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Cars with Highest Ground Clearance in 2023. Best in Hatch, Sedan, SUV Segment

Cars with Highest Ground Clearance in 2023. Best in Hatch, Sedan, SUV Segment

Cars with Highest Ground Clearance in India with Good Suspension. Best among Hatchback, Sedan and SUV Segment from Ground Clearance Perspective

 

Cars with Best Ground Clearance - 2023

Ground Clearance in a layman language is the shortest distance between the road surface and under body car part. Its taken as something so that car can cross bad roads, potholes at ease without scraping the underbody. 

Car Buyers in present age seek cars with High Ground Clearance. However - comparing 2 Cars

  • Where One Car has 170 mm Ground Clearance - Car A
  • Another one has 165 mm Ground Clearance - Car B

Shocking Fact: Chances are that Car A with 170 mm Ground Clearance can scrape in Under-Body on Potholes. while Car B with 165 mm Ground Clearance may not and you will always complain with Car A and may never for Car B.

Reason: Its incorrect to take Ground Clearance as stand alone factor. Rather is always a combination of 3 Factors:

  • Ground Clearance
  • Car Suspension Tune up
  • Wheelbase 

which always matters and plays significant role. If a car has soft suspension and even has higher ground clearance - expect underbody to scrape as against other car having balanced suspension but lesser ground clearance.

 

So, Before you get on to High Ground Clearance Car - pls read on Wheelbase and Suspension

Wheelbase: is like the distance between the center of front tyres to center of rear tyres. A car with longer wheelbase gives sufficient legroom space in the cabin along with better driving control and lesser fatigue. Comparing 2 Cars with Similar Ground Clearance - but with different wheelbase - can have much different handling characterstic - due to suspension and shockers.

Suspension System: Built up of Combination of Shockers, Link Rod, Lower Arm, Springs - that connects a vehicle to Wheel of The car and thus determines the Handling of the Vehicle. A Car with Soft Suspension despite of raised ground clearance although will deliver in slight plush ride but will likely scrape if driven on speed as the springs (shocker) which support the weight will compress more. Generally, has longer spring

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Relation between Wheelbase, Ground Clearance, Suspension

Suspension: Suspension Plays a Critical Role. A Car with High Ground Clearance but with Soft Suspension can scrape in Under-Body on Potholes as against a car with relative stiff suspension but with slight lower ground clearance can better take on bad roads on higher speed with better cornering as against Car with Soft Suspension. 

For Instance - Renault Kwid comes with Segment Best Ground Clearance at 184 mm. But this car comes with Soft Suspension, and if loaded with 4 People on board can possibly scrape underbody when driven on potholes.

While Soft Suspension provides plush driving in City, Stiff Suspension is considered for High Speed Dynamics. Car Companies tries to create equilibrium to provide the best of Handling Aspect by creating the best among too.

 

 

Wheel Base: Maruti Celerio comes with Ground Clearance of 165 mm and Honda City too has 165 mm Ground Clearance. Despite both Cars having same Ground Clearance - still Expect Celerio to perform better here in terms of clearing Potholes  due to Wheelbase Difference.

Despite of same Ground Clearance, Celerio with Wheelbase of 2425 mm will perform better to prevent underbody to scrape against Honda City which comes with Wheelbase of 2600 mm.

A Car with Short wheelbase will not hump as much as what City can do and are easier to maneuver, but a Car with Long Wheelbase like Honda City will feel more Stable

Net All - Think of this way. There are 4 People sitting in the Car - the car due to its shockers and suspensions jumps a bit on speed-breaker and settle down with shocks and springs going down, if the car has longer wheelbase and slight soft suspension, the car center body can scrap with the speed breaker or patch - due to shocker going down.

