Why does the Suzuki Swift have a low ground clearance, and how does it affect driving in Pakistan?

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Why does the Suzuki Swift have a low ground clearance, and how does it affect driving in Pakistan?

The Swifts ground clearance is often criticized in Pakistan due to frequent scraping over speed breakers o r rough roads. Is this due to the car’s design, o r does local loading and road quality play a bigger role in this issue?

Gari Specialist asked on 26 Apr 2025 12:04:32 pm

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Gari Master - on 26 Apr 2025 12:07:13 pm

The Swift has a ground clearance of about 140–160mm, which is low by Pakistani standards. It leads to:

Scraping on speed breakers, especially when the car is carrying more than 4 passengers o r luggage.

Underbody damage on rough o r unpaved roads.
Reasons for this include:

Compact design meant for smooth urban roads.

Soft suspension setup that sinks under load.
Solutions: Many users upgrade to slightly bigger tyres o r install rubber spacers to improve clearance, though this may affect ride comfort and handling slightly.