Independent suspension and solid axle suspension each have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice needs to be based on specific requirements. However, its complex structure leads to higher costs (increasing the vehicle price by approximately 15%-30%) and lower load-carrying capacity. Solid axle suspension has a simple and robust structure with low maintenance costs (maintenance expenses are 40%-60% lower than those of independent suspension), making it suitable for heavy-duty and off-road scenarios, such as pickup trucks or commercial vehicles, but it offers poor comfort when driving on paved roads. If the budget is below 100,000 ringgit and the vehicle is mainly used for urban commuting, models equipped with torsion beam non-independent suspension, such as the Perodua Myvi, are more cost-effective. If the budget exceeds 150,000 ringgit and ride quality is pursued, models with multi-link independent suspension, such as the Proton X70, are more suitable. The level of suspension tuning is also crucial, and some non-independent suspension models can achieve comfort close to that of independent suspension through optimized design.
