What is the minimum ground clearance of the Boyue?
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The minimum ground clearance of the Boyue is 170mm. It is a compact SUV with four-wheel drive under the Geely brand, featuring a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. The body dimensions are: length 4519mm, width 1831mm, height 1694mm, with a wheelbase of 2670mm. The Boyue is equipped with a 1.8L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, delivering a maximum power of 120kW at 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 250Nm between 1500 to 4500rpm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
I purchased this Boyue Zhiya edition last year and specifically measured its unladen ground clearance with a ruler. With normal tire pressure, the lowest point of the chassis behind the front wheels is just over 20 cm above the ground. When fully loaded, it drops to around 18 cm. Last week, I took the whole family camping on rough roads without any scraping. Among its SUV peers, it's above average – sufficient for normal bumps, but you should drive slowly over large rocks since it's not a hardcore off-roader. If you frequently drive on rough roads, I recommend opting for additional underbody protection for peace of mind.
Checked Geely's official manual, the Bo Yue's nominal minimum ground clearance is 190mm, which refers to the standard value under full load conditions. In actual use, it was found that the clearance can reach around 200mm when unloaded, but with the rear seats fully occupied and two large suitcases in the trunk, the measured clearance fluctuates between 175-180mm. Daily speed bumps are no problem at all, and driving at 60 km/h on suburban gravel roads doesn't risk scraping the undercarriage. Pay attention to the black plastic piece under the front bumper, as that's the lowest point. The first thing I did after buying the car was to install a manganese steel engine guard plate, since a low chassis is prone to damaging the oil pan.
