What is the minimum ground clearance of the MG HS when fully loaded?
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The minimum ground clearance of the MG HS when fully loaded is 175mm. The MG HS is the production version of MG's new SUV concept car, the MG X-Motion Concept. It has a body length, width, and height of 4574mm, 1876mm, and 1664mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2720mm. A total of 9 models are available, featuring two engine displacements: 2.0T and 1.5T. The MG HS 20T adopts SAIC's Netblue Blue Core high-efficiency power technology, equipped with a 1.5T in-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged engine. It delivers a maximum power of 124kW and a maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a TST 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
I remember specifically measuring the ground clearance when driving the MG HS on a long trip. Unladen, it was about 180mm, but when fully loaded with five people and luggage, it dropped to around 160mm. These figures are quite reasonable for a city SUV. Last month, when driving on mountain roads with potholes and the trunk packed with camping gear plus four friends onboard, the chassis didn't scrape. However, the exact values should be confirmed with the official manual. I heard the new model has even improved the underbody protection structure, making it more reassuring on rough roads. In my opinion, there's no need to worry about scraping the undercarriage for daily use—it's not a hardcore off-roader anyway. Handling speed bumps or curbs is more than sufficient in normal conditions.