Driving agility
Continuously responds to driving conditions for acute steering precision and body control.
CVSAe
Continuously Variable Semi-Active damping with one external valve. This is how driving should feel. CVSAe senses and adapts to driving conditions in real time, resulting in a premium ride experience controlled by the driver.
Characteristics
Comfort + control
Road isolation optimizes stability for premium comfort and handling.
smart safety
Intelligent reaction during avoidance maneuvers and sudden braking.
Modal Integration
External valve integrates with drive mode settings for a ride tailored to the driver.
How it works
DYNAMIC DAMPING
CVSAe suspension actively senses the road and intuitively adapts all four dampers bound and rebound to deliver premium comfort and responsiveness in any conditions.
SELECTIVE DRIVE MODES
Integration with the vehicle’s drive mode settings allows drivers to toggle between comfort or performance-tailored ride experiences on demand.
USING SENSORS INPUTS
The system uses the road and driver sensors inputs to detect changes and adjust the system to maintain stability at all times, reducing braking distance
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY
CVSAe technology is compatible with both coil and air spring suspension systems, giving it versatility for use in different ride platforms, specifically luxury SUVs and BEVs.
THE SPECS
See it in action
SEE HOW it works
Watch CVSAe in action for a more detailed explanation of how the system functions.
SEE HOW it works
Models that feature CVSAe
Audi
Q2
Q3
Q4
BMW
2 Series
2 Series Coupé
3 Series
3 Series GT
4 Series
X3
X4
Z4
Cupra
Leon
Formentor
Born
Infiniti
Q50
Q60
Li Auto
L9
L8
L7
Mercedes-Benz
SLC
Seat
Ateca
Leon
Skoda
Karoq
SuperB
Octavia
Kodiaq
Jaguar
E-Pace
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
Toyota
Supra
Volkswagen
Golf
T-Roc
Passat
Tiguan
Touran
Arteon
Jetta
Teramont (SUV)
ID3
ID4
Volvo
S60
S90
V60
V90CC
XC40
XC60
XC90
Nissan
Skyline 400R
Zeekr
001
Lynk & Co
09
FEATURED ARTICLES
Tenneco’s CVSAe Suspension Technology Launching in China On New ZEEKR 001 Premium Electric Vehicle
Lake Forest, Illinois, November 2, 2021 – Tenneco’s (NYSE: TEN) electronic suspension technology (CVSAe) will debut in China on the ZEEKR 001 premium electric shooting brake. ZEEKR is the new pure electric premium brand from Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and will be the first application of CVSAe technology to be manufactured in China […]
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Volkswagen ID.4 Equipped with Intelligent Suspension from Tenneco Completes Record-Setting Climb of South American Volcano
Skokie, Ill., May 27, 2022 – International adventure driver Rainer Zietlow and a Volkswagen ID.4 GTX crossover equipped with Tenneco’s Monroe Intelligent Suspension® CVSAe technology recently completed a world record-setting climb of the South American stratovolcano Cerro Uturuncu. Zietlow on May 18 piloted the all-wheel-drive ID.4 up an unpaved mine road to reach an elevation of […]
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