Glossary / Suspension

active suspension

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Active suspension is a fancy type of shock system that can change how hard or soft the car feels while driving, making it smoother and more stable.

Technical Definition

Active suspension uses electronic controls and hydraulic or pneumatic actuators to adjust damping in real time, providing superior ride comfort and handling compared to passive systems.

Hear It Discussed

"And there have been a lot of different active suspension Mercedes, active body control, which is a hydraulic thing."
Great Car Features That Failed (And Vice Versa) — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep 231 The Carmudgeon Show 20:20

"So this is a 6D active suspension, is what they call it. [1102.5s] And the way it works is you've got your air spring."
Does Toyota Or Land Rover Make The Better Flagship SUV? | Ep. 347 TFL Car Chat 18:19

"It's got a bit of a float and it doesn't have air suspension or anything or anything active on it. It is just sort of what it is and it didn't feel as sharp as I thought maybe it would."
A drop in the Fisker Ocean Smith and Sniff 19:09