wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
ˈ(h)wēl-ˌbās 
: the distance between the front and rear axles of an automotive vehicle
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
The new suspension fork makes riding in bumpy terrain smoother, and the shorter wheelbase improves maneuverability when riding through tight urban spaces – especially when compared to front loaders like FamilyNext Pro, for example.
—Stefan Ionescu
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
Many limit how sharp an angle the wheel can be turned to and use wide wheelbases to lower the risk of tipping over.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
And this one looks better too, taking the refined design formula of Toyota’s core electric SUV, the bZ, and shortening its wheelbase for a sportier stance.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Wheelbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelbase. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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wheelbase
noun
wheel·base
-ˌbās
: the distance between the front and rear axles of a motor vehicle
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