The Newly Developed Suspension of Hyundai SantaFe 2006-01-1665

This paper introduces newly developed suspension system for the all-new SantaFe model of Hyundai Motor Company which will be on the market this year. The new suspension of the all-new SantaFe has been developed to give better handling and driving confidence to a driver compared to the previous model while maintaining a good ride experience. To achieve these targets, the suspension has been fully changed and finely adjusted. The compliance characteristics have been contrasted to those of the previous model. Also, the crash performance and package efficiency which are related to suspension layout has been considered without limitation of suspension performance. Based on the customer’s voice of market, the suspension of the newly developed SantaFe has tried to fit the various customer’s demands.