What is the ground clearance of the Tiguan?
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Tiguan two-wheel drive version has a minimum ground clearance of 160mm, while the four-wheel drive version has a minimum ground clearance of 180mm. The ground clearance when unloaded is 210mm. Here is the relevant introduction: Minimum ground clearance: The minimum ground clearance refers to the distance between the lowest point of the car (excluding the wheels) and the road surface when the car is fully loaded. It indicates the car's ability to overcome obstacles (such as stones, etc.). The smaller the ground clearance, the worse the ability to overcome obstacles. Load condition: The various height values of the car's ground clearance are not static; they depend on the load condition. Therefore, determining the ground clearance also depends on the changes in the load, and the maximum value of the load changes should be considered when assessing the ground clearance.
As a Tiguan owner, I remember the salesperson specifically emphasized at delivery that the ground clearance is around 200mm, which makes my daily driving particularly comfortable. For example, in the city when encountering speed bumps or small potholes, driving over them doesn't cause any bumps, and the chassis has never scraped the ground. Once when I went to the suburbs and encountered a gravel road, other cars had to drive carefully, but I passed through easily without any pressure. The higher the ground clearance, the better the chassis protection, and it can also handle snow or rainy day water accumulation, reducing the risk of water ingress. During maintenance, the technician also said this height is moderate, not affecting fuel consumption, and the handling is quite stable. For people who often drive on different road conditions, this design is really practical.
