Automotive Suspension Market by Architecture (MacPherson Strut, Double Wishbone, Multilink, Twist Beam, Leaf Spring, Air Suspension), System, Actuation, Component, Vehicle (ICE, Electric, Off-Highway, ATV), Aftermarket, & Region – Global Forecast to 2032

The automotive suspension market is expected to grow from USD 39.91 billion in 2025 to USD 42.43 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 0.9% during the forecast period. Rising global sales of SUVs, electric vehicles, and luxury cars are driving the suspension market. Additionally, the increasing adoption of air suspension systems in buses and trucks is driving the growth of the advanced suspension systems market.

The air suspension market is expected to continue expanding in 2025. The growth is driven by the increased adoption of luxury buses, premium coaches, heavy-duty trucks, and electric buses, particularly in North America and Europe, where OEMs like Daimler, Volvo, and Scania prioritize ride quality, safety, and load adaptive stability for long-haul operations. Heavy-duty trucks, such as the Volvo FH and Freightliner Cascadia, increasingly integrate electronically controlled air suspensions to protect fragile cargo and optimize handling. Although Asia Pacific adoption is currently lower due to cost sensitivity, premium intercity buses and advanced logistics vehicles in China and India are rapidly adopting these systems, fueled by consumer expectations for comfort and urban freight demands. Innovations in lightweight materials, modular air springs, and integration with electronic stability systems continue to enhance performance and durability, establishing air suspension as a key differentiator in both the passenger and commercial segments globally.

“Passenger cars is the largest market for automotive suspension during the forecast period.”

The passenger cars segment remains the largest in the global automotive suspension market, driven by high production volumes, the popularity of SUVs and premium vehicles, and growing demand for ride comfort and handling. Most hatchbacks, sedans, and mid-size SUVs utilize MacPherson strut front suspensions due to their simple design, compact & lightweight structure, cost efficiency, and ease of integration into modular platforms. Whereas high-end SUVs and coupes adopt double wishbone systems for superior handling and stability. The double wishbone suspension is commonly found in high-performance and luxury vehicle segments from brands like BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz, among others.

At the rear, torsion beams dominate compact and mid-range cars, offering space efficiency and affordability, especially in Asia, Europe, and the RoW markets. In contrast, multilink suspensions are common in premium and performance SUVs in North America, Europe, and luxury Asian markets, providing better comfort and control. Air suspensions, still limited to ultra-premium vehicles, enhance NVH and adaptive handling, with brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Hyundai integrating semi-active and active damping in flagship models. Overall, MacPherson and torsion beam systems lead the mass-market segment, while double wishbone, multilink, and air suspensions define the premium category; this trend is expected to continue in the coming years.

“Growth in electric vehicle sales to drive the demand for suspension systems.”

The EV segment is emerging as one of the fastest-growing markets for automotive suspension systems in 2025, driven by accelerating global EV adoption, government incentives, and stricter emissions regulations. Electric passenger vehicles account for the highest demand among alternative powertrain vehicles. For the electric cars segment, compact and mid-size EVs predominantly use MacPherson strut front suspensions with torsion beam or multilink rear setups, similar to the technologies adopted for ICE counterparts. Alternatively, premium EVs and performance models such as the BMW i5, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, Lucid Air, and Tesla Model S/X increasingly deploy multilink suspensions to manage battery weight and optimize ride comfort. In electric passenger cars, key suspension technologies include lightweight multilink setups with integrated composite control arms and electronically controlled dampers that optimize ride comfort and handling while minimizing energy consumption. Innovations such as electromagnetic actuators and predictive suspension control, featured in models like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan, differentiate by enhancing dynamic response and battery range. For electric buses, air suspension dominates (>90%) due to its superior passenger comfort and load adaptability, which is achieved by integrating modular air spring systems with electronic height control. Electric trucks combine traditional robust parabolic leaf springs with emerging electrohydraulic and semi-active damping systems to balance heavy payload demands and improve drivetrain efficiency, as exemplified by Volvo’s electric FH series. The global shift toward EVs, combined with rising consumer expectations for ride quality and premium driving experiences, is driving robust demand for advanced, weight-optimized suspension architectures across the EV market.

