Glossary / Suspension

body control

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Body control means the car's frame and suspension keep it steady and level even when going over bumps. It helps the car feel smoother.

Technical Definition

Body control refers to the vehicle's chassis and suspension systems working together to maintain a stable, level ride while absorbing road irregularities.

Hear It Discussed

"Body control is the best. The only way I can describe the body control in my car and all of this suspension tuning is modern Porsche."
Ford Built A Cayman GT4…in 1985 — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott — Ep. 188 The Carmudgeon Show 11:09

"...the body control on the suspension is so nice. It's really, really good body control the way the height settings work..."
Rivian R1S Quad review; I Hate Sims; 1st Waymo Ride The Smoking Tire 33:53

"I do like the way it rides. I'm a little mixed on that because I think the bump absorption is good. It's a little bit loose when it comes to body control, but it's still pretty comfortable."
2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD Talking Cars (MP3) 03:07