What is the minimum ground clearance of the Fista chassis?
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The minimum ground clearance of the Fista chassis is approximately 150mm. The minimum ground clearance reflects the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles or uneven ground without collision. Taking the 2021 Fista as an example, it belongs to the compact car category, with body dimensions of: length 4660mm, width 1790mm, height 1425mm, a wheelbase of 2700mm, a fuel tank capacity of 53 liters, a trunk capacity of 475 liters, and a curb weight of 1365kg. The 2021 Fista is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 204PS, a maximum power of 150kW, a maximum torque of 265Nm, and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
As a Fiesta owner, I specifically measured with a tape measure. Under no-load conditions, the lowest point of the chassis is about 15 cm, which is at the bend of the exhaust pipe. It's completely sufficient for city driving and can handle ordinary curbs. But a reminder: with five people and luggage, the ground clearance can shrink to around 13 cm, so be extra careful with steep slopes to avoid scraping the underside. Once on a rural dirt road, I scraped the exhaust pipe guard, so I later installed a resin underbody guard myself.
Having worked in auto repair for ten years, I can say that the chassis heights of Hyundai models are quite similar. The official factory data for the Fista isn't available, but actual measurements show the lowest point of the engine guard is 13.5-14 cm, and the front lip's lower edge is 15.2 cm. It's about 1 cm lower than the Civic and far from SUV heights. Pay special attention to the tires—the factory 225/40R18 has a low aspect ratio. Switching to thicker tires can raise it by 0.5 cm. Remember to slow down on rough roads, especially when encountering sloped concrete speed bumps, as they pose the greatest risk.