“North America is expected to be the second-largest market during the forecast period.”

In North America, passenger cars primarily utilize MacPherson struts at the front and multilink suspensions at the rear to enhance ride quality and handling. This design is evident in models such as the Tesla Model 3 and Cadillac CT4. For pickups and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), double wishbone and multilink front suspensions are preferred for enhanced load management and improved off-road performance, while rear setups typically feature torsion beams and leaf springs. Heavy-duty trucks mainly depend on parabolic and semi-elliptical leaf springs. Similarly, intercity buses also employ these robust mechanical suspensions, although air suspension is typically reserved for premium models. EVs across various segments emphasize the use of lightweight multilink and composite components, along with electronic damping systems, to effectively balance battery weight and optimize efficiency. The North American market is rapidly advancing in adaptive and integrated suspension technologies, presenting opportunities for OEMs and aftermarket providers to develop smart, durable solutions specifically tailored for electrified and commercial vehicle platforms.

In-depth interviews were conducted with CEOs, marketing directors, other innovation and technology directors, and executives from various key organizations operating in this market.

• By Company Type: OEMs - 30% and Automotive Suspension Manufacturers – 70%
• By Designation: C-level - 35%, Director Level - 55%, and Others - 10%
• By Region: North America - 20%, Europe - 45%, Asia Pacific - 30%, and the Rest of the World - 5%

The automotive suspension market is dominated by established players, including Continental AG (Germany), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), ThyssenKrupp AG (Germany), KYB Corporation (Japan), and Tenneco Inc. (US). These companies actively manufacture and develop new and advanced rubber seals. They have set up R&D facilities and offer best-in-class products to their customers.

Research Coverage

The study segments the automotive suspension market and forecasts the market size based on system (passive suspension, semi-active suspension, and active suspension), active suspension market, actuation (hydraulically actuated and electronically actuated), architecture (MacPherson strut, double wishbone, multilink, twist beam/torsion beam, leaf spring suspension, air suspension), OE market, component (coil spring, air spring, shock dampener, strut, control arm, ball joint, rubber bushing, leaf spring, and sway bar/link stabilizer), aftermarket, component (shock absorber, strut, ball joint, leaf spring, control arm, coil spring), vehicle type (passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses), electric & hybrid passenger car suspension, architecture (leaf spring suspension, air suspension, double wishbone, MacPherson strut, multilink, twist beam/torsion beam), electric & hybrid trucks and buses suspension, vehicle type (trucks and buses), off-highway application (construction & mining and agricultural tractors), all-terrain vehicles, and region (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World).

Key Benefits of Purchasing this Report

The study provides a comprehensive competitive analysis of key market players, including their company profiles, key insights into product and business offerings, recent developments, and primary market strategies. The report will assist market leaders and new entrants with estimates of revenue figures for the overall automotive suspension market and its subsegments. It helps stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain additional insights to better position their businesses and develop effective go-to-market strategies. Additionally, the report provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, enabling stakeholders to stay informed about market dynamics.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Analysis of key drivers (strong premium SUV & pickup demand and regulatory pressure on vehicle & passenger safety & curb emissions), restraints (high system cost vs. ROI in non-premium segments), opportunities (integration of smart/connected suspensions with ADAS & SDVs and local manufacturing & supply chain opportunities), and challenges (balancing suspension weight and range efficiency in electric vehicles) influencing the growth of the automotive suspension market.
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, R&D activities, and product launches in the automotive suspension market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the automotive suspension across various regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the automotive suspension market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Continental AG (Germany), ZF Friedrichshafen AG (Germany), ThyssenKrupp AG (Germany), KYB Corporation (Japan), and Tenneco Inc. (US) in the market.

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