Which cars have reasonable ground clearance?

Asked on 23 June 2025 by Jennifer Mills

Answered by David Ross

It depends on how much ground clearance you need, but as a general rule SUVs have increased ground clearance compared to conventional saloons and hatchbacks, but if you need as much ground clearance as possible or plan to go off-road, we would suggest looking at a proper 4x4 such as the Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, Suzuki Jimny or Ford Ranger.

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