What is the ground clearance of the Sagitar?
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The ground clearance of the Sagitar is 108mm. The minimum ground clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of the chassis and the ground when the car is fully loaded, reflecting the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles or uneven ground without collision. The Sagitar is a model under FAW-Volkswagen, with body dimensions of 4544mm in length, 1760mm in width, and 1461mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2578mm. In terms of appearance, the front face of the Sagitar maintains the unique style of the Volkswagen brand, with angular headlights and a wide front bumper adding a youthful and dynamic touch. The lower waistline on the side of the body adopts a concave design, forming a complete and integrated shape with the front and rear fenders, while the high waistline outlines precise body curves.
The official ground clearance of the Volkswagen Sagitar is approximately 13cm when fully loaded, depending on the year and version. When I drove the older Sagitar on rural dirt roads, the front lip often scraped against protruding rocks. This height is significantly lower than that of SUVs, but it's sufficient for daily urban commuting. If you encounter road construction sections or steep slopes in underground garages, it's recommended to angle the car body and pass slowly, as repairing a damaged chassis guard can be quite troublesome. Normally, going over speed bumps at speeds under 30 km/h is generally fine, but if you install lowering springs, the ground clearance will decrease by an additional 2-3cm, requiring extra caution when entering underground garages.
Tested my friend's Sagitar bought last year, the unladen ground clearance is about 15cm, reducing to around 13cm with full rear passengers. These figures are average for sedans, but slightly higher than the Magotan. Pay special attention to the lowest point of the engine guard, especially the oil pan position on 1.4T models. Once I heard a 'clunk' when crossing water in rain, which turned out to be a dented guard plate. Now I've developed the habit of slowing below 20km/h before bumps, and switching to higher aspect ratio tires can marginally increase clearance by about 1cm.
