Suzuki HEARTECT platform

{{short description|Subcompact car platform}} {{Infobox automobile platform | name = Suzuki HEARTECT platform | manufacturer = Suzuki | production = 2014–present | layout= Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |class = Kei car City car Subcompact car Mini MPV Compact MPV Subcompact crossover SUV }}

The '''HEARTECT''' platform is an automobile platform that underpins various Suzuki models since 2014.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=スズキの次世代テクノロジーハーテクト {{!}} スズキ|url=https://www.suzuki.co.jp/car/technology/heartect/|website=スズキの次世代テクノロジーハーテクト {{!}} スズキ|language=ja|access-date=2020-05-17}}</ref>

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== Construction == The 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.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Understanding Maruti Suzuki's HEARTECT platform|url=http://overdrive.in/news-cars-auto/features/understanding-maruti-suzukis-heartect-platform/|access-date=2020-05-17|website=Overdrive|language=en}}</ref> 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 {{Convert|30|kg|lb|abbr=unit}}, the platform helps achieve an improved power to weight ratio.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Banyak Dipakai di Mobil Baru Suzuki, Apa Sih Maksudnya Platform HEARTECT? - GridOto.com|url=https://www.gridoto.com/read/221262887/banyak-dipakai-di-mobil-baru-suzuki-apa-sih-maksudnya-platform-heartect|last=GridOto.com|website=www.gridoto.com|language=id|access-date=2020-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How has Maruti Suzuki made its HEARTECT platform India-oriented?|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/technology/auto/how-has-maruti-suzuki-made-its-heartect-platform-india-oriented-4487971.html|website=Moneycontrol|access-date=2020-05-17}}</ref>

The platform is shown to utilize MacPherson strut front suspension.<ref name=":0" />

A derivative platform for battery electric vehicles, named Heartech-e, was first introduced on the e Vitara in 2024.

== Applications ==

=== Kei cars === * Suzuki Alto / Mazda Carol — HA36S/V (2014–2021) * Suzuki Alto / Mazda Carol — HA37/97 (2021–present) * Suzuki Lapin (2015–present) * Suzuki Wagon R / Mazda Flair (2017–present) * Suzuki Spacia / Mazda Flair Wagon — MK53S (2017–2024) * Suzuki Spacia / Mazda Flair Wagon — MK54S (2023–present) * Suzuki Hustler / Mazda Flair Crossover (2020–present) * Suzuki Wagon R Smile (2021–present)

<gallery widths="200" heights="150"> File:Suzuki HUSTLER HYBRID X Turbo 2WD (4AA-MR52S-HTXB-JN) front.jpg|Suzuki Hustler File:Suzuki ALTO S (HA36S) right (cropped).JPG|Suzuki Alto (HA36S/V) File:Suzuki ALTO HYBRID X (front).jpg|Suzuki Alto (HA37/97) File:2015 Suzuki Alto Lapin.jpg|Suzuki Lapin File:Suzuki WagonR HYBRID FZ MH55S (cropped).jpg|Suzuki Wagon R File:2017-2021 Suzuki Spacia Hybrid.jpg|Suzuki Spacia (MK53S) File:Suzuki Spacia '24 (1).jpg|Suzuki Spacia (MK54S) File:Suzuki WAGON R SMILE HYBRID S 2WD (5AA-MX91S).jpg|Suzuki Wagon R Smile </gallery>

=== Subcompact cars === * Suzuki Baleno / Toyota Glanza / Starlet — WB1 (2015–2022) * Suzuki Baleno / Toyota Glanza / Starlet — WB2 (2022–present) * Suzuki Solio / Mitsubishi Delica D:2 — MA26S/36S/46S (2015–2020) * Suzuki Solio / Mitsubishi Delica D:2 — MA27S/37S/D7S (2020–present) * Suzuki Ignis (2016–2026) * Suzuki Swift — A2L (2016–2023) * Suzuki Swift — AOL (2023–present) * Suzuki Dzire (2017–2024) * Suzuki Dzire (2024–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)

<gallery widths="200" heights="150"> File:Suzuki Baleno 1.4 GLS 2021.jpg|Suzuki Baleno (WB1) File:2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Alpha (India) front view 02.jpg|Suzuki Baleno (WB2) File:Suzuki Solio Bandit '19 (1).jpg|Suzuki Solio (MA26S/36S/46S) File:Suzuki SOLIO HYBRID MZ 2WD (5AA-MAD7S-FBZB-ZN3) front.jpg|Suzuki Solio (MA27S/37S/D7S) File:Suzuki Ignis (third generation) Facelift IMG 4450.jpg|Suzuki Ignis File:2020 Suzuki Swift Facelift IMG 3658.jpg|Suzuki Swift (A2L) File:Suzuki Swift (2024) hybrid IMG 2582.jpg|Suzuki Swift (AOL) File:Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi VVT (front).JPG|Suzuki Dzire File:Suzuki Dzire 2024 ZXI+.jpg|Suzuki Dzire File:Suzuki XBEE HYBRID MZ (DAA-MB71S-CBZK-JC).jpg|Suzuki Xbee File:2020 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R VXi (O) (India) front view.png|Maruti Suzuki Wagon R File:Suzuki S-presso 1.0 GLX 2020 (49848495562).jpg|Suzuki S-Presso File:2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio ZXi (India) front view 01.png|Suzuki Celerio File:Suzuki Alto 1.0 GL 2024.jpg|Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 File:2024 Suzuki Fronx.jpg|Suzuki Fronx </gallery>

=== Compact cars === * Suzuki Ertiga / Toyota Rumion (2018–present) * Suzuki XL6/XL7 (2019–present)

<gallery widths="200" heights="120"> File:2019 Suzuki Ertiga GL, West Surabaya.jpg|Suzuki Ertiga File:Maruti Suzuki XL6 (front).jpg|Suzuki XL6 File:2020 Suzuki XL7 Zeta 1.5 NC22S (20210307) 01.jpg|Suzuki XL7 </gallery>

=== Heartect-e === * Suzuki e Vitara / Toyota Urban Cruiser / Urban Cruiser Ebella (2025–present)

<gallery widths="200" heights="150"> File:Suzuki e Vitara in Hamamatsu Sta front.jpg|Suzuki e Vitara </gallery>

== References == <references />

Suzuki HEARTECT Category:Suzuki