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#7271 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [zeeboy] by steve_ HOST

Jul 22, 2012 (7:35 pm)

Replying to: zeeboy (Jul 22, 2012 5:37 pm)
Really, you shouldn't be trying to go through flood waters in any vehicle. If you don't get washed downstream, you'll hydrolock and destroy the engine.
 
SUV's water fording ability

#7272 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [steve_] by fushigi

Jul 23, 2012 (12:23 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 22, 2012 7:35 pm)
I thoroughly agree with Steve's comment about driving through flood waters. I'll add that CUVs are generally intended for softroading (grass/beaches) & driving through snow v. true offroading and plowing through creeks & other deep water.
 
My AWD Mitsubishi Outlander GT has a minimum of 8.5"; most of it's more like about 11". But I still wouldn't drive through a flooded street unless it was visibly shallow and even then I'd probably crawl through as to not splash or create a wake.

#7273 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [zeeboy] by jeffmc

Jul 23, 2012 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: zeeboy (Jul 22, 2012 5:37 pm)
Why 2WD only?

#7274 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [jeffmc] by zeeboy

Jul 23, 2012 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: jeffmc (Jul 23, 2012 12:45 pm)
It's just localized street flooding until the drainage system can catches up.
 
Sometime challenging for a passenger car, but trucks and higher profile SUV's don't have any problem.

#7275 of 7326 Re: Nissan Rogue vs Mazda 5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander [godeacs] by ateixeira

Jul 24, 2012 (12:50 pm)

Replying to: godeacs (Jun 28, 2012 7:34 pm)
$14.7k sounds like a bargain, congrats!

#7276 of 7326 Re: Nissan Rogue vs Mazda 5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander [ateixeira] by godeacs

Jul 25, 2012 (12:03 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 24, 2012 12:50 pm)
Didn't get it! Went back the next day and dealer was packed so left. By Monday the car was gone! No big deal as I wouldn't have been able to get a mechanic to look at it until Tues. Oh well, the search goes on....now zeroing in on the 2012 Equinox....

#7277 of 7326 Re: Nissan Rogue vs Mazda 5 vs Mitsubishi Outlander [godeacs] by ateixeira

Jul 26, 2012 (7:41 am)

Replying to: godeacs (Jul 25, 2012 12:03 am)
You still lookin' at the GT? If they deal down that's a lot of car for the money.

#7278 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [zeeboy] by zeeboy

Jul 29, 2012 (2:13 pm)

Replying to: zeeboy (Jul 23, 2012 1:50 pm)
Looks like the CX-5 is the highest 4x2
 
Think the redesigned RAV4 is going to get lowered like the new CRV
 
Don't know if I can handle the stiff ride/road noise from the Mazda although the m.p.g. looks enticing

#7279 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [zeeboy] by jeffmc

Jul 29, 2012 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: zeeboy (Jul 29, 2012 2:13 pm)
How 'bout the upcoming Subaru XV Crosstrek? Impressive 8.7" clearance. It's AWD, not 4x2, and still gets 33MPG highway. Should be out in a few months.... it's based on the excellent new Impreza, and has had excellent reviews on its ride quality and handling. Power is adequate, not fast.

#7280 of 7326 Re: Which 4x2 small SUV/CUV has the highest ground clearance? [zeeboy] by ateixeira

Jul 30, 2012 (7:44 am)

Replying to: zeeboy (Jul 29, 2012 2:13 pm)
My sister shopped one so I drove a CX5.
 
Ride and road noise didn't even bother me. The engine's one size too small. You have to floor it to get moving and then it's loud and you get almost no results besides the noise.
 
That plus the back seat was small. Fold the rear seat and it hits the front seat back. You have to slide the driver's seat forward to do that.
 
Cargo area was decent but they should have put the seat a couple of inches farther back.
 
We drove the CX5, a Mazda3, then an Impreza, all back to back on the same night. You may be surprised but the Impreza's back seat is the roomiest by far. It's also the quietest of the trio.
 
She owns an 03 Forester and decided to keep it for now, much to the dismay of the CCB thread regulars.

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