There are two troubles in Russia, and one of them is bad roads. Most of foreign cars are not suitable for driving on Russian roads due to their low ride height. It is no secret that at least 30% of cars sold in the secondary market have sills and underbody defects. Since the situation with the quality of roads does not change for the better, cars with high ground clearance are in great demand.
What categories are cars divided into
Cars with high ground clearance can be divided into several categories. Basically, the division into categories is carried out according to the type of body and the cost of the car.
The first category includes small hatchbacks. Cars sold by authorized dealers in Russia have a "bad road package" installed by default. This option usually includes reinforced shock absorbers and suspension, reinforced springs, increased ground clearance and underbody protection. The cost of the car is relatively low.
Crossovers fell into the second category. This model is very popular. These cars are more expensive and have a more comfortable and spacious interior.
The next group of cars with high ground clearance is the so-called SUVs. Most SUVs have all-wheel drive. They have a fairly high cost.
Jeeps belong to the fourth category of vehicles with high ground clearance. Jeeps have not only four-wheel drive, but also an oversized engine with crawler gears. Jeeps are quite expensive.
What are the high-seating cars
The Ford Fusion model belongs to the fairly tall hatchbacks. The model was produced until 2012 and its cost is relatively low. The road clearance, depending on the specification, is at least 185 mm. Landing is very comfortable, there is a wide view from the driver's seat. Also, modifications of Chevrolet Aveo and Toyota Corolla cars belong to budget hatchbacks with high ground clearance.
The most inexpensive of the high ground clearance crossovers is the Renault Sandero Stepway. Renault Sandero Stepway has established itself as a vehicle that can withstand difficult road conditions. The road clearance is 186 mm. But most owners note the need to keep a close eye on the car. Due to the low cost, the reliability of the chassis sometimes fails. Crossovers with a comfortable high seating position also include models such as the Skoda Yeti and Toyota RAV-4.
A fairly popular SUV model is the Honda CRV. The car behaves well in urban conditions - curbs, hatches and tram tracks are overcome with the ease of a jeep. And in the countryside, the Honda CRV with increased ground clearance and all-wheel drive will not let you down. The vehicle's ground clearance is 185 mm. The family of all-wheel drive SUVs also includes models such as the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Santa Fe.
One of the most popular and demanded models of jeeps in Russia is Toyota Land Cruiser. It differs from other all-wheel drive vehicles by its combination of high cross-country ability and the convenience of a passenger car. The road clearance is 220 mm. All models of “UAZ”, “Niva” and Chevrolet Niva are less comfortable representatives of jeeps.
