features a multi-link independent rear suspension. The biggest advantage of this structure is that the left and right wheels can move independently when going over bumpy roads, making the rear seats much less bumpy. I pass through a rough road section every day on my way to work, and it's noticeably more comfortable than my colleague's torsion beam suspension model. However, the newly acquired 11th-gen Civic is tuned more for comfort, with slightly more noticeable body roll when cornering, but it's really not tiring on long trips. Honda's optimization of the chassis is still reliable, especially when paired with that DPA-EPS steering system—the steering wheel is light but provides clear road feedback.

[JeffreyDella]

As someone who studies chassis, I must say the Civic's suspension system is quite meticulously designed. The combination of front MacPherson struts and rear multi-link setup is considered a high-end configuration in its class, especially with the four rear control arms that precisely manage wheel camber. I've noticed post-10th-gen models adjusted the shock absorber spring angle to be more vertical, resulting in more linear compression travel over speed bumps. One interesting detail: the subframe uses hydraulic bushings that absorb most high-frequency vibrations from tires during highway driving. However, during aggressive driving, the rear axle response is still slightly slower than hot hatches - after all, it's positioned as a family sedan.

[LaSarah]

Let an old hand share some insights on the Civic's suspension history. Before the 8th generation, the Civic used double-wishbone independent suspension for the rear wheels, which was later replaced by a multi-link setup to free up rear passenger space. During last year's test drive at the dealership, I specifically evaluated the 11th-gen's suspension tuning - it's about 20% softer than the previous generation. It handles urban road imperfections exceptionally well, though the downside is noticeable body roll during sharp 90-degree turns. I'd recommend keeping tire pressure below 2.4Bar, otherwise you'll hear pronounced thumping over manhole covers. By the way, 10th-gen used Civics offer great value now - last year I helped my nephew find one with 50,000km where even the suspension bushings showed no aging, proving more robust than same-year Jettas.