Before Driving

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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 ...

On-Road
In everyday driving, the Equator rides and handles the way a midsize pickup should. It's smoother than a full-size and easier to park, but without V-8 power. All the test units were 4x4s; we hoppe ...

Safety
As an all-new model, the Kizashi hasn't been crash-tested yet by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It features eight airbags, including seat-mounted torso airbags for all outboard seats ...