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If the 17.2 inches of ground clearance don't bring you peace of mind, rest assured the G550 4 × 4 ² comes with dual front and curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems.

Not exact matches

«It was done by some local employees as a gesture of gratitude over the clearance of the first ATR [for flying],» said a spokesman for Pakistan International Airlines, which had grounded its fleet of ATR planes after a Dec. 7 crash.

The suspension doesn't make you call a chiropractor, and generous ground clearance removes any fear of scraping the front aero splitter on driveways.

Armada Pro's: - Cabin fit and finish - soft touch surfaces and leather stitching on everything - Power / Acceleration when loaded or empty (but not towing - see below)- Second Row Captains Chairs - best seats in the car - Lowest price for highest trim level (Platinum)-360 Camera view - Off Road Ability - while it doesn't have the Nissan Patrols off road disconnecting sway bars or the infinity's hydraulic body control, the Nissan, unlike many of its domestic competitors does have good from approach, departure and overall ground clearance.

As for the subject of driven wheels: Mazda's all - wheel drive system works perfectly fine, but the added weight (157 pounds) is noticeable behind the wheel, and the CX - 5's chassis has enough poise and ground clearance that you could happily make do with just a set of good winter tires and front - wheel drive.

MPG and running costs summary — With its tall body and high ground clearance, the CX - 5 doesn't have the best start in terms of economy, but it still performs well

The current Land Cruiser's hydraulic stabilizer bar suspension does a good job with body control, but the trucklike ride on the boulevard is no match for the sophistication of the rival GMC Yukon Denali's adaptive Magnetic Ride Control or Land Rover Range Rover's smooth air suspension (air suspension also could allow a new Land Cruiser to vary ground clearance).

You really don't need the impressive ground clearance of the DBX in the natural habitat of Aston Martins, the wide streets of Brentwood and Beverly Hills.

The TourX does indeed have more ground clearance than the SportBack, and its blacked - out fender flares and rocker panels are straight out of the Subaru Outback / Volvo Cross Country playbook, but it's long, low stance (the TourX is 3.4» longer than the Sportback), steeply - raked backlight, and metal roof rails scream «wagon» to us (and if Buick doesn't like the word, well, we do).

With only 8.7 inches of ground clearance and a basic suspension setup that's no different than the Fiat compact it's based on, the Renegade doesn't have much wheel articulation, and feels off - balance as it teeters around these more difficult sections.

The HR - V isn't a tall - riding crossover SUV — it has just 6.7 inches of ground clearance — but you do sit higher than you would in a compact car.

If you need the extra traction of AWD for slippery or loose unsealed roads where extra ground clearance doesn't suffice, chances are the greater cost will be offset by the benefits of all - wheel drive.

The Impreza doesn't have much ground clearance, so a high curb could damage the front bumper cover, especially since you can not easily see the nose of the car when parking.

with only 6.8 inches of ground clearance (CAR) what good does even ten inches of travel do you when off road!

Needless to say, the Ranger does feel safe mostly because of its size, 2 - tonne + weight and blimp ground clearance (232 mm).

But it doesn't have a lot of ground clearance since it's car - based (which also means it's easy to get in and out of.)

While most of its SUV - like styling its superficial you do get some practical usage out of the car like the high 180 mm ground clearance and class - leading boot space of 300 - litre along with a cabin that can fairly accommodate 5 average - sized adults thanks to its smart design.

It also promises some semblance of off - road ability — though, admittedly we didn't put this use on test — thanks to 185 mm worth of ground clearance and four drive modes: road, snow, sand and mud.

Rivals of Mercedes - Benz do not have any sports SUV at this price point in India which means that the GLE AMG Coupe will be a good choice for people who want an AMG but also want the practicality of the high ground clearance.

It's not out of its depth on uneven surfaces, either, thanks to its generous ground clearance, but don't be tempted to venture too far off the beaten track or its road - biased tyres will let you down.

Unfortunately, it doesn't offer all - wheel drive, so its all - terrain capabilities are quite limited — although the ground clearance of 230 mm isn't.

as someone who in my much younger days when i used to get about a bit was in the habit of taking a selection of golfs, a polo, a rover 216, a metro and even a simca 1000 down the loch - and lakeside tracks which carried on into the woods where the roads ended what i am convinced of is that ground clearance becomes an issue long before traction ever does.

The Eclipse Cross does a good job at this by combining the aggressive lines of a sporty car with enough ground clearance and easy step - in and loading characteristics for both people and things.

The Honda H - RV is roughly the same size, but not hybridized; it does offer all - wheel - drive, has one more inch of ground clearance, and fuel economy is lower at 27/31/29.

