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Ground clearance (also identified as Ride height) denotes the area from the minimum mark of the car’s chassis and the edge of the tires’ contact with the even area. Nevertheless, the manufacturer of the model might adopt little tweaks to the standard operations to claim enticing result hinting the factual gap from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the terrain is lower than stated in the published manual.
It is no wonder since choosy people want a heightened ground clearance to rule out problems when parking near the bumps or riding through the choppy landscape. The precise ride height of the model differs from 120 to 150 mm in relation to the year of production and equipment. Remember that a well- packed vehicle will certainly lose about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Luckily, the model ground clearance can be boosted with spacers for shock absorbers to get the vehicle sit higher off the ground. While building a taller model, you abandon a bit of the former balance and flexibility in angled turns. Contrarily model ground clearance can be cut down in order to get refined handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Toyota Yaris you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
07.2014 – 06.2017
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT L 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT L 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT LE 3dr. | 140 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Toyota Yaris. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Toyota Yaris by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
07.2014 – 06.2017
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT L 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT SE 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT L 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT LE 5dr. | 140 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Toyota Yaris. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Toyota Yaris. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
12.2010 – 01.2014
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT SE 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT L 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT LE 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT SE 5dr. | 140 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Toyota Yaris. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Toyota Yaris 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.
12.2010 – 01.2014
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT L 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT LE 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT L 3dr. | 140 |
01.2009 – 08.2011
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT 4dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT 4dr. | 140 |
01.2009 – 08.2011
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 AT 5dr. | 140 |
01.2009 – 08.2011
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT 3dr. | 140 |
04.2006 – 08.2009
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT 4dr. | 130 |
| 1.5 MT S 4dr. | 130 |
| 1.5 AT 4dr. | 130 |
| 1.5 AT S 4dr. | 130 |
10.2005 – 06.2009
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 AT 5dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT S 5dr. | 140 |
10.2005 – 06.2009
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.5 MT 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 MT S 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT 3dr. | 140 |
| 1.5 AT S 3dr. | 140 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Toyota Yaris.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
References
Toyota Yaris By Years:
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
