Single-point suspension on each side of the wheel are individually suspended by elastic suspension system in the frame or body below.

Single-point suspension advantages are: light weight, reducing the impact body, and improves the adhesion of the wheels on the ground; small stiffness softer spring can be used to improve the comfort of the car; the engine can be lowered position, the center of gravity also reduces car to improve the car's driving stability; left and right wheels alone beat, independent of each other, can reduce body tilt and vibration.

Modern cars are based on single-point suspension system, its structure is different from single-point suspension system can be divided into horizontal arm, vertical arm, multi-link, candle and McPherson suspension systems.