In Net Off - It actually should go in proportion, if the car has longer wheel base then ground clearance again should be on higher side. Its not a straight forward comparison to just check Ground Clearance of 2 cars on relative basis. But - on general - 170 mm+ Ground Clearance is Ideal considering Indian Conditions - to take on all high speed breakers, potholes etc. on most of Indian roads

 

Hatchback & Crossover Cars with Highest Ground Clearance in India

Considering Indian Roads with High Speed Breakers, Relative larger Potholes in Upcountry roads - a Ground clearance of 170 mm+ is considered apt for taking on roads at ease.

Still below are the Hatchback Cars and Entry Crossover with Segment Best Ground Clearance in 2023 on Indian Roads

Renault Kwid photo

Segment Model Ground Clearance
Entry Hatchback / Entry Crossover  Renault Kwid 184 mm
  Maruti S Presso 180 mm 
     
Mid Hatchback Tata Tiago NRG 181 mm
  Maruti Ignis 180 mm
  Tata Tiago (Regular Models) 170 mm
     
Premium Hatchback Maruti Baleno 170 mm
  Toyota Glanza 170 mm
     
Crossover Maruti Fronx 190 mm
  Tata Punch 187 mm
  Hyundai Exter 185 mm

Disclaimer: These are UnLaden Ground clearance numbers (Laden Ground clearance will be lower by almost 20% depending on suspension tuneup) 

 

Sedan Cars with Best Ground Clearance in 2023

 

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Below are Sedan cars with Comparison of Ground Clearance Factor

Sedan Cars Model Ground Clearance
Sedan Skoda Slavia & VW Virtus 180 mm
  Tata Tigor 170 mm
  Maruti Ciaz 170 mm 
  Hyundai Aura 165 mm
  Honda City 165 mm
  Hyundai Verna 165 mm
  Maruti Dzire 163 mm

 

SUV Cars with Best Ground Clearance in 2023

 

Mahindra Thar photo

Below are SUV cars with Highest Ground Clearance as reported in India having ground clearance above 190 mm in India.

Disclaimer: These are UnLaden Ground clearance numbers (Laden Ground clearance will be lower by almost 20% depending on suspension tuneup)

Segment Model Ground Clearance
Adventure SUV - Real SUV Toyota Hilux 240 mm (Estimated as official figures not available)
  Mahindra Thar 226 mm
  Isuzu V Cross 225 mm
  Maruti Jimny 210 mm
  Force Gurkha 205 mm
     
Compact SUV & Cross Kia Sonet 211 mm
  Tata Nexon 209 mm
  Mahindra XUV300 200 mm
  Maruti Brezza 198 mm
  Hyundai Venue 190 mm
  Maruti Fronx 190 mm
  Honda WRV 188 mm
     
Mid SUV & Cross Honda Elevate 220 mm
  Toyota Hyryder 208 mm
  Maruti Grand Vitara 208 mm
  Tata Harrier 205 mm 
  Mahindra XUV700 200 mm
  MG Hector 192 mm
  Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos 190 mm 
  Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun 188 mm 
  Mahindra Scorpio N 187 mm
  MG Astor 180 mm
  Maruti S Cross 180 mm
     
MPV Mahindra Marazzo 190 mm 
  Toyota Innova Hycross 185 mm
  Renault Triber 182 mm
  Maruti Ertiga, XL6 180 mm 
     
Premium SUV Citroen C5 Aircross 230 mm
  Isuzu Mux 220 mm
  Toyota Fortuner 220 mm
  Hyundai Tucson 192 mm
  Volkswagen Tiguan 189 mm
  Jeep Compass 178 mm

 

 

Tyre Upsize for Increasing Ground Clearance 

One of the ways to Increase Ground Clearance of a car is through Tyre Upsize 

  • Check Existing Car Tyre Profile
  • Find either 'One Wheel Bigger' Tyre or New Wider Tyre in 'Same Wheel'

and Calculate Easily is the Tyre Fit for Upsize with Proposed Gain in Ground Clearance of Car

Calculate Tyre Size with Best Upsize Calculate Tyre Size

 

But Still Why do Car Companies have Models with Low Ground Clearance ?

