Many performance cars, luxury SUVs and even pickups use adaptive dampers to improve ride comfort and handling. Two common GM‑developed technologies are Magnetic Ride Control (MagneRide) and Adaptive Ride Control (ARC). Both systems adjust a vehicle’s shock absorbers in real time, but MagneRide uses magnetorheological fluid (iron particles suspended in oil), while ARC uses electronically controlled valves without the magnetic fluid. Below is a list of vehicles known to have these systems either as standard equipment or as an optional package.
Magnetic Ride Control (MagneRide)
Cadillac
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Seville STS (2002‑2003) – first GM vehicle to feature MagneRide.
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ATS (2013‑2019) – optional with the 2.0‑L turbo engine and standard with the 3.6‑L V‑6; standard on the ATS‑V.
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CTS (2014‑2019) – available on Luxury models with the V‑Sport package; standard on Premium Luxury, V‑Sport, and CTS‑V trims.
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XTS (2014‑2019) – available on Luxury models.
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Escalade/Escalade ESV (2015‑present) – standard on 2015‑2020 models; for the 2021 redesign, it’s optional on Premium Luxury and standard on Sport and Premium Luxury Platinum trims.
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CT4‑V/CT4‑V Blackwing – standard on CT4‑V RWD (not AWD) and on the CT4‑V Blackwing.
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CT5‑V/CT5‑V Blackwing – MagneRide standard on CT5‑V RWD/AWD and on the CT5‑V Blackwing.
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CT6 (2016‑2020) – standard on Premium Luxury, Platinum, and CT6‑V trims.
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ELR (2014 & 2016) – electrified coupe with MagneRide as standard.
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SRX (2004‑2009) – standard with Performance or Premium packages.
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DTS (2006‑2011) – standard on Performance or Premium trim levels.
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STS (2005‑2011) – standard with the Northstar V8 and 1SG package.
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Celestiq (2023‑present) – ultra‑luxury EV uses MagneRide and an air suspension.
Chevrolet
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Corvette C5 (2003‑2004) – standard on the 2003 50th‑Anniversary edition; optional on 2003‑2004 models.
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Corvette C6 (2005‑2013) – optional on the coupe beginning in 2005 and on Z06 models from 2012; standard on the Corvette ZR1.
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Corvette C7 (2014‑2019) – optional with the Z51 package; standard on Grand Sport and Z06 trims.
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Corvette C8 (2020‑present) – available on all Stingray models with the Z51 package (2020) and as a standalone option from 2021.
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Camaro (2012‑2023) – MagneRide standard on the high‑performance ZL1 (replaced by DSSV dampers on ZL1 1LE); available on SS models from 2012 onward.
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Chevrolet SS (2014‑2017) – high‑performance sedan with standard MagneRide.
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Silverado 1500 (2017‑present) – High Country trim offers MagneRide from the 2017 model year.
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Suburban (2015‑present) – available on LTZ/Premier trims from 2015‑2020; on 2021‑present models, MagneRide is optional on Z71 and standard on Premier and High Country.
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Tahoe (2015‑present) – same availability as Suburban: optional on LTZ/Z71 and standard on Premier and High Country for 2021‑present.
Buick
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Lucerne (2006‑2011) – CXS and Lucerne Super trims use MagneRide dampers.
GMC
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Sierra 1500 (2014‑2018) – Denali trim uses MagneRide as standard.
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Yukon/Yukon XL (2015‑present) – Denali trims from 2015‑2020 include MagneRide; on 2021‑present models, it is standard on AT4 and Denali.
Holden / HSV (Australia)
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HSV Senator
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HSV GTS
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HSV W427
Ford Vehicles With MagneRide
Ford uses MagneRide adaptive suspension on select performance and specialty models. On most Ford vehicles, MagneRide is either standard on high-performance trims or available through a performance package.
Ford Mustang (2016–Present)
MagneRide has been available on the Mustang platform since the S550 generation and is most common on performance-focused trims.
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Mustang GT (Performance Package)
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Mustang Mach 1 (Standard)
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Mustang Dark Horse (Standard)
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Mustang Shelby GT350 (Standard, 2016–2020)
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Mustang Shelby GT500 (Standard, 2020–2022)
Adaptive Ride Control (ARC)
General Motors introduced Adaptive Ride Control in 2019 as a lower‑cost, valve‑based alternative to magnetic dampers. ARC constantly reads road and vehicle inputs and adjusts the dampers electronically. It is coded RPO Z45 and is currently limited to GM full‑size pickups and SUVs. ARC vehicles are listed below:
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GMC Sierra 1500 (2019‑present) – Denali and premium trims use Adaptive Ride Control, making the 2019 Sierra Denali the first vehicle with this system.
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Future GM models – ARC is expected to appear on the Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado, as well as on the Cadillac Escalade. As of January 2026, no other production vehicle outside the Sierra uses ARC.
