The HEARTECT platform is an automobile platform that underpins various Suzuki models since 2014.[1]
| Suzuki HEARTECT platform | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car City car Subcompact car Mini MPV Compact MPV Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
Construction
editThe platform is claimed to utilize "Advanced High Tensile Steel" and "Ultra High Tensile Steel", which are intended to increase occupant safety in case of a collision.[2] Suzuki also claims that the platform offers increased body stiffness, allowing for better ride quality and handling. Additionally, via a reduction in weight of up to 30 kg (66 lb), the platform helps achieve an improved power to weight ratio.[2][3][4]
The platform is shown to utilize MacPherson strut front suspension.[1] a new heartech platform for electric vehicle heartech-e was first introduced on Suzuki e Vitara.
Applications
editKei cars
edit- Suzuki Alto / Mazda Carol (2014–present)
- Suzuki Lapin (2015–present)
- Suzuki Wagon R / Mazda Flair (2017–present)
- Suzuki Spacia / Mazda Flair Wagon (2017–present)
- Suzuki Hustler / Mazda Flair Crossover (2020–present)
- Suzuki Wagon R Smile (2021–present)
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Suzuki Hustler
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Suzuki Alto
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Suzuki Lapin
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Suzuki Wagon R
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Suzuki Spacia
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Suzuki Wagon R Smile
Subcompact cars
edit- Suzuki Baleno / Toyota Glanza / Starlet (2015–present)
- Suzuki Solio / Mitsubishi Delica D:2 (2015–present)
- Suzuki Ignis (2016–present)
- Suzuki Swift (2016–present)
- Suzuki Dzire (2017–present)
- Suzuki Xbee (2017–present)
- Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (2019–present)
- Suzuki S-Presso (2019–present)
- Suzuki Celerio/ Toyota Vitz (2021–present)
- Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 (2022–present)
- Suzuki Fronx/ Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor/ Starlet Cross (2023–present)
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Suzuki Baleno
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Suzuki Solio
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Suzuki Ignis
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Suzuki Swift
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Suzuki Dzire
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Suzuki Xbee
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Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
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Suzuki S-Presso
Compact cars
edit- Suzuki Ertiga / Toyota Rumion (2018–present)
- Suzuki XL6/XL7 (2019–present)
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Suzuki Ertiga
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Suzuki XL7
References
edit- ^ a b "スズキの次世代テクノロジー ハーテクト | スズキ". スズキの次世代テクノロジー ハーテクト | スズキ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ a b "Understanding Maruti Suzuki's HEARTECT platform". Overdrive. Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ GridOto.com. "Banyak Dipakai di Mobil Baru Suzuki, Apa Sih Maksudnya Platform HEARTECT? - GridOto.com". www.gridoto.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-05-17.
- ^ "How has Maruti Suzuki made its HEARTECT platform India-oriented?". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 2020-05-17.