At its core the Subaru XV Crosstrek is the hatchback version of the Impreza compact car,
with additional ground clearance and more aggressive styling.
I consider the 4WD versus AWD to largely be marketing terms differentiating between vehicles
with additional ground clearance and plating underneath to protect sensitive components while going over rough terrain off - road travel (4WD) from systems that are targeted more towards on - road travel (AWD).
Not exact matches
This translates to an
additional 0.2 inches of
ground clearance to 9.5 inches total,
with maximum fording depth raising to 27.6 from 24 inches.
No need to enter your dipped driveway at an angle anymore - owners of low ride height vehicles know exactly what we mean - TechArt has made it so the front end of the 911 GT2 RS gets an
additional 60 mm of
ground clearance with a touch of a button.
The Rebel takes advantage of Ram's exclusive air suspension system
with a 1.0 - inch factory suspension lift, which not only helps to clear the 33 - inch tires but also contributes to
additional ground clearance.
Designed to compete against the likes of the European offerings, the Regal TourX comes
with a 2.0 - liter turbocharged 4 - cylinder and all - wheel drive as standard, along
with an increased ride height for
additional ground clearance.
Combined
with the Off - Road Engineering package, all GLCs
with Air Body Control also get Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR), adjustable ride height and a significant
ground clearance boost to 227 mm (in maximum Rocking Assist mode), 50 mm higher from the standard 181 mm, as well as five
additional driving modes activated by a dedicated button, placed at the top of the center arm - rest: Slippery, Trailer, Off - road, Incline and Rocking Assist.
Its striking styling,
with powerful flared wheel arches and SUV - like radiator grille, glue the bold E to the
ground, even though the car gets 35 mm
additional ground clearance.
The latter comes
with beefy Firestone Destination A / T tires, an
additional inch of
ground clearance (8.7 inches), unique half - shafts and skid plates, and the a «Trail Rated» badge.
It comes standard
with a four - wheel drive system
with a two - speed transfer case that includes low - range gearing, a 2 - inch suspension lift for
additional ground clearance, off - road tuned Rancho monotube shock absorbers, a locking rear differential, and Hill Descent Control.
Volvo's announced S60 Cross Country features an
additional 2.6 inches of
ground clearance over the S60, along
with underbody production and an all - wheel drive system
with torque vectoring technology.
Take all that luxury and apply the Power Wagon package and you're talking excessively potent off - road performance,
with a disconnecting front sway bar, front and rear electric lockers,
additional ground clearance, Goodyear Duartrac tires, a Warn 12,000 - pound winch, and more.
It can be activated at speeds of up to 22mph, providing the car
with an
additional 20 mm of ride height via the Air Body Control suspension for a total of 160 mm of
ground clearance.
The truck's
additional ground clearance thanks to the leveling kit and all - terrain tires should give it better chops off road, although we were impressed
with the Ridgeline's off - road prowess during this year's TAWA Truck Rodeo competition.