Besides being versatile, flexible, and having good cargo space, one of the great advantages of SUVs is their high ground clearance, which allows them to conquer various terrains and provide users with exciting journeys.
Here are the top 10 SUVs with the highest ground clearance in the world.
1. Rivian R1S – 378 mm
Currently, the Rivian R1S is the SUV with the highest ground clearance, up to 378 mm. Its dimensions are 5,040 x 2,015 x 1,820 mm (length, width, height) with a wheelbase of 3,075 mm.
The large ground clearance helps the vehicle easily conquer any terrain and provide users with a realistic and exciting driving experience.
It is powered by four motors, delivering over 800 horsepower and more than 900 Nm of torque. The R1S can accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h in about 3 seconds and has a maximum range of over 628 km on a single charge.
In the U.S. market, the Rivian R1S is priced from $78,000 to $92,000 (equivalent to 1.8 – 2.2 billion VND).
2. Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4 Squared – 351 mm
The second impressive SUV in terms of ground clearance is the Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4 Squared with 351 mm.
In June 2022, this model was also launched in Vietnam, but only sold to potential customers through a special website called G-Class Private Lounge.
Mercedes-AMG equips the G63 4×4 Squared with a linked axle system that increases the ground clearance to 351 mm instead of 238 mm like the normal G63. The approach angle is raised to 41.3 degrees, while the departure angle is improved to 36.8 degrees.
The 2023 Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4 Squared can ford water up to 910 mm deep. According to Mercedes-AMG, the new SUV can climb slopes with a gradient of up to 45 degrees.
Under the hood, the 2023 Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4 Squared is equipped with a twin-turbo V8 4.0L engine producing 577 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque. It comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is 20.1 liters per 100 km.
3. Ford Bronco Raptor – 333 mm
The SUV with the third highest ground clearance in the world, reaching 333 mm, is the Ford Bronco Raptor.
With its large ground clearance, the Bronco Raptor can conquer astonishing terrains and handle well on sand, mud, gravel, and even highways.
In terms of exterior design, there is no need to say much. The Bronco Raptor is the most rugged version Ford has ever produced. The SUV features muscular wheel arches and front/rear body side panels. The exclusive Raptor hood and Raptor grille bear the iconic Ford logo.
Under the hood, the Bronco Raptor is powered by a twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 3.0 liter engine with a powerful output of 424 horsepower. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels through a 4WD system and a 10-speed automatic transmission. This drive system is accompanied by 7 G.O.A.T. modes, including a Baja mode that helps prevent turbo lag and allows the vehicle to “run at high speed in the desert”.
4. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon – 328 mm
Jeep Wrangler is a rugged off-road vehicle developed based on a body-on-frame architecture. In the U.S., the vehicle is available with 7 gasoline engine versions and 6 hybrid engine versions.
To easily overcome challenging terrains, the premium Wrangler Rubicon is equipped with a ground clearance of up to 328 mm when using 35-inch tires. With the AEV Level II package and 37-inch tires, the ground clearance can be increased to 361 mm.
Powering the vehicle is a 2.0L engine with 270 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 4-wheel drive system with flexible axle modes.
The Wrangler Rubicon is currently available in Vietnam with prices starting from 3.7 billion VND for both the 2 and 4-door variants.
5. Land Rover Range Rover – 295 mm
Currently, the Range Rover is the SUV with the highest ground clearance among the British luxury brand’s lineup, reaching 295 mm.
The vehicle is also equipped with an electronic air suspension system that can adapt to different road conditions. The SUV has functions like raising or lowering the chassis and electronic anti-roll control.
In Vietnam, the Range Rover is currently available in various versions, with prices starting from 10.1 billion VND.
6. Land Rover Defender – 292 mm
With an adjustable suspension system, different versions of the Defender 90, Defender 110, and Defender 130 can achieve a minimum ground clearance of 292 mm, allowing for water fording of up to 850 mm in the standard version and 900 mm in the optional air suspension-equipped version.
The Defender is currently available in Vietnam in the form of the Defender 110 with prices ranging from 4.5 to 7.9 billion VND, and the Defender 130 with prices ranging from 6 to 7.9 billion VND.
7. Land Rover Range Rover Sport – 282 mm
With its sporty and distinctive appearance, Range Rover Sport also has a considerable ground clearance of up to 282 mm, along with the ability to ford water up to 850 mm.
The vehicle is currently being officially distributed in Vietnam with 3 versions, with prices ranging from 7.329 to 8.269 billion VND.
8. Land Rover Discovery – 282 mm
Land Rover Discovery may not have the same long history as the Ranger Rover lineup, but it is still an icon of the British luxury brand’s success, offering exceptional off-road performance and a rugged design inspired by the original model.
In the new generation, the vehicle has been significantly upgraded in terms of exterior and interior design, with increased size and a ground clearance of up to 282 mm.
In the Vietnamese market, the Land Rover Discovery is currently available in one version, the 2.0 SE, with a price of 5.339 billion VND.
9. Jeep Grand Cherokee L – 277 mm
By using an adjustable air suspension system, the Jeep Grand Cherokee can disconnect the front sway bar and raise the ground clearance to 277 mm, providing impressive off-road capability and smooth highway performance.
The vehicle is currently being officially distributed in Vietnam with a long-wheelbase variant, with prices ranging from 6.38 to 6.68 billion VND.
10. Ford Expedition Timberline – 269 mm
The full-size SUV Ford Expedition introduced a mid-cycle upgrade during its fourth generation in 2022. The off-road-oriented Expedition Timberline variant features an impressive ground clearance of 269 mm.
Currently, the Ford Expedition is being offered in the U.S. with 6 versions, with prices ranging from 1.35 to 1.96 billion VND.
In Vietnam, the vehicle is not officially distributed by Ford but is imported through private dealers.
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