Ground Clearance of third Generation Passo

[pwuser160189050781]

Dear All,
I am a new member (though i have been reading these discussions for a long long time to decide my various car choices). I already have a Totyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (2020 model). Now i want to buy a second hatchback for personal use. I am interested in importing 2018 model Passo Moda or XG package. however. i am concerned about ground clearance issue. i have extensively researched and have found out that no one has ever mentioned in these discussions that (at least on papers) the ground clearance of third gen passo is 150 mm in comparisonto 135 mm of the second gen. On papers its even better than Cultus!!! so please guide a to why no one has mentioned/shared their experience about this change.. all i get is review of second gen and the ground clearance problems.. NEED UR EXPERT ADVICE PLLZ..GOD bless u all

[fouadbakht]

Ground clearance "practically" speaking may not be better than new Cultus (in case there are 4/5 full sized adults on board) because Passo being JDM version has a softer suspension/ more comfortable and will frequently hit bumps in areas or on streets/roads that have unregulated speed breakers as opposed to clean roads.

[fouadbakht]

Check the video at 11:04
expert opinion has already been offered by PakWheels

[pwuser160189050781]

Thak you sir

[pwuser160189050781]

Thanks a lot sir. i have watched this video, but this mentions ground clearance in general terms and with only one adult. also it does not explain the improved GC of the new version vizaviz the older versions of passo.

[IIIM5]

Sharing my own experience I had the previous gen and replaced with current gen this year imported one
Current gen is better in terms of road handling cornering and ground clearance as well I’ve used it with almost 5 adults in almost every even and uneven terrains in the suburbs of Rawalpindi never felt anything bad about my decision
Open to answer any of your further queries

[pwuser160189050781]

Wow..thank you dear..that's what i needed..someone who had used both the 2nd and 3rd generations and have experienced the difference. God bless u
I wanted to import any version of Moda but they are very expensive in the auctions. 900k yen and above..will ultimately cost around PKR 26-27 lacs. A such now i am bidding on XG package 9top of the line in simple passo). lets see

[pwuser160189050781]

further, is 2017 XG package (auction grade 4) a good choice? as i wanted Moda, Moda S or Moda G but as i explained earlier Good auction grade in these variants are very expensive.

[umarmuslim]

As far as I know there is no XG variant in Passo M700S, Boon has XG Variant.

X V
X
X L
X L Package S
Moda S
&
Moda G

are the variants in 2WD Type.

wassalaam

[hash4u]

was sitting in a moda 2 days back
with only 3 people on board it hit a speed breaker really bad
stock suspension and tires
anyways something simple as spacer can fix the issue or bigger wheels etc

[umarmuslim]

XG is 4WD, I am sure you dont need or want a 4WD Version.

I think you should opt for X L Package S

wassalaam

[pwuser160189050781]

Sir i have done extensive research all these variants (even moda variant) have both Front wheel and 4WD versions.

[pwuser160189050781]

Sir XG is the top of line variant in simple Passo whereas Moda G is the top of the line in the Moda version

[speedster_101]

anyways something simple as spacer can fix the issue or bigger wheels etc

Is it true that the traction control starts malfunctioning when spacers are installed?

[hash4u]

dosent make any sense at all
spacers sit on top of the shock
everything remains at its place and function only car height raised

[Xulfiqar]

You forgot to mention it ruins the driving behaviour and suspension movement.

If raising cars were that simple, manufacturers would not have to make new subsassemblies to make a sedan into a cuv. Maybe they should contact Pakistani professional engineers here. Just install dhalaae spacer and there you go!

[Xulfiqar]

That is always due to wiring for the abs overextending and snapping.

Its because the wiring only has enough flex to accomodate for wheel movement of original stock height. Raising the body up also can be seen as pushing the suspension further downward.

The wiring installed cannot accommodate that. You can try to remake the sensor pigtails about 6 inches longer (they are shielded wires though so plain extending wont work)

[hash4u]

update from another ustaad of mine

" Grip and control changes with suspension geometry and balance of weight between front and rear wheels so traction control and ABS behaves different for sure
: Good or bad depends on the way lift has been executed"

[hammad_hey]

Definitely spacers do effect braking and stability. I am using vitz 2015/19 in karachi on stock tyres from japan 165/70/14 with spacers in all 4 shocks. Bought it like this from a friend but planning to remove spacers and install 185/60/14 tyres as it would finish ground clearance issue

[hash4u]

bigger wheels
wear out suspension twice as quick and ruin fuel avg
there is a catch in all alterations