
The advantages of the Sagitar's independent suspension are as follows: 1. Lightweight, reducing the impact on the car body and improving the ground adhesion of the wheels. 2. Softer springs with lower stiffness can be used to enhance the comfort of the car. 3. It allows the engine position to be lowered, which also lowers the car's center of gravity, thereby improving driving stability. 4. The left and right wheels can move independently without interfering with each other, reducing body tilt and vibration. However, the independent suspension system has disadvantages such as complex structure, high cost, and inconvenient maintenance. Additionally, due to its complex structure, it may occupy some of the car's interior space.

My friend has been driving his Sagitar for five years, and what he's most satisfied with is the independent suspension. It handles mountain roads and corners exceptionally steadily, with tires gripping the road tightly and precise steering response. Even when going through puddles on rainy days, there's no drifting. The most impressive part is its performance on rough roads. Previously, driving a car with a torsion beam suspension felt like getting a concussion from the bumps, but now his wife can sleep in the back seat without being jolted awake. The mechanic mentioned that this type of suspension separates the spring and shock absorber functions, allowing each wheel to work independently without interference. Going over speed bumps now produces a dull 'thud' instead of a loud 'clunk.' Also, tire wear is much more even, extending the tire replacement cycle by nearly half a year compared to his colleague's car with a torsion beam suspension.

As an automotive industry professional, I believe the independent suspension of the Sagitar has three key advantages. Firstly, it offers excellent lateral stability – at 80 km/h on highway ramps, body roll is one-third less compared to non-independent suspensions. Secondly, it provides superior road contact efficiency – when one wheel hits a pothole, the opposite wheel maintains traction, a design particularly beneficial for driving in rain or snow. Thirdly, it features long-lasting durability – the suspension arms use forged technology, and bushings are 2mm thicker than previous models. Having disassembled a chassis with 100,000 km mileage, I observed no cracking in rubber components. Here's an interesting fact: engineers conducted 300 consecutive tests on Huangshan Mountain's winding roads during this suspension's calibration process.

Our Sagitar has been shuttling the kids for three years, and the independent suspension really solves the big issues. I used to worry about bumping the baby over speed bumps, but now even the milk bottles in the stroller placed in the trunk don't tip over. Driving over the patched road in front of the school, the car body sways like a rocking chair. Once when my husband drove drunk and was checked by the police, he even drove onto the curb, and the traffic police were surprised that none of the four tires burst. The most reassuring part is the affordable maintenance—the manual says the suspension bushings only need inspection at 100,000 km, while the Excelle with torsion beam suspension in our neighborhood has to replace the entire shock absorber set every two years.


