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In this paper, front and rear 5-link independent suspension systems are introduced which are developed for the Hyundai Genesis. The front suspension has two upper links, two lower links, and a tie-rod. In the rear suspension, there are two upper links, a lower link, a trailing link, and a toe control link. The design concepts of front and rear suspension systems are explained, respectively. Also, it is presented how the suspension characteristics are designed and optimized to satisfy the desired performances such as luxurious ride feeling and precise handling.

This paper introduces a newly developed suspension system for new Elantra model of Hyundai Motor Company which will be on the market this year. The new chassis of Elantra has been developed to give more driving pleasure and confidence to a driver. To achieve these driving targets, the suspension has been changed and finely adjusted to achieve better ride and handling performance compared with the previous generation. Especially, a new multi-link suspension which has two upper links has been developed. The kinematics and compliance characteristics have been contrasted to those of the previous model. Also, the crashworthiness and package efficiency has been considered without limitation of suspension performance. Based on the customer's voice of market, the suspension of new Elantra has tried to fit the all kind of the customer's demand.