Also, while it doesn't have the ground clearance or the necessary all - wheel drive to be considered a true crossover, the Bolt does the upright driving position that many of today's shoppers crave.

We don't expect to see too many of these at the trail, but just in case, the X3 has a water - fording depth of 19.6 inches, 8 inches of ground clearance, an approach angle of 23.1 degrees, departure angle of 21.4 degrees and a breakover angle of 17.4 degrees.

I think the «professionals» that do the test drives are so diluted with the massive range of cars trucks SUV's etc that they drive they loose the ability to fine tune what matters to the specific group of people into this type of car... Also there is a lot of room in the front seat - seems to have endless adjustment to it - I am a huge guy 6» 3 and 250 pounds and just to feel like the Santa fe I have to have the seat upwards, I will slowly adjust this back as I get used to the car... Also no one wants to discuss the arguments about the 19 inch wheels adding a little to the ground clearance - an engineer showed me this huge equation that in the end said it added 1.45 inches... who knows... But I am impressed with the power, I thought it was slightly bigger and more powerful that the CX - 5 and handled just as good maybe better off regular roads....

The Evoque doesn't drive like a four - wheel drive truck, but rather a sports wagon with decent ground clearance and myriad of electrical controls to keep the driver's work at a minimum.

The increased ride height does, however, mean the Active model gets 18 mm extra ground clearance over standard Fiestas — this is helpful if you happen to live down the end of a rutted track or have to occasionally traverse rocky ground.

It has proper, electronically controlled 4WD and a decent ground clearance, so it can do more than 95 % of owners would ever ask.

xDrive Full - Time All - Wheel Drive (AWD) With limited ground clearance and all - season tires, the 2012 X5 has few off - road aspirations, but it does have one of the best all - weather all - wheel - drive (AWD) systems available, which electronically varies front - to - rear torque and traction control to optimize grip.

The XC40's unladen ground clearance of 211 mm hints at its SUV status as does the SUV's tall, more upright stance along with its high - set clamshell bonnet.

No surprises so far, but the thing that makes the Cross Country unique (at least in 2016 — let's be honest, the AMC Eagle did this in the 70s) is the 7.9 inches of ground clearance, skid plate and polymer fender flares that make this car Linda Hamilton - «T2» - strong.

The compact Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is essentially a Golf SportWagen with standard 4MOTION all - wheel drive and a slightly taller ride height that provides a useful 6.9 inches of ground clearance (the SportWagen is also available with all - wheel drive if you don't need quite as much ground clearance and want to save a bit of cash).

The ground clearance does give you the ride height of a small SUV, but the suspension does a great job of maintaining its smooth, connected - to - the - road feel even when driving down bumpy roads.

The suspension did a decent job of eating up potholes and the 7.9 - inches of ground clearance kept the undercarriage undamaged.

The Evoque is a compact SUV but does not handle like one would expect from a vehicle with this kind of ground clearance.

You do get an extra dollop of off - road capability with the Forester, though, thanks to generous ground clearance and an available driver - selectable «X Mode» that maximizes traction in the dirt.

With more ground clearance than a standard 500, and featuring the availability of all - wheel drive, the Fiat 500X is aimed squarely at buyers who crave the practicality of a crossover but who don't have a lot of extra driveway space.

The Titan's size made it a chore at times to navigate some of the tighter trails, but we still managed to do so without any body damage thanks to great visibility and ground clearance.

Being the tallest has nothing to do with ground clearance as the TUV here has the lowest ground clearance of 180 mm while the EcoSport and Vitara Brezza enjoy a clearance of 200 mm and 198 mm respectively.

High ground clearance and lots of body roll just don't equate with decisive handling response, and if that's what you want, you're looking at the wrong kind of ride.

The 10 - inches of ground clearance and 10 - inches of suspension travel doesn't hurt either.

Torsion bars are not inherently inferior to coilover struts in terms of ride quality or durability, but they do limit ground clearance.

For example, the Lexus ES350 is priced at $ 38,000 at the base level, but in order to gain the full benefit of the IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating, you have to purchase the $ 500 Lexus Safety System, and you still don't experience the added benefit of all - wheel drive and better ground clearance.

The look of the car is superb but sitting in the back seat reminded me of garib rath train where you travel in ac chair car but the seats are not comfortable... the window is also too small leaving the person inside wanting to stretch up to get a view outside... just does not feel Ur sitting in a high ground clearance car... could have made the rear better keeping in mind the comfort of the person sitting in the rear.

The high ground clearance of the Alltrack doesn't alter its agility and makes it more capable on rough and off - road terrain.