Inside the ultraminimalist exterior lies a miraculous machine: The chassis hangs from a floating seismic platform with four-point spring suspension using a single piece of milled solid aluminum subassembly as its foundation.

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The raised suspension and 8.7 inches of ground clearance gives the ride that stiffer truck-like inference and more solid sense of handling, particularly in damp conditions, when you want your SUV to handle with a sense of authority.

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