"Ground clearance" refers to the distance between the bottom of a vehicle and the ground. It determines how high or low the vehicle sits from the road surface.
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Not only is the vehicle more than 7 feet wide, it's 7 feet, 9 inches tall and has nearly 18 inches
of ground clearance.
He said buyers appreciate the higher seating position and
higher ground clearance of crossovers and SUVs, as well as the possibility for greater cargo space than a traditional sedan.
This allows the suspension to raise up for
more ground clearance off - road, but lower at freeway speeds to improve fuel economy.
It also features available off - road comfort suspension, which
increases ground clearance by an extra 1.2 inch for improved capability and a higher seating position.
The truck is big and heavy enough to handle bumpy terrain and its high, 30
mm ground clearance makes it so much fun to drive in nature.
For poor road conditions, the air - suspension equipped diesel also has a Lift mode to increase
ground clearance by 15 mm.
The suspension has been lowered by 40 mm front and rear, although there is an optional lift system for
added ground clearance.
It can raise ride height for
greater ground clearance, lower it for better aerodynamics at freeway speeds, and generally keep the occupants comfortable.
The RAV4 Adventure also has slightly more
ground clearance at 6.5 - inches compared to 6.1 - inches.
The footprint is larger, but the Pilot is also about an inch shorter vertically than the 2015 model, thanks to slightly
reduced ground clearance.
Those cars fitted with optional air suspension rise by 40 mm for off - road work, taking
maximum ground clearance to 230 mm.
Next, parking between the run of the mill sedan, the C - HR really doesn't have much more
ground clearance over a regular compact sedan or hatchback.
But it has
less ground clearance, a higher starting price, and if history is indicative, will have lower residual value.
This car also sports an SUV
like ground clearance of 185 mm for diesel and 195 mm for petrol to suit Indian roads.
The ride height was reduced by 6 mm, lowering the car's centre of gravity and further reducing body roll while leaving
ample ground clearance and backed up by modified bump stops.
The
taller ground clearance makes for a top - heavy ride and the extra length and seats brings added weight that eats horsepower.
The high
ground clearance allows to use this car on bad roads as well, which not many sports cars might be able to do.
While many people prefer the rugged look and
elevated ground clearance of a small SUV, there are still a number of drivers who prefer a traditional car - based wagon.
Ever notice how the sun - powered racers that compete across the Australian desert have
huge ground clearance?
This truck has just the right stance - improved
ground clearance thanks to the slightly larger tires, but still drives great around town.
Plenty of
ground clearance keeps you from getting stuck when the snow piles high and its safety ratings make it a no - brainer for families.
When the kit is installed it gives the
same ground clearance as one would get with more traditional 6 - inch lifts.
He is not drinking enough of the right beer; his pickup lacks
sufficient ground clearance and horsepower; he is being betrayed by his body.
Of course, there is the 37 mm increased ride height, as well, giving the car a
total ground clearance of 180 mm.
This car has great road and
ground clearance which is ideal when driving on rough terrain and gives you better visibility.
Other mechanical upgrades will include a revised suspension setup with lower springs and a lower
ground clearance too.
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