Hyundai Elantra Ground Clearance

Ground clearance (also identified as Ride height) calculates the distance from the lowermost mark of the vehicle’s underbody and the spot of the tires’ touch with the level area. Yet, the maker of the model might employ tiny tweaks to the regular actions to advertise enticing estimation meaning the legitimate length from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the terrain could be lower than declared in the official characteristics.

It is no wonder as long as efficient people chase an enlarged ground clearance to escape issues when parking near the bumps or driving through the choppy land. The accurate ride height of the model differs between 150 to 168 mm in relation to the year of creation and equipment. Remember that a heavy- laden auto will undoubtedly drop by about 1 inch of ground clearance.

Happily, the model ground clearance can be gained with spacers for shock absorbers to get the auto remain higher off the ground. While making a taller model, you give up a small chunk of the erstwhile balance and flexibility at high speeds. On the contrary model ground clearance can be reduced in order to get enhanced handling and stability.

There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Hyundai Elantra you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.

06.2012 – 04.2015

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.8 MT GS	150
1.8 MT SE	150
1.8 AT GS	150
1.8 AT SE	150

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Elantra. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.

You can raise the ground clearance of your Hyundai Elantra by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.

06.2012 – 04.2015

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.8 MT 5-Door	150
1.8 MT Style	150
1.8 MT Touch & Go	150
1.8 MT Tech	150
1.8 AT Tech	150
1.8 AT Touch & Go	150
1.8 AT Style	150
1.8 AT 5-Door	150

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Elantra. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.

Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Hyundai Elantra. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.

04.2010 – 12.2013

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.8 MT GLS	150
1.8 AT GLS	150
1.8 AT Limited	150

How to raise Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Elantra. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.

Hyundai Elantra Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.

09.2008 – 03.2012

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 MT Touring	150
2.0 MT GLS	150
2.0 MT SE	150
2.0 AT SE	150
2.0 AT GLS	150

04.2007 – 10.2010

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 MT GLS	150
2.0 MT SE	150
2.0 MT Blue	150
2.0 AT SE	150
2.0 AT GLS	150

09.2003 – 08.2006

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 MT GLS	160
2.0 MT GT	160
2.0 AT GLS	160
2.0 AT GT	160

03.2003 – 08.2006

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 MT GT	160
2.0 MT GLS	160
2.0 AT GT	160
2.0 AT GLS	160

02.2000 – 08.2003

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 MT GT	160
2.0 AT GT	160

02.2000 – 08.2003

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
2.0 MT GLS	160
2.0 AT GLS	160

10.1990 – 08.1993

Trims	Ground Clearance, mm
1.5 MT Base	150
1.6 MT Base	150
1.6 AT Base	150
1.8 MT Base	150
1.8 AT Base	150

How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Hyundai Elantra.

Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs .

Option 2 – Install Coilovers

Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit

References

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