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Suzuki HEARTECT platform

Suzuki HEARTECT platform

Subcompact car platform

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 30 kg (66 lb), the platform helps achieve an improved power to weight ratio.[2][3][4]

The platform is shown to utilize MacPherson strut front suspension.[1]

Applications

Kei cars

  • Suzuki Hustler
  • Suzuki Alto
  • Suzuki Lapin
  • Suzuki Wagon R
  • Suzuki Spacia
  • Suzuki Wagon R Smile

Subcompact cars

  • Suzuki Baleno
  • Suzuki Solio
  • Suzuki Ignis
  • Suzuki Swift
  • Suzuki Dzire
  • Suzuki Xbee
  • Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
  • Suzuki S-Presso

Compact cars

  • Suzuki Ertiga
  • Suzuki XL7

References

  1. [1]
    "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 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  2. [2]
    "Understanding Maruti Suzuki's HEARTECT platform". Overdrive. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  3. [3]
    GridOto.com. "Banyak Dipakai di Mobil Baru Suzuki, Apa Sih Maksudnya Platform HEARTECT? - GridOto.com". www.gridoto.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-05-17.
  4. [4]
    "How has Maruti Suzuki made its HEARTECT platform India-oriented?". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
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