Can a car climb a 45-degree slope?

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Annie
07/30/25 12:16am
Some rugged mass-produced off-road vehicles or SUVs are capable of climbing a 45-degree slope, which is equivalent to a 100% gradient. This slope is considered the theoretical climbing limit for off-road vehicles. Common vehicle climbing capabilities: 1. Regular cars: The maximum climbing gradient for ordinary sedans is around 32%, with some four-wheel-drive models capable of higher gradients, but rarely exceeding 40% due to body geometry limitations. Most regular cars cannot climb a 45-degree slope. 2. Two-wheel-drive urban SUVs: Two-wheel-drive urban SUVs have inferior climbing capabilities compared to sedans. 3. Four-wheel-drive urban SUVs: Four-wheel-drive urban SUVs can perform better, with some capable of reaching up to 40%. 4. Off-road vehicles: Off-road vehicles have strong climbing capabilities, with some able to climb nearly 100% gradients.
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