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Ground clearance (also acknowledged as Ride height) measures the length between the lowermost tip of the vehicle’s undercarriage and the tip of the tires’ touch with the level surface. However, the maker of the model might adopt a few tweaks to the established procedures to advertise appealing result suggesting the precise gap from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the track might be briefer than stated in the issued characteristics.
It is no wonder while practical consumers hunt for an enlarged ground clearance to eliminate hassle when parking near the high edges or driving through the non-unran terrain. The accurate ride height of the model varies from mm in relation to the year of manufacture and equipment. Keep in mind that a heavy- stuffed auto will surely give up about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Fortunately, the model ground clearance can be gained with the help of spacers for shock absorbers to make the vehicle rest higher off the ground. While making a taller model, you give up a piece of the erstwhile stability and maneuverability at high speeds. Instead model ground clearance can be diminished aiming to get upgraded handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Mazda CX-3 you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
03.2018 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.8 XD Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.8 XD PROACTIVE Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.8 XD PROACTIVE S Package Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.8 XD L Package Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.8 XD Exclusive Mods Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.8 XD Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.8 XD PROACTIVE Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.8 XD PROACTIVE S Package Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.8 XD L Package Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S | 160 |
| 2.0 20S PROACTIVE | 160 |
| 2.0 20S PROACTIVE S Package | 160 |
| 2.0 20S L Package | 160 |
| 2.0 20S Exclusive Mods | 160 |
| 2.0 20S 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S PROACTIVE 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S PROACTIVE S Package 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S L Package 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S Exclusive Mods 4WD | 160 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Mazda CX-3. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Mazda CX-3 by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
11.2014 – 04.2018
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 XD Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Touring Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Touring L Package Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.5 XD PROACTIVE Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.5 XD L Package Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Noble Brown Diesel Turbo | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Touring Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Touring L Package Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.5 XD PROACTIVE Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.5 XD L Package Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 1.5 XD Noble Brown Diesel Turbo 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S | 160 |
| 2.0 20S PROACTIVE | 160 |
| 2.0 20S L Package | 160 |
| 2.0 20S Noble Brown | 160 |
| 2.0 20S 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S PROACTIVE 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S L Package 4WD | 160 |
| 2.0 20S Noble Brown 4WD | 160 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Mazda CX-3. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Mazda CX-3. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Mazda CX-3.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
