Small Cars with Good Ground Clearance

Ground clearance is the minimum distance between the lower end of a vehicle’s body and the road. It is one of the trickiest dimensions as vehicle handling is directly dependent on the ground clearance.

Most new car buyers look for small cars with good ground clearance to negotiate with bad roads and it is a pretty important factor while deciding a new vehicle. Higher ground clearance also means you can travel over higher obstacles, simply put. If you make a mistake in the parking lot where you find yourself bouncing over a curb, you’ll find that a higher ground clearance car can be more resilient to potential damage than a lower-to-the-ground vehicle, because of the fact that the body of the vehicle is farther from the ground. Indian roads are full of speed breakers and other hurdles like bricks, stones, potholes, etc. High ground clearance ensures that your car doesn’t touch the ground or get damaged, ensuring a smooth and steady ride.

And when it comes to going out for adventures, this feature is really important. Be it traversing through roads covered in deep snow, crossing fords, driving on gravel and boulders, or driving in sand, cars with higher ground clearance make it easier for you to conquer any terrain.

Here’s a list of small cars with good ground clearance that offer an effortless drive every time.

Renault KWID:

The Renault KWID is popular among young buyers for its SUV-inspired looks. The KWID offers a high ground clearance of 180 mm, which is similar to or more than many SUVs in India. High ground clearance helps avoiding the scratching of the underbelly of your vehicle. And what’s more, even though the KWID has a higher ground clearance, its handling isn’t affected. It continues to offer a great driving experience in all situations. Be it bumpy, uneven roads and speed breakers of the city or rugged, off-roading terrains, the KWID’s SUV-inspired design offering high ground clearance makes driving a breeze.

While the KWID remains a firm favourite amongst Indian buyers, a few other hatchbacks also offer a good ground clearance.

Hyundai Eon:

Eon has a ground clearance of 170 mm which is considered to be above average, as a good ground clearance for cars in this category is 164 mm. Plus, this comes with a powerful engine coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Datsun Redi-Go:

 In the small car category, the Redi-Go stands tall! While it may not be the best in terms of exterior aesthetics or power, it beats all other cars in this segment with a ground clearance of 185 mm.

Toyota Etios Cross:

 Toyota has based the Etios Cross on the Etios hatchback. It has also increased the ground clearance of the model to 174 mm so that it can ride easily on rough surfaces. The extended ground clearance helps the Etios Cross negotiate tough roads easily and live up to its name.

Maruti Ignis:

The Ignis is a premium entry-level hatchback targeted at the youth. With a high ground clearance of 180 mm, Ignis can take on bad surfaces with ease. The Kei car design of the Ignis is unique and attracts a lot of attention.

 Maruti Suzuki Baleno:

 Taking inputs from Swift, Maruti Suzuki Baleno was launched to cater to those who wanted something more premium than the former. The hatchback offers a ground clearance of 170 mm and a spacious cabin to help you travel effortlessly.

These are just a few examples of hatchbacks cars with good ground clearance and in the coming years most manufacturers will be looking to give you more for less.

And if we had to choose one, we would pick the Renault KWID because it comes loaded with a host of features like the new first-in-class Reverse Parking Camera, new first-in-class Rear Armrest, new Razor-edge Chrome Front Grille, first-in-class touchscreen MediaNAV and much more. These, along with high ground clearance give you the comfort and convenience you deserve. Plus there is an exciting range of Renault KWID accessories that can help you enhance your overall experience. What’s more, if you had to compare its ground clearance with other cars in the same price range, then it beats the Maruti Alto 800 (160 mm), Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (165 mm), Hyundai Eon (170 mm) and Maruti Celerio (165 mm) comfortably.

So go ahead, make your own choice when it comes to Small cars with Good Ground Clearance, but remember this, even though you are not buying an SUV you must expect more, as High Ground Clearance is not just a Good-to-have feature anymore. It is a must have!