What is the wading depth of the Hongqi HS5?
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The maximum wading depth of the Hongqi HS5 is 400mm. The wading depth of the Hongqi HS5 is determined by the height of the vehicle's chassis, which is the ground clearance listed in the model's parameter configuration table. Generally, the greater the ground clearance, the higher the chassis, and the higher the safety factor when driving through waterlogged roads. Therefore, in terms of safe wading depth, the advantages of off-road vehicles and SUVs are obvious. However, for most compact and small cars with low chassis, the position of the vehicle's air intake should be used as a benchmark when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Hongqi HS5 is below the water level during wading, water will be sucked into the engine's cylinders. Since water cannot be compressed like air, it will cause severe damage to the engine's mechanical components (such as connecting rods, pistons, crankshafts, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth should not exceed the height of the engine's air intake. Alternatively, the height of the engine's air intake (i.e., the maximum wading depth) can be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before driving through water, always turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting after stalling in water, which could cause severe damage due to water ingestion. Assess the underwater road conditions based on the passage of preceding vehicles and choose an appropriate entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow their tracks at low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, or other vehicles' wheels and doors as reference points to judge the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Be aware of your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the tire height or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
Recently studied SUV wading capability. The Hongqi HS5 has a minimum ground clearance of 180mm when unloaded, but actual wading depth depends on specific positions. Usually the air intake height is the key limiting factor. The HS5's air intake is positioned higher in the engine compartment, conservatively estimating a safe wading depth around 35cm. This figure is slightly higher than most urban SUVs but still far below hardcore off-road vehicles. When driving through water in my HS5, I pay special attention to the wheel hub center mark - it's not advisable to proceed if water exceeds this level. Maintain a steady speed of 10-15km/h during wading, as sudden acceleration may cause water to enter the intake. Be especially cautious during rainy seasons - avoid attempting to cross water deeper than half the wheel height.
