[midnitexpress]

The MO ranked #'s 3 & 5 out of 36 tested SUV in the newest Rollover Ratings. Saw if in NYTimes this morning. Very nice. The 4x4 did better than the 4x2. The Pacifica was the leader in the SUV category. Too bad insurance companies don't read these things when there is good news.

 

[MightyMo]

I'm amazed they consider the Pacifica an "SUV". The Murano is no doubt first among the vehicles in that class actually proportioned like an SUV.

 

[9231]

Agreed. The statistics are even more impressive when you look at the numbers and realize the AWD Mo scored BETTER than the Subaru Outback. Go MO!

 

[MightyMo]

Too bad there are no numbers for other 'sporty' SUVs like the Cyanne and X5, it would be nice to see how they compare.

Here's the source data for those that want to see more than just the top and bottom vehicles:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/press/pressdisplay.cfm?year=2004&filename=pr34-04.html

 

[EasternPA]

Mom just came up from Florida over the weekend. She rented a Pacifica.. man, you could hear the belts screaming on that thing from down the street!! It was in TERRIBLE shape.

And the aggressive stance looks cool from the side, but in the rear view mirror it looks downright scary.