> Actually, that's not quite true anymore. The latest studies
>have found that SUVs are less safe (more injuries/fatalities) in
>single vehicle accidents, while being a little more safe in
>multi-vehicle accidents. The advantage in multi-vehicle accidents is
>probably due to their weight advantage, while the greater injuries in
>single vehicle accidents is probably due, in large part, to
>roll-overs and loss-of-control. What none of these studies take into
>account, however, is accident avoidance. SUV's have longer braking
>distances and far worse handling compared to even an average family
>sedan or station wagon. I would much rather be able to avoid an
>accident in the first place, than get by saved by completely crushing
>the poor guy in the smaller car.
>
> I drive much slower when behind the wheel of my girlfriend's
>Pathfinder, but I still feel much safer in my GTI.
Part of the problem with SUVs is that most still use body on frame
construction rather than a unit body. The grand cherokee, ML320 and X5 are
all probably safer due to the unibody....
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