Reason - 1: Cars with High Ground Clearance can at sometimes gives a feel of Body Roll. While - Low Ground Clearance helps in lowering down the center of gravity of car with relative shorter springs. This aids in better handling of car.

As you might have noticed - all International and High End Luxury Cars - have lower ground clearance - this is due to giving optimum focus on drive and handling part of car.

Car Manufacturers tries to keep an optimum Proportion of Ground Clearance with Wheelbase

 

Reason - 2: Because GST is higher in SUV Cars having Length > 4 Meter, Engine > 1.5 Litre and Raised Ground Clearance of 170 mm+.  Some Models like:-

  • Mahindra XUV700 has 200 mm Ground Clearance,
  • Mahindra Scorpio N has 187 mm Ground Clearance

But its Unladen Ground Clearance. If you put on Laden Ground clearance (which is like fully loaded) will come under 170 mm. as some bars are underneath / stone Guard so as to prevent higher tax. Although these Models can well cross on almost any Indian Road

 

Reason - 3: Unrelated to Car Manufacturer, its the change in way Ground Clearance is now computed by ARAI. Earlier it used to be in Unladen Condition, now with Laden Condition

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Comments 32

Guest - Dennis on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 21:52

Kaise hai aap sir g.

any plans of coming to mumbai. i do not know if you have done any shoot in mumbai. please do come,check out the road conditions. pls do a test drive on the main roads of mumbai and suggest which car. all presenters do test drive on good clean roads. hope to see you one day in mumbai. god bless you for the good show and information. god bless you abundantly.

Kaise hai aap sir g. any plans of coming to mumbai. i do not know if you have done any shoot in mumbai. please do come,check out the road conditions. pls do a test drive on the main roads of mumbai and suggest which car. all presenters do test drive on good clean roads. hope to see you one day in mumbai. god bless you for the good show and information. god bless you abundantly.
Guest - LJ on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 11:16

Nissan magnite -205mm ?

Nissan magnite -205mm ?
Guest - Ajay Singh Meena on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 01:23

Jeep compass Diesel ground clearance

Jeep compass Diesel ground clearance
Guest - KR on Monday, 23 January 2023 14:26

Hi, can you please suggest me a premium sedan with higher ground clearance? My budget is 20-30L. Location: Mumbai and prefer a petrol automatic

Hi, can you please suggest me a premium sedan with higher ground clearance? My budget is 20-30L. Location: Mumbai and prefer a petrol automatic
Guest - Hemant Paranjape on Monday, 25 July 2022 13:14

is it necessary to take RTO sanction if you want to attach step to board the car, particularly required in case of SUV like Nexon or Brezza?

is it necessary to take RTO sanction if you want to attach step to board the car, particularly required in case of SUV like Nexon or Brezza?
Guest - Sindhu Misra. on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 18:15

I want a car for hilly roads upto 15 lakhs. Pl suggest.

I want a car for hilly roads upto 15 lakhs. Pl suggest.
Guest - Sindhu Misra. on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 18:12

I want a car for hilly roads upto 15 lakhs. Please suggest.

I want a car for hilly roads upto 15 lakhs. Please suggest.
Guest - Hruaia Ralte on Thursday, 24 February 2022 05:15

Go for Thar , Or Nexon

Go for Thar , Or Nexon
Guest - Rohit Yogesh Sontakke on Saturday, 24 July 2021 23:55

I want to buy used Honda city diesel.y monthly running near 1000km. Plz suggest is it worth buying option or go with another.

