What type of suspension does the MG 3SW use?
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The front suspension of the MG 3SW uses a MacPherson independent suspension, while the rear suspension employs a torsion beam non-independent suspension. Relevant details about the suspension are as follows: 1. The torsion beam suspension is a relatively simple non-independent suspension with a compact structure and minimal space occupation. Using a torsion beam for the rear suspension can expand the rear seating space and trunk space. 2. The MacPherson suspension is the simplest independent suspension, featuring only an L-shaped control arm. The MacPherson suspension hardly occupies any engine compartment space, which is why many front-engine, transverse-mounted vehicles use it.
I've been driving the MG 3SW for two years now, and this car uses a combination of front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam suspension. The front suspension is independently designed, providing good grip during turns without feeling body roll; the rear suspension is a semi-independent torsion beam, which can be a bit bumpy over speed bumps but still acceptable. For daily city driving, the suspension is tuned slightly stiffer, which benefits stable handling and flexible lane changes at high speeds, but the downside is that rear passengers can feel noticeable vibrations on rough roads. During maintenance, the mechanic mentioned that this suspension setup is simple, saves space, and reduces costs. He advised keeping tire pressure not too high to avoid amplifying the bumpy feeling. Overall, it's quite suitable for young people commuting—economical, affordable, and fun to drive.
