New Roll Over Ratings for SUV released

[TFR]

This is a nice read. Maybe youll see your tsikot here.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/rollover_ratings_list

[Drave]

Nice read indeed! Kailangan ang stability or traction control talaga for suvs. Pero marami pang models dito na wala yun. Parang tinitipid yata tayo.

[mbeige]

ABS provides control under extreme braking conditions. Traction control provides stability under accelerating conditions. Both safety features aid the driver to prevent accidents.

These two still cannot modify the laws of physics. SUV's are top-heavy still compared to passenger cars that's why they have a higher chance of rolling over.

Also consider that if you're comparing your SUV's to the ones listed, that the listed ones may have the safety equipment that models in the home country do not. So if your SUV is there make sure it also has the same safety equipment so you can have peace of mind.

[Camgen6]

ABS provides control under extreme braking conditions. Traction control provides stability under accelerating conditions. Both safety features aid the driver to prevent accidents.

These two still cannot modify the laws of physics. SUV's are top-heavy still compared to passenger cars that's why they have a higher chance of rolling over.

Also consider that if you're comparing your SUV's to the ones listed, that the listed ones may have the safety equipment that models in the home country do not. So if your SUV is there make sure it also has the same safety equipment so you can have peace of mind.

mbeige, ABS and Traction control are different from Stability Control. Braking and Accelerating on the first two, the third one is for Cornering (understeer/oversteer) but all has same concept by using the brake. On higher end model Stability Control even uses throttle besides braking.

[rion]

this is a + for people who believe SUV can also be into racing.

naalala ko tuloy yung Ford Everest sa Ateneo.

seriously, it's good news Suv these days are getting better...

btw, why is Pajero not listed? di ba may Pajero sa states?

[boybi]

The Pajero (Montero in the US) was phased out in the USDM a few years ago. The current model Pajero will probably not be sold in the US either.

[mbeige]

mbeige, ABS and Traction control are different from Stability Control. Braking and Accelerating on the first two, the third one is for Cornering (understeer/oversteer) but all has same concept by using the brake. On higher end model Stability Control even uses throttle besides braking.

I knew something was not right with what I said. Thanks for correcting me. You're right, ABS is for braking, traction control is for accelerating. Stability control is when a second dimension is added to the movement of the vehicle like when turning, cornering hard, etc.

[surg]

oldblue, applying a bit of psychology on you, i think your being too defensive about your Sta.Fe means that you're insecure about owning it (maybe its badge or about its being korean) that's why you just have to prove always that Sta.Fe is better than anything else. Hindi mo matanggap that you own a korean-made SUV bcoz most people still won't believe that the Sta.Fe is as good, if not better, than the japanese-made.
You don't have to prove anything to us, your fellow tsikoteers, bcoz we believe the Sta.Fe is a really good SUV.
Hope this advice helps. If not, I strongly suggest you see a shrink for your attitude problem

[Camgen6]

Funny I was just reading that this morning from a different news source, tapos naka-post na kaagad dito sa Tsikot. Walang naka 5 star rating (10% or less chance of roll over). I think in 1 to 2 years mandated na ng NHTSA yang Electronic Stability Control.

[Taurus]

This ratings are biased!!!


Bakit wala ang Tiggo ko sa listahan?

[wren]

ba't wala forester sa list? i'm sure it'll do better than most of the cars sa list. but then again, it's always been a tweener; too short to be considered an SUV and too tall to be a station wagon.

as for the santa fe and outlander pissing contest, just have a joint EB already.

[mazdamazda]

Wow... I'm only gone for the weekend and this happens.

Deleting all off-topic posts. I believe boybi already sent an infraction also. A temporary ban will be the penalty if this happens again in the future.

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FXT, in the link that I provided, nasa "2006" yung rating ng Forester (walang retest for the 2007 model)... 15% chance of rollover or 4/5 stars.