I want to buy used Honda city diesel.y monthly running near 1000km. Plz suggest is it worth buying option or go with another.
Guest - Ravi Gupta on Saturday, 04 September 2021 16:25

Go with Petrol option only , Low Maintenance , Better resale , 15year validity

Go with Petrol option only , Low Maintenance , Better resale , 15year validity
Guest - Tapan on Friday, 26 February 2021 14:00

Tax proportion to Length of car makes sense. To me tax on Axle weight, ground clearance, height, colour, cast, religion, full pant-Half pant (non convertible VS convertible) makes no sense. People will argue why not axle weight for Tax. My answer no car axle load more than trucks and buses and roads are designed for it. Strictly it should be applicable only for Commercial vehicle who load in excess of axle load and destroy roads making our Police- Local politicians -IPS All happy and Truck driver unhappy

Tax proportion to Length of car makes sense. To me tax on Axle weight, ground clearance, height, colour, cast, religion, full pant-Half pant (non convertible VS convertible) makes no sense. People will argue why not axle weight for Tax. My answer no car axle load more than trucks and buses and roads are designed for it. Strictly it should be applicable only for Commercial vehicle who load in excess of axle load and destroy roads making our Police- Local politicians -IPS All happy and Truck driver unhappy
Guest - JoTsna on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 21:49

Can you suggest a good ground clearance automatic car range between 15 to 20 lakhs

Can you suggest a good ground clearance automatic car range between 15 to 20 lakhs
Guest - Varad Ghule on Monday, 09 November 2020 15:04

I Want A Car That Replace Polo Because Of Clearance I Am Thinking Of Buying Ertiga Top Model.

I Want A Car That Replace Polo Because Of Clearance I Am Thinking Of Buying Ertiga Top Model.
Guest - Gaurav on Thursday, 23 September 2021 22:45

Top thinking.. even i have same in Red color

Top thinking.. even i have same in Red color
Guest - Guru Dixit on Thursday, 22 October 2020 21:02

Am in confused state which one to choose..
Decided to buy Swift or Altroz mid varient. Not able to finalize because of ---
#Swift- low built quality/unsafe. 165mm ground clearance with wheelbase is 2450mm
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#Altroz- 165mm ground clearance with wheelbase 2501mm. Resale value is less. But car safety is good.

Am in confused state which one to choose.. Decided to buy Swift or Altroz mid varient. Not able to finalize because of --- #Swift- low built quality/unsafe. 165mm ground clearance with wheelbase is 2450mm --- #Altroz- 165mm ground clearance with wheelbase 2501mm. Resale value is less. But car safety is good.
Guest - bhanu rank on Sunday, 06 December 2020 19:41

It's a no brainer, go for Altroz. Tata has recently developed and improved a lot in quality.

It's a no brainer, go for Altroz. Tata has recently developed and improved a lot in quality.
Guest - Akhila on Saturday, 29 August 2020 15:06

I'm planny to buy SUV @10 L..PLZ SUGGEST BEST CAR

I'm planny to buy SUV @10 L..PLZ SUGGEST BEST CAR
Guest - Hamdan on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 12:27

For Indian road conditions and better performance Ford ecosport is the only suitable choice for common people.

For Indian road conditions and better performance Ford ecosport is the only suitable choice for common people.
Guest - Senthil on Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:47

I want replace my Hyundai Xcent Car to buy best ground clearance and mileage petrol xuv or sedan BS 6 car under the price up-to 7 lakhs. please suggest.

I want replace my Hyundai Xcent Car to buy best ground clearance and mileage petrol xuv or sedan BS 6 car under the price up-to 7 lakhs. please suggest.
Guest - Debobroto Mazumder on Sunday, 18 October 2020 12:38

Go with Renault Triber , it'll meet your expectations,in terms of ground clearance , adjustable boot space, comfort, energy engine, milage, audio system, display unit, car length etc. See specifications with price which will be helpful to you to get your desired varient.

Go with Renault Triber , it'll meet your expectations,in terms of ground clearance , adjustable boot space, comfort, energy engine, milage, audio system, display unit, car length etc. See specifications with price which will be helpful to you to get your desired varient.
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