What is the actual measured ground clearance of the T-Roc?
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The actual measured ground clearance of the T-Roc is 152mm. A larger minimum ground clearance enhances the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles or uneven terrain, but raises the center of gravity, reducing stability; a smaller minimum ground clearance diminishes the vehicle's ability to traverse obstacles or rough ground, but lowers the center of gravity, improving stability. Here are some additional details: 1. Ground clearance refers to the distance between the ground and the bottom rigid part of the vehicle. A vehicle's ground clearance varies depending on whether it is unloaded or loaded. Ground clearance is related to the vehicle's load—the heavier the load, the smaller the ground clearance. 2. Vehicles with smaller ground clearance have a lower center of gravity but poorer off-road capability.
Last time I took my T-Roc for maintenance, I specifically measured the ground clearance. The official specification says 152mm, but actual measurements showed this number varies. When parked on level ground and measuring the lowest point of the chassis with a tape measure in unloaded condition, it was about 162mm. The key factor is the vehicle's load condition - during our last family trip with five passengers and the trunk fully loaded with tents and a barbecue grill, the measurement dropped to just 138mm. The mechanic said this is normal, as SUV suspensions typically sag about 10% under heavy load. Daily commuting rarely causes scraping, but when driving on mountain roads or over speed bumps with a full load, I need to slow down significantly.
