Can a regular car climb a 45-degree slope?
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Generally, regular cars cannot climb a 45-degree slope. Here are the details: 1. Regular cars: The maximum climbing gradient for ordinary sedans is around 32%. Some four-wheel-drive models can handle steeper slopes, but due to geometric limitations of the vehicle body, they rarely exceed 40%. Therefore, most cars cannot climb a 45-degree slope. 2. Two-wheel-drive urban SUVs: Two-wheel-drive urban SUVs have poorer climbing ability than sedans. 3. Four-wheel-drive urban SUVs: Four-wheel-drive urban SUVs perform better in climbing, with some capable of reaching 40%. For example, the Nissan X-Trail can achieve a maximum climbing gradient of 46.6%, which is better than most urban SUVs. 4. Off-road vehicles: Off-road vehicles have strong climbing abilities, with some capable of climbing slopes close to 100%. Models like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Volkswagen Touareg, and Land Rover Defender can climb slopes close to 100%.