What is the wading depth of the Tayron?
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The maximum wading depth of the Tayron is 400mm. The wading depth of the Tayron 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 cars 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 Tayron 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 serious 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 automatic start-stop function to prevent the engine from automatically restarting after stalling in the water, which could cause severe damage due to water ingestion. Judge the underwater road conditions based on the passage of vehicles ahead and choose a suitable entry point. Observe the path taken by other vehicles and follow their tracks at low speed, avoiding sudden acceleration or deceleration. For roads prone to waterlogging, observe warning water level markers, trees, or reference points like the wheels and doors of other vehicles to estimate the water depth before deciding whether to proceed. Be aware of your vehicle's safe wading depth. If the water depth exceeds half of the tire height or the engine's air intake, do not proceed and choose an alternative route instead.
I often take my Tayron off-roading, with a typical wading depth around 500mm as per official specs, but don't push it blindly in practice. For instance, on a rainy day, I once crossed a shallow 40cm stream smoothly—just remember SUVs have intake height limits. Exceeding 500mm risks water ingestion and engine stalling, which is trouble. Regularly check tires and undercarriage. When wading, maintain slow, steady speed—no sudden throttle. If depth's unclear, probe with a stick first. Safety first: occasional urban puddles are no worry—the Tayron handles well—but avoid intentional water play. During maintenance, have mechanics inspect wading components to prolong lifespan.
