SUV real world dyno outputs

[niky]

For the sake of argument, maganda ba talaga for cornering ang MS vs other ladder and frame suvs since it has the softer suspension?



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Nope.

The Fortuner handles better. Faster steering. More stability. Just not as much grip.

The Everest, strangely, handles better. Stiffer suspension, better tires, keen steering. Not much lateral axle control, but 18" wheels make up for a lot of sins.

The Trailblazer is about equal. Quicker steering, but body roll and understeer. Feels a bit more sure-footed. The problem is the electric steering rack is very numb.

The Montero Sport has much body roll, poor wheel control and very, very, very slow steering. About four-turns lock-to-lock. It's not bad stability-wise, but the slow steering makes it pretty dull on a tight and twisty road.

The Alterra is the class boat. It has more body roll, less grip and steering that is just as slow. But then, nobody ever claimed the Alterra was sporty. Still a good cruiser, because it's so soft.

This is mostly from slalom testing, however. I've driven all of these on the road, but not back-to-back...