Is the Emgrand GL equipped with independent suspension?
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The front suspension of the Emgrand GL is independent, while the rear suspension is not. Emgrand GL body dimensions: The 2021 UP 1.4T-CVT Leading Premium Emgrand GL has a body length, width, and height of 4725mm, 1802mm, and 1478mm respectively. Emgrand GL chassis details: The 2021 UP 1.4T-CVT Leading Premium Emgrand GL features front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson independent front suspension and a torsion beam non-independent rear suspension. Emgrand GL powertrain: The 2021 UP 1.4T-CVT Leading Premium Emgrand GL is equipped with a 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder JLB-4G14TB engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 141Ps and a maximum power of 104KW, paired with an 8-speed continuously variable transmission.
I happen to drive the top-trim 2021 Emgrand GL, which features a multi-link independent rear suspension. Going over speed bumps is way more comfortable compared to my friend's torsion beam setup – the body rolls significantly less. The base-trim older GL models used to have torsion beam rear suspension, but after 2018 most configurations were upgraded to independent suspension. I remember the salesperson mentioning that with independent suspension, each wheel moves independently, so rear passengers won't get tossed around on rough roads. You might sacrifice a bit of trunk space, but the ride comfort is superior. My suggestion: just peek under the rear of the car – if you see separate springs and shock absorbers, it's likely an independent suspension system.
Having repaired cars for eight years, I've disassembled many Geely Emgrand GL chassis structures. The front suspension uniformly uses MacPherson strut independent suspension, while the key difference lies in the rear: older base models employed non-independent torsion beam setups, whereas newer versions including the Champion Edition have mostly switched to independent suspensions. Last time when replacing suspension bushings for a customer, I noticed the post-2018 multi-link rear suspension is indeed more complex—with triple the parts count, resulting in higher labor costs. However, the tuning is decent; the shock absorber travel is relatively long, preventing tire hopping on rural dirt roads, though body roll still occurs during sharp cornering.
