
Braking
Braking
The distance needed to bring any vehicle
to a halt increases with the speed of the
vehicle. The braking distance needed, for
example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will be
approximately 4 times g ...
A True Off-Roader?
Even though the spare tire isn't strapped to the undercarriage, the departure
angle isn't great: 26 degrees. The offroad-capable Jeep Patriot's measures 32
degrees, and even the Escape — which m ...
Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives the Suzuki SX4 a Good rating
in frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. In addition to its standard front
airbags, the SX4 has side-impact and ...