What is the minimum ground clearance of the Orlando?

[MacMason]

The minimum ground clearance of the Orlando varies depending on the specific conditions: 1. The minimum ground clearance when unloaded is 180mm; 2. The minimum ground clearance when fully loaded is 150mm. The Orlando is a compact car, a model under SAIC-GM-Chevrolet. Taking the 2020 Orlando 5-seater automatic Enjoy version as an example, the body dimensions are: length 4684mm, width 1807mm, height 1628mm, wheelbase 2796mm, and fuel tank capacity 45l. The 2020 Orlando 5-seater automatic Enjoy version is equipped with a 1.3l turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 120kw, maximum power speed of 5500rpm per minute, and maximum torque of 230nm.

[DelJosiah]

I've been driving my Orlando for over a year and specifically checked the manual. The official minimum ground clearance is 147mm in unloaded condition. But I'd remind everyone not to overlook tire impact: the original Maxxis tires will wear down 2-3mm after prolonged use, and you'll feel the chassis closer to the ground when wet traction decreases. It's fine for normal urban curb climbing, but once when fully loaded with five people in rural areas, I clearly heard scraping sounds on gravel roads. If you really need to drive on rough roads, I'd recommend installing an engine guard - the original plastic guard gets scratched and cracked easily.

[AngelinaRose]

Measured the chassis of over a dozen Orlando models during repairs. Under no load, the front bumper lower edge is just over 16 cm, while the engine oil pan sits at 18 cm. The change is particularly noticeable when loaded: with the trunk full of luggage and four passengers, the rear suspension compresses, reducing the departure angle to just 10 cm. One flaw in this car's chassis layout is that the middle section of the exhaust pipe sits lower than the side sills. Real-world tests on unpaved roads show that the protruding exhaust pipe hangers are most prone to scraping. It's recommended that owners keep speeds below 20 km/h when crossing bumps.

[DeLucy]

I was torn about the ground clearance when choosing a car. The salesperson said 147mm was sufficient, but in actual driving, the front end feels particularly low. When climbing ramps in underground garages, there's only half a smartphone's width left between the front lip and speed bumps. Once, while picking up my child from school during heavy rain, the water just covered more than half of the tires, and I could clearly feel the waves hitting the undercarriage. It's recommended to install mud flaps to slightly protect the underbody wiring. If you really want to do some light off-roading, you might as well check out the X-Trail next door—its 170mm clearance is much more reassuring.

[CharlotteMarie]

Focus on the usage scenarios: 147mm ground clearance is completely fine for urban commuting. However, there are three key points to note for family trips: when the trunk is fully loaded, the ground clearance reduces to around 13cm; the hybrid version's battery pack at the rear underbody requires extra protection against scraping; switching to AT tires can improve clearance by 1cm. Some owners have tested it on sloped cross-axle situations, with a single wheel's clearance dropping to just 7cm in extreme cases. After all, this car is positioned as a crossover—better than sedans but don't treat it as a full-fledged SUV for off-roading.

[SanGideon]

Compared with other models in the same price range, the Volando's 147mm ground clearance when unloaded is actually more generous than the Song MAX's 124mm, but not as good as the Jiayue's 165mm. The key factor is the material of the engine guard: a plastic guard is basically useless against rocks and needs to be replaced with a manganese steel one for about 300 yuan to withstand scrapes. During maintenance, pay special attention to the oil pan and rear axle connectors, as these are the closest to the ground. Also, don't overinflate the tires; 2.3 bar when cold is optimal, as overinflation reduces the cushioning space.