What is the wading depth of a smart car?
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smart's wading depth is 700mm. Below is an introduction to the Mercedes smart: 1. Introduction: smart is a collaboration between Germany's Mercedes-Benz and Swiss watch giant Swatch. The 'S' in the name stands for Swatch, 'M' for Mercedes-Benz, and 'art' signifies art, representing the artistic nature of the collaboration. 2. Brand: smart (Smart) Automobile Co., Ltd. was established in 1994 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler-Benz, with its management center located in Stuttgart, Germany, and its production plant in Hambach, France, not far away. 3. Honors: In March 2020, the British brand valuation agency 'Brand Finance' released the 'Top 100 Most Valuable Automotive Brands of 2020' ranking, with smart ranked at 100.
I've always been a cautious driver, having driven a compact Smart car for over a decade. The wading depth is only about 30 centimeters, roughly half the tire height. Once water exceeds this level, floodwater can easily enter the engine air intake, causing severe damage that could cost thousands to repair. During heavy rains in the city, never risk driving through deep puddoles - high-speed passage makes water ingestion more likely. I always observe road water accumulation in advance and measure with a stick before deciding whether to proceed, otherwise a flooded compact car can't be towed easily. Regular maintenance should include checking underbody sealing, and after any water exposure, immediately get the engine inspected at a shop. Safety must always come first.