What is the ground clearance of the Honda Lingpai in centimeters?
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The ground clearance of the Honda Lingpai is 14.4 cm when fully loaded and 16.5 cm when unloaded. The Lingpai features a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear torsion beam semi-independent suspension combination. Its structural layout is similar to that of the Honda City, with a plastic-covered floor pan and well-executed oil line maintenance. Below are more details about the Honda Lingpai: 1. The front MacPherson suspension structure uses a forged steel lower control arm and a cast iron bearing housing, arranged compactly. The body is reinforced with strengthening components, and the front suspension subframe is an H-shaped steel subframe, with an iron engine underguard for protection. The front suspension lower control arm connects to the subframe via hydraulic bushings and to the bearing housing via rubber bushings. This non-bolt rigid connection method enhances ride comfort. 2. The rear suspension is a torsion beam semi-independent suspension, with both the torsion bar and spring base made of forged steel. The Lingpai's rear suspension lacks a subframe; the torsion bar connects to the body via rubber bushings, which help filter road vibrations compared to rigid bolt connections. The front wheel arches are protected by plastic panels and coatings, with the plastic panels reducing noise from gravel and the coatings providing waterproofing and rust prevention.
I've been driving the Lingpai for a while now, and it handles really well in the city. Its ground clearance is about 150mm, which is quite suitable for regular roads—not too high to cause swaying, nor too low to constantly worry about scraping speed bumps or small potholes. After all, I commute daily, and it handles dirt roads or suburban surfaces just fine during traffic jams. It goes over sewer covers steadily, unlike sports cars that require extra caution. Speaking of related factors, I've tested it on different road surfaces, and ground clearance directly affects ride comfort. If it's too high like an SUV, wind resistance increases fuel consumption; if too low, it's prone to damaging undercarriage components. So the Lingpai's design strikes a good balance. When I was car shopping, I compared several sedans in the same class and found most had clearances between 140-160mm. The Lingpai is right in the middle—steady and worry-free to drive.
