Mazda 3 Rear Suspension Diagram. Mazda says it's a win win win for price, packaging, and handling but moving from independent rear suspension to a solid rear axel. A crude diagram of the rear left suspension, looking at it from the front: Purple here is the LCA, not the toe link (the toe link is a bit shorter).
Torsion beam suspensions are generally considered less capable and refined since it ties both wheels together.
Mazda says it's a win win win for price, packaging, and handling but moving from independent rear suspension to a solid rear axel.
I'm not here to make it pristine as I used to but keep it long as I can. Useful answers to many FAQs and problems. Teased in both bare chassis A torsion beam setup connects the rear wheels with a single steel subframe that twists via a transverse beam to allow the wheels to react to bumps.