active suspension
noun
: a computerized system in automobiles that actively adjusts the suspension in response to driving conditions
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An active suspension management system and ceramic composite brakes are available as premium add-ons.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
The problem is, active suspension systems are heavier and more expensive.
—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
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
The problem is, active suspension systems are heavier and more expensive.
—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
See All Example Sentences for active suspension
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“Active suspension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/active%20suspension. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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