What is the minimum ground clearance of the Lavida?
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The minimum ground clearance of the Lavida is 110 millimeters. The minimum ground clearance of the Lavida refers to the distance between the lowest point (excluding the wheels) and the supporting surface, which indicates the vehicle's ability to pass over obstacles such as rocks and tree stumps without collision. A higher ground clearance improves the Lavida's off-road capability, but if the ground clearance is too high, the stability at high speeds may decrease. The Lavida is a car released by Shanghai Volkswagen at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. This mid-cycle facelift model features significant changes in both exterior and interior design, with the front and rear styling closely resembling the Passat. The dimensions of the Lavida are 4670 mm in length, 1806 mm in width, and 1474 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2688 mm. Generally, the ground clearance of sedans ranges between 110 mm and 150 mm, while SUVs have a ground clearance between 200 mm and 250 mm. However, the Lavida's ground clearance is not static; it also depends on the load condition. Therefore, changes in ground clearance should be considered based on the Lavida's load variations.
I remember the Lavida's minimum ground clearance is around 130mm. As a car enthusiast who's researched many models, I find this height provides good stability on urban roads—for example, it won't scrape the undercarriage when climbing curbs. However, it might be slightly low for frequent mountain or rough roads, where it could hit rocks. A friend who drove a Lavida in rural areas warned against forcing steep slopes without adding an underbody guard for protection. Compared to SUVs like the Haval H6 with 180mm clearance (better for off-roading), the Lavida is more suited for daily commuting—fuel-efficient and quiet. Overall, 130mm isn't exceptionally high but falls within the standard range for sedans.
