Suzuki HEARTECT platform explained

Suzuki HEARTECT platform
Manufacturer:Suzuki
Production:2014–present
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Class:Kei car
City car
Subcompact car
Mini MPV
Compact MPV
Subcompact crossover SUV

The HEARTECT platform is an automobile platform that underpins various Suzuki models since 2014.[1]

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Construction

The platform is claimed to utilize "Advanced High Tensile Steel" and "Ultra High Tensile Steel", which are intended to increase occupant safety in case of a collision.[2] Suzuki also claims that the platform offers increased body stiffness, allowing for better ride quality and handling. Additionally, via a reduction in weight of up to 30kg (70lb), the platform helps achieve an improved power to weight ratio.[3] [4]

The platform is shown to utilize MacPherson strut front suspension.

Applications

Kei cars

Subcompact cars

Compact cars

References

  1. Web site: スズキの次世代テクノロジー ハーテクト スズキ. スズキの次世代テクノロジー ハーテクト スズキ. ja. 2020-05-17.
  2. Web site: Understanding Maruti Suzuki's HEARTECT platform. 2020-05-17. Overdrive. en.
  3. Web site: Banyak Dipakai di Mobil Baru Suzuki, Apa Sih Maksudnya Platform HEARTECT? - GridOto.com. GridOto.com. www.gridoto.com. id. 2020-05-17.
  4. Web site: How has Maruti Suzuki made its HEARTECT platform India-oriented?. Moneycontrol. 2020-05-17.