Why does Haval always use double wishbone suspension?
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Haval has consistently used double wishbone independent suspension due to its advantages: greater lateral stiffness, excellent road grip, clear road feedback, and superior anti-roll performance. The functions of automotive suspension: The suspension system serves to transmit all forces and moments acting between the wheels and the frame (or body), while cushioning the impact loads from uneven road surfaces on the frame (body). It dampens vibrations in the load-bearing system caused by impact loads to ensure normal vehicle operation, maintain ideal wheel movement characteristics under uneven road conditions and varying loads, and guarantee the vehicle's handling stability to enable high-speed driving capabilities. Components of automotive suspension: Suspension systems generally consist of three main parts: elastic elements, guiding devices, and damping devices. Elastic elements are used to bear and transmit vertical loads, mitigating impacts caused by driving on uneven roads. Guiding devices transmit longitudinal torque, lateral forces, and the resulting moments, ensuring that the wheels maintain specific motion patterns relative to the vehicle or body. Damping devices rapidly attenuate vibrations in the frame and body.
My family has owned a Haval H6 for several years, and the double-wishbone suspension is really stable, especially when driving on bumpy rural roads—the car doesn't sway left and right, offering excellent handling. This suspension system is simple, durable, and less prone to malfunctions, which suits the practical style of Haval SUVs. I've compared it with other brands, like some using MacPherson struts, which are cheaper but tend to bounce on rough roads. Haval has stuck with this design, likely to balance off-road performance and daily driving safety, along with low maintenance costs, saving owners both money and hassle. Additionally, Haval has carried this design since its early days, forming a brand characteristic that consumers are accustomed to and reluctant to change—this can be seen as a traditional advantage.
