active suspension
noun
: a computerized system in automobiles that actively adjusts the suspension in response to driving conditions
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The problem is, active suspension systems are heavier and more expensive.
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Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Modern muscle cars benefit from anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, and active suspension systems that can be tuned for different driving conditions at the touch of button.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The available active suspension and a more direct front axle steering ratio made tackling southern Nevada’s winding mountain roads a breeze.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
As mentioned, with the active suspension doing its active comfort thing, the ride as a passenger is particularly good.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Modern muscle cars benefit from anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, and active suspension systems that can be tuned for different driving conditions at the touch of button.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The available active suspension and a more direct front axle steering ratio made tackling southern Nevada’s winding mountain roads a breeze.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
As mentioned, with the active suspension doing its active comfort thing, the ride as a passenger is particularly good.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Active suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20suspension. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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