The rare individuals who will explore the Land Cruiser's full off - road potential may also find themselves running
out of ground clearance on more demanding expeditions.
Not exact matches
Which turns
out to be pretty much everything, from the modest width
of the aluminium and carbon composite body — a whopping 115 mm narrower than a Viper's — to the uninterrupted all - round vision
of the teardrop - shaped cabin and the generous
ground clearance.
The Chicago region was digging
out from more than a foot
of snow when I tested the GX, but with 8.1 inches
of ground clearance and standard full - time four - wheel drive, driving around on unplowed side streets and alleys was a non-issue.
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).
As night falls, I regularly come across large rocks and washed -
out stretches
of the trail, but they're no match for the Tacoma's four - wheel drive and 9.4 inches
of ground clearance.
The Rover snorts its way another forty feet before framing
out on the ridiculously deep mud — even the air suspension's «extended mode,» which raises
ground clearance to 11.9 inches, isn't getting us
out of this one.
Large bumps are handily dealt with by the 211 mm
ground clearance and wealth
of suspension travel that brings with it, whilst the finer imperfections are subtly ironed
out.
We expect the refreshed Tacoma, Tundra and 4Runner to carry on the TRD Pro tradition
of gobs
of ground clearance, heavy - duty suspensions and enough rubber to get you into and
out of trouble.
The Xylo has a
ground clearance of 186 mm, allowing easy entry and exit
out of the vehicle.
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.
Same
ground clearance, same fuel mileage, good looks, with MORE standard features, more horsepower, easier for my wife to get in and
out of.
It'll climb 100 percent grades (that's a 45 - degree slope to you math whizzes
out there) with an increased
ground clearance of 9.5 inches, a deeper fording depth
of 27.6 inches, a carryover approach angle
of 30 degrees, and 1 - degree - steeper departure and breakover angles
of 26 and 31 degrees, respectively.
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.
There are five different ride height settings that allow for easier access when getting in and
out of a truck to increasing
ground clearance when going off - road.
Whether you're just heading
out for some errands or making a cross-country trek to tackle mountains, you'll be cruising smooth thanks to a rugged style, a spacious and comfortable interior, tons
of technologies like the Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system, 7.9 inches
of ground clearance, and a standard 160 horsepower engine.
The suspension handles the
ground clearance and keeping the wheels stuck to the road, but the full - time 4WD system keeps the LR4 moving forward, making the most
out of the available grip.
All - wheel drive, lower body cladding, higher
ground clearance... it appears Volkswagen is taking a page
out of Subaru's playbook.
Sadly, we missed
out on taking it off - road and we'd like to know more about how it stacks up to the wilderness with its 223 mm
of ground clearance; but that for another day.
Bring
out your biggest rocks — with 14.3 inches
of standard
ground clearance and some serious leg stretching at all four corners, there isn't much this truck can't just up and drive over.
With eight inches
of ground clearance, it trucked through places where the Explorer and Blazer bottomed
out.
Given the truck's
ground clearance, the pole handle and step built into the tailgate were a big help for getting in and
out of the bed.
Use the suspension raise function and you get a little extra
ground clearance and this helps you take any
of those «himalayan» speed breakers
out there with ease.
Design elements such as the beefy wheel arches, a generous amount
of body cladding and 180 mm
of ground clearance make the Kwid stand
out from its peers.
Also helping it progress on trickier terrain were good off - road angles including 230 mm
of ground clearance, a tight turning circle and hill descent control — although it misses
out on a rear differential lock or the fancy off - road electronics fitted to the Mitsubishi and Ford, which might have left it scrambling in slipperier situations.
In slower, tougher, off - road going it also had plenty
of traction and wasn't the first to run
out of articulation, although it was the most limited on
ground clearance.
The U.S. model, called the Double Cab and based on the Tacoma Xtracab chassis, has a 121.9 - inch wheelbase, 61.5 - inch cargo bed, 11 inches
of ground clearance, 15 - inch wheels and rear doors that swing
out to 80 - degree openings.
Starting with a 1.5 - inch suspension lift in the front, the TRD Pro 4Runner gets an extra inch
of wheel travel thanks to remote - reservoir Bilstein shocks that help the 4Runner with added
ground clearance and help smooth
out rough terrain.
Granted, it's a tall wagon that perhaps skirts the lower boundaries
of what could be considered a crossover, but, even with the slightly increased
ground clearance of a crossover, everyone who approached me about the X1 while I was
out for a spin referred to the vehicle as a big blue wagon.
Three - mode driving In two - wheel - drive mode we followed a dirt track, feeling
out the vehicle's 6.5 inches
of ground clearance by traversing a dry creek bed.
All
of this makes the 2015 Buick Encore Premium AWD perfect for young urbanites and suburban families who occasionally take trips
out to the country or up to the ski resort, and are in need
of extra
ground clearance, all - wheel - drive, and a bit more space than a sedan, coupe, or hatchback can provide.
The two - door crossover offers high
ground clearance for traversing the stumps
of burned -
out rainforests, and was designed at GM's Brazilian design center using Chevy's new international design...
Designed to allow easier maneuvering through varied roads — like the uneven rocky roads to a campsite — the increased
ground clearance of the Golf Alltrack shows how we went above and beyond, so you can go
out and about.
This new concept features suspension upgrades, a higher
ground clearance, and wider stance than the typical Sierra, along with a 6.6 L Duramax diesel V8 pumping
out 397 hp and 765 pound - feet
of torque, rugged tires, and built - in cargo boxes on the sides
of the bed.
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