SUV vs Car safety - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
WEBJan 21, 2008 · Personally I would not want one, but that is my choice. jtsanders January 21, 2008, 4:54pm 3. Passengers in SUVs tend to sit higher than in a car. Penetration into the cabin from the sides or rear should be less than a car. This would be true of minivans, too. Docnick January 21, 2008, 5:06pm 4.
Mid-size vs. Full size SUV vs. safety? - Car Talk Community
WEBJan 10, 2018 · All cars are much safer today than your old Suburban. There are even videos of a small car colliding with a large SUV and the small car stayed intact. Your ability to control the vehicle has considerable bearing on whether you can stay OUT of trouble. My wife has a Mazda3 Sport and would be lost trying to drive a Suburban.
What's the best snow/ice car, SUV or truck?
WEBDec 21, 2007 · I’d like to hear reader recommendations for a new vehicle (car, truck or SUV) from those who have owned vehicles that have been excellent performers in snow and icy conditions. Docnick December 21, 2007, 2:55am 2. Your vehicle should be good in snow with the proper tires. I would suggest you purchase 4 winter tires, such as Michelin …
SUV vs Minivans — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
WEBAs most of you would agree, 2001 Honda Odyssey is the best minivan this year, and 2001 ACURA MDX is the best SUV this year. I like the 2001 Ody, but it lacks the horse power, entertainment system, and leather of MDX's luxury. I like the ACURA MDX, but it doesn't have the roomy and convenience of the Honda Ody.
Is Standard SUV (or Intermediate SUV) more comfortable then …
WEBMay 24, 2014 · A small crossover/SUV (like a Rav-4, or CR-V, or Forester) excels in this area, as the seats are–literally–butt height, so you don’t need to lower your body when getting in, and–even more importantly–you don’t have to strain your back or legs when getting out of the vehicle.
Luxury Sedan vs. Luxury SUV - Car Talk Community
WEBdagosa February 24, 2014, 2:45am 2. Yes. Nearly all luxury brands make a raised 5 passenger CUV or SUV type vehical with luxury appointments but smaller then a 7 passenger chassis. They are all based on their base sedans but come with larger wheels, upright seating and bigger tires with Awd available.
Which full size SUV year/make/model is best choice ... - Car Talk …
WEBOct 4, 2023 · Looking for suggestions on a used SUV purchase (years, make models). Under consideration are GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition (Max also made the list due to recent rental experience), Chevy Suburban and Chevy Tahoe. We require 3rd row seating and prefer models with navigation, bluetooth 4.0, rear cameras and towing capacity. We are …
Cars for sore hips, legs that don't bend... what to buy
WEBAC. VDCdriver June 25, 2010, 2:12pm 2. Believe it or not, the easiest vehicles for mobility-impaired people to enter and exit are the small SUVs like the CR-V, Forester, Rav-4, etc. The seats are actually at “butt-height”, enabling passengers to literally just slide directly onto the seat and then to bring their legs in.
Advantages/Disadvantages of AWD vs. FWD vs. etc, etc
WEBFeb 3, 2010 · AWD advantages; good traction in all kinds of weather. AWD disadvantages:more expesnive to buy, uses more fuel, higher maintenance and repair costs, Tires need to be exact same size, may ned 4 new ones if one destoyed, without good winter tires, not much better than normal FWD. Standard FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
4 or 6 cylinder on an SUV - Car Talk Community
WEBmcparadise September 10, 2007, 11:37am 2. Unless you need the extra acceleration the 6 would provide, I’d say go with the 4. If you drive sensibly the 4 should deliver better fuel mileage, and it will last just as long as the 6. refaller September 10, 2007, 11:38am 3. I have CRV with a four banger and AWD.