Why doesn't the BMW X5M have air suspension?

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McCecilia
07/29/25 11:25am
BMW X5 is positioned in the BMW family not as a purely road-driving SUV, but also as an SUV that needs to balance off-road use. Therefore, it does not require air suspension. Traction Arm Suspension System: The traction arm suspension system is specifically designed for rear-wheel suspension systems. European models such as the Peugeot car system, Citroën car system, and Opel car system prefer to use this type of suspension system. Multi-link Suspension System: The multi-link suspension system is further divided into a 5-link rear suspension and a 4-link front suspension system. As the name suggests, the 5-link rear suspension system includes five links: the control arm, rear positioning arm, upper arm, lower arm, and front positioning arm. Among these, the control arm can adjust the front wheel beam. 4-link Front Suspension System: Primarily used in luxury cars, this system cleverly separates traction, braking, and steering forces through kinematic principles while providing the vehicle with precise steering control. The 4-link suspension system is commonly found in models like the Audi A4, A6, and Chinese sedans.
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