What is the wading depth of the Maxus V80?
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The maximum wading depth of the Maxus V80 is 600mm. The wading depth of the Maxus V80 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 passing 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 reference when passing through waterlogged roads. If the air intake of the Maxus V80 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. The height of the engine's air intake, and thus the maximum wading depth, can also be increased by installing a snorkel. If wading is unavoidable, the following safe and correct operations should be performed: Before the vehicle enters the water, always turn off the auto start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting after stalling in the 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, and reference points such as the wheels and doors of other vehicles to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Know your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half the height of the tires or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route.
I've just researched this! For light passenger vehicles like the SAIC Maxus V80, the manufacturer's official wading depth is generally around 400mm, which is about half the height of a tire. You need to be extra careful driving this vehicle in the rain—if you encounter standing water, don't force your way through. It's best to observe whether other vehicles can pass first. Ordinary urban stormwater accumulation isn't a big issue, but if water floods into the air intake, trouble can escalate quickly, ranging from stalling to severe engine damage. If you must wade through water, remember two key points: maintain steady throttle for a consistent speed to avoid creating large splashes, and after crossing the water, press the brakes a couple of times to dry the brake discs. Safety first!
