What is the ground clearance of the Highlander?
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The ground clearance of the Highlander is 180 millimeters. In terms of body dimensions, the vehicle measures 4890 millimeters in length, 1925 millimeters in width, and 1720 millimeters in height, with a wheelbase of 2790 millimeters. Under the hood, the Highlander is equipped with a 2.0T engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 220 and a peak torque of 350 Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. In terms of features, the Highlander comes with heated mirrors, windshield wiper de-icers, rear privacy glass, a rearview camera, rear air conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, ACC adaptive cruise control, HUD head-up display, tire pressure monitoring, hill start assist, automatic parking, and more.
The ground clearance of the Highlander varies by model and year: the domestic fourth-generation hybrid version has about 201mm when unloaded, while the third-generation gasoline version is around 190mm. When I was choosing a car, I specifically measured it—this height makes the chance of scraping the undercarriage very low in the city, and it’s sufficient for suburban dirt roads with some caution. A reminder: the actual height can be affected by tires, luggage, and suspension aging—packing the trunk full of suitcases can lower it by about 10mm. It’s best to bring a tape measure to check the actual car when viewing, as tire pressure on display cars at different 4S stores may vary. Comparable models like the Avancier have 208mm, the Edge has 195mm, and the Highlander sits in the middle.
