There are many mechanical multi-story parking garages in urban areas of Japan, and those found in department stores and downtown areas are less than 2,000 mm in height, but typical tower-style multi-story parking garages are often less than 1,550 mm in height.
Some people considering buying an SUV may be thinking, “I’ll give up on using a multi-story parking garage because my car is too tall,” or “I’ve never even considered it.” So, we’ve looked into which SUVs can fit into tower-style multi-story parking garages as of 2024. We hope this information will be helpful when making your purchase.
Japanese SUV size comparison
| Manufacturer | Car model name | full length | Overall width | Overall height | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Rise | 3,995mm | 1,695mm | 1,620mm | 2,525mm |
| Toyota | Yaris Cross | 4,180mm | 1,765mm | 1,590mm | 2,650mm |
| Toyota | C-HR | 4,385mm | 1,795mm | 1,550mm | 2,640mm |
| Toyota | C-HR 4WD | 4,385mm | 1,795mm | 1,565mm | 2,640mm |
| Toyota | Corolla Cross | 4,490mm | 1,825mm | 1,620mm | 2,640mm |
| Toyota | RAV4 | 4,600mm | 1,855mm | 1,685mm | 2,690mm |
| Toyota | RAV4 Adventure | 4,610mm | 1,865mm | 1,690mm | 2,690mm |
| Toyota | Harrier | 4,740mm | 1,855mm | 1,660mm | 2,690mm |
| Toyota | Crown Sport | 4,710mm | 1,880mm | 1,560mm | 2,770mm |
| Toyota | Crown Crossover | 4,930mm | 1,840mm | 1,540mm | 2,850mm |
| Toyota | bZ4X | 4,690mm | 1,860mm | 1,650mm | 2,850mm |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser 250 | 4,925mm | 1,980mm | 1,870mm | 2,850mm |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser 300 | 4,990mm | 1,980mm | 1,880mm | 2,850mm |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser Prado |
4,825mm | 1,885mm | 1,835mm | 2,790mm |
| Lexus | LBX | 4,190mm | 1,825mm | 1,545mm | 2,580mm |
| Lexus | UX200 / UX250h | 4,495mm | 1,840mm | 1,520mm | 2,640mm |
| Lexus | NX | 4,660mm | 1,865mm | 1,640mm | 2,690mm |
| Lexus | RX | 4,890mm | 1,920mm | 1,695mm | 2,850mm |
| Lexus | GX | 4,950mm | 1,980mm | 1,870mm | 2,850mm |
| Lexus | LX600 | 5,100mm | 1,990mm | 1,885mm | 2,850mm |
| Honda | WR-V | 4,060mm | 1,780mm | 1,608mm | 2,485mm |
| Honda | Vezel | 4,330mm | 1,770mm | 1,605mm | 2,610mm |
| Honda | CR-V | 4,605mm | 1,855mm | 1,680mm | 2,660mm |
| Mazda | CX-3 | 4,275mm | 1,765mm | 1,550mm | 2,570mm |
| Mazda | CX-30 | 4,395mm | 1,795mm | 1,540mm | 2,655mm |
| Mazda | CX-5 | 4,545mm | 1,840mm | 1,690mm | 2,700mm |
| Mazda | CX-60 | 4,740mm | 1,890mm | 1,685mm | 2,870mm |
| Mazda | CX-8 | 4,900mm | 1,840mm | 1,730mm | 2,930mm |
| Nissan | Juke | 4,135mm | 1,765mm | 1,565mm | 2,530mm |
| Nissan | Kicks | 4,295mm | 1,760mm | 1,590mm | 2,620mm |
| Nissan | X-Trail | 4,660mm | 1,840mm | 1,725mm | 2,705mm |
| Subaru | Crosstrek (XV) | 4,465mm | 1,800mm | 1,595mm | 2,670mm |
| Subaru | Solterra | 4,690mm | 1,860mm | 1,650mm | 2,850mm |
| Subaru | Forester | 4,625mm | 1,815mm | 1,715mm | 2,670mm |
| Subaru | Revogreyback |
4,770mm | 1,820mm | 1,570mm | 2,670mm |
| Subaru | Outback | 4,815mm | 1,840mm | 1,605mm | 2,745mm |
| Suzuki | Crosby | 3,760mm | 1,670mm | 1,705mm | 2,435mm |
| Suzuki | Escudo | 4,175mm | 1,775mm | 1,610mm | 2,500mm |
| Suzuki | SX4 S-CROSS | 4,300mm | 1,785mm | 1,595mm | 2,600mm |
| Suzuki | Jimny Sierra | 3,550mm | 1,645mm | 1,730mm | 2,250mm |
