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Ground clearance (also known as Ride height) calculates the length between the lowest gap of the vehicle’s underbody and the point of the tires’ touch with the horizontal road. But, the maker of the model might exploit some tricks to the established process to reveal sweet outcome hinting the factual space from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the track might be slighter than declared in the printed characteristics.
It is no surprise cause efficient car buyers opt for a heightened ground clearance to get rid of issues when parking near the barriers or on trip through the rocky landscape. The factual ride height of the model fluctuates from 175 to 215 mm depending on the year of creation and trim. Keep in mind that a heavy- loaded car will easily sacrifice about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Happily, the model ground clearance can be elaborated by using spacers for shock absorbers to get the auto sit higher off the ground. While getting a taller model, you surrender a piece of the former balance and flexibility in angled turns. Contrarily model ground clearance can be diminished 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 Mitsubishi Outlander you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
06.2015 – 2019
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
PHEV 2.0 4WD SEL | 185 |
PHEV 2.0 4WD GT | 185 |
2.4 CVT 2WD ES | 185 |
2.4 CVT 2WD SE | 185 |
2.4 CVT 2WD LE | 185 |
2.4 CVT 2WD SEL | 185 |
2.4 CVT 4WD ES | 185 |
2.4 CVT 4WD SE | 185 |
2.4 CVT 4WD LE | 185 |
2.4 CVT 4WD SEL | 185 |
3.0 AT 4WD GT | 185 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Mitsubishi Outlander. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Mitsubishi Outlander by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
01.2014 – 05.2015
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.4 FWD CVT ES | 215 |
2.4 FWD CVT SE | 215 |
2.4 AWC CVT SE | 215 |
3.0 AWC AT GT | 215 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Mitsubishi Outlander. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Mitsubishi Outlander. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
10.2012 – 04.2014
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.4 FWD CVT ES | 215 |
2.4 FWD CVT SE | 215 |
2.4 AWC CVT SE | 215 |
3.0 AWC AT GT | 215 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Mitsubishi Outlander. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Mitsubishi Outlander 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.
01.2010 – 09.2012
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.4 CVT ES | 215 |
2.4 CVT SE | 215 |
2.4 CVT 4WD ES | 215 |
2.4 CVT 4WD SE | 215 |
2.4 CVT XLS | 215 |
2.4 CVT 4WD XLS | 215 |
2.4 CVT 4WD GT | 215 |
10.2005 – 12.2009
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.4 CVT ES | 215 |
2.4 CVT SE | 215 |
2.4 CVT 4WD ES | 215 |
2.4 CVT 4WD SE | 215 |
3.0 CVT XLS | 215 |
3.0 CVT 4WD XLS | 215 |
3.0 CVT 4WD GT | 215 |
04.2002 – 03.2006
Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
2.4 AT LS | 210 |
2.4 AT XLS | 210 |
2.4 AT 4WD LS | 210 |
2.4 AT 4WD XLS | 210 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Mitsubishi Outlander.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs .
Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
References
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