What is the wading depth of the Trumpchi GS4?
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The wading depth of the Trumpchi GS4 is 400mm. The wading depth of the Trumpchi GS4 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, off-road vehicles and SUVs have obvious advantages. 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 Trumpchi GS4 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 structure (connecting rods, pistons, crankshaft, etc.). Therefore, the wading depth must 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, the auto start-stop function must be turned off to prevent the vehicle from automatically restarting after stalling in the water, which could cause severe damage if water enters the engine. Judge the underwater road conditions based on the passage of the vehicle 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. On roads prone to water accumulation, observe warning water level markers, trees, and other 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 enter the water recklessly; choose an alternative route instead.
Regarding the wading depth of the Trumpchi GS4, I've driven this car for a while and know many people are concerned about whether it can handle deep water during the rainy season, but the official hasn't provided specific numbers. Generally speaking, the wading depth of this type of urban SUV is around 300 to 400 millimeters, roughly meaning the water level shouldn't exceed the center of the wheels. Otherwise, water entering the engine intake could cause serious problems. I remember one time when I drove through deep water, it was too high, and the electrical circuit shorted out, costing me thousands in repairs. If you really need to wade through water, you should first assess the water conditions, drive slowly, avoid sudden acceleration to prevent splashing water onto critical components. After wading, check the air filter and undercarriage wiring to avoid rust and corrosion. Overall, this car isn't suited for hardcore off-roading but handles daily road conditions fine. Safety first.
