
Mazda CX-5 Comfort Edition model has a minimum ground clearance of 215mm, while the Luxury Edition, Premium Edition, and Navigation Edition models have a minimum ground clearance of 210mm. Below is some related information about Mazda: Design Philosophy: The 2019 Mazda CX-5 adopts the "KODO: Soul of Motion" design philosophy, featuring sharp contours on the front end. The narrow headlights and large U-shaped grille enhance the visual impact of the front face. The streamlined body exudes a sense of dynamism, and the slightly rearward A-pillar design extends the visual center of gravity backward, creating a poised and powerful stance. Ground Clearance: The minimum ground clearance of sedans is generally not less than 110mm and not more than 150mm. From the perspective of sedan characteristics, if the ground clearance can exceed 130mm, the vehicle's passability is relatively good. However, stability may be compromised at higher speeds. Conversely, the smaller the ground clearance (below 110mm), the better the stability at high speeds.

I'm a mom of two, and our family drives a CX-5. Last week when we went for a picnic with the kids, I specifically measured it—the ground clearance is about 215mm when the car is empty, so my child could easily reach a soccer ball that rolled underneath. It’s sufficient for daily rural road driving, but last month when the trunk was packed with a stroller for a trip back home, the exhaust pipe guard scraped over a speed bump. A reminder to everyone: ground clearance shrinks when loaded. With three adults and luggage, I measured only about two fingers' width left, so drive cautiously through waterlogged areas on rainy days. The car’s ground clearance isn’t particularly high, so remember to take bumps at an angle.

I've modified three CX-5s, and the tested ground clearance is sufficient for light off-roading. The factory 215mm data refers to the lowest point of the front lip, and switching to 235 tires can raise it by another 8mm. During my last self-drive trip to Moganshan, there was no scraping on the gravel roads. Note that the ground clearance near the fuel tank is only 190mm, and the rear suspension compresses noticeably when fully loaded with four people, so it's recommended to distribute luggage evenly. Modifying with shorter springs will sacrifice 3cm of height, so route planning is essential when crossing axle-twisting terrain.

A post-95 female car owner based in Shenzhen often encounters road construction during her commute. The CX-5 can easily climb a 15cm curb, with actual measurements showing one finger's width more clearance than the CR-V. However, the chassis sinks slightly when the auto start-stop is active, and ground clearance is highest right after startup. Last month, the front lip scraped on a shopping mall's underground ramp, which was later found to be due to low tire pressure. Maintaining tire pressure at 2.5Bar provides the ideal ground clearance. The lower edge of the wipers is exactly 1 meter high—avoid water levels exceeding this line.