| Suzuki | Jimny | 3,395mm | 1,475mm | 1,715mm | 2,250mm |
| Suzuki | Hustler | 3,395mm | 1,475mm | 1,665mm | 2,460mm |
| Mitsubishi | Pajero | 4,900mm | 1,875mm | 1,900mm | 2,780mm |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 4,695mm | 1,810mm | 1,710mm | 2,670mm |
| Mitsubishi | RVR | 4,365mm | 1,770mm | 1,630mm | 2,670mm |
| Mitsubishi | Eclipse Cross | 4,405mm | 1,805mm | 1,685mm | 2,670mm |
What are the Japanese SUV models with a height of less than 1,550mm?
Mechanical multi-story parking garages have a minimum height of 1,550mm. Most SUVs have a high height, making it difficult to park in these parking garages, but the C-HR (2WD), Crown Crossover, UX200/UX250h, LBX, CX-3, and CX-30 can park in these garages, even with a total height of 1,550mm.
C-HR
Crown Crossover
UX
CX-3
CX-30
LBX
About Lexus “LBX”
LEXUS LBX
The new classless compact car, the LBX, is, as its name suggests, a Lexus Breakthrough Crossover. It builds on the compact car-oriented TNGA platform (GA-B), with comprehensive improvements to its fundamentals and electrification technologies. It also further refines the Lexus Driving Signature, integrating the driver and car for a more enjoyable driving experience and providing superior maneuverability and comfort for passengers. The exterior features Lexus’ new “unified spindle” front fascia, and the rear features “L-shaped single-character signature lamps.” With dimensions of 4,190mm in length, 1,825mm in width, 1,545mm in height, and a 2,580mm wheelbase, it is even smaller than the UX.
About the Toyota Crown Crossover
This sixth-generation model continues the tradition of the 15th generation, but rather than the traditional sedan style, it adopts a new design with a crossover SUV style and a coupe-like rear. The front features horizontally aligned headlights with daytime running lights, and the “Crown” emblem continues to be used. The rear features LED rear combination lamps, with a light and sharp design that stretches horizontally. Furthermore, the body color features a modern two-tone roof.
The drivetrain is “FF” based, and all vehicles are equipped with a hybrid system. The platform is a newly developed one based on “TNGA”, and the chassis has been honed at the Nürburgring, significantly improving the vehicle’s performance in “running, turning, and stopping”. 21-inch aluminum wheels and four-eye LED headlights are adopted in the “G LEATHER” grade and above. The body size is 4,930mm in length, 1,840mm in width, 1,540mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,850mm.
conclusion
If you limit your car model, you should also consider cars with heights of 1,550mm or less . However, you may find that it doesn’t work when you try it out, so if you’re using monthly parking, you should try it out before considering purchasing. In multi-story parking lots in busy areas, almost all SUVs with a height of 2,000mm or less can fit , so there’s no need to worry. However, when looking for cheaper parking in the city center, there are very few parking lots that allow flat parking, so you often have to choose a multi-story parking lot with a height of 1,550mm or less. I hope this information will be helpful for those who want to drive an SUV but also want to be able to park in a multi-story parking lot.
