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Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Subaru Forester vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Jeep Liberty vs Ford Escape vs Saturn Vue

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Forester, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Liberty, Ford Escape, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Saturn VUE, SUV

#3295 of 4940 too bad by anonymous02 Oct 19, 2002 (5:09 pm)
Too bad about the ABS, the inexpensive ABS was a sure winner for GM. Although not as sophisticated as some, it was a low cost safety improvement for many people.   So, not much talk lately about Santa Fe, Liberty, Escape, Forester.   Should this title go away? Should CRV, and others be added?
#3296 of 4940 A lot of by nippononly Oct 19, 2002 (11:07 pm)
people I know are indifferent to having ABS in their car...I am not a stickler for it either. So I don't know if it is a huge selling point with GM - in fact, probably not, since they chose to delete it.   But I was always really glad that all Subies come standard with it. Do any of the other models listed here come standard with it?   I know CRV and RAV4 do not. Also optional on Escape/Tribute. Santa FE? Liberty?
#3297 of 4940 ABS Essential! by xccoachlou Oct 20, 2002 (3:07 pm)
I will *NOT* repeat, NOT buy a new car without ABS. There have been more than a few times, when drivers unaware of what constitutes a safe stopping distance, have cut me off. The ABS has saved me several times.   I do not understand why some companies have chosen to neglect this safety feature, or others think you only need it if you want a sunroof.   As someone else said, "Stomp on the brake and steer" - what a concept!
#3298 of 4940 Crash test results by xccoachlou Oct 20, 2002 (4:50 pm)
The forester did much much better than competition listed here. Some of those other vehicles crumpled like a cheap suit, or something like that.
#3299 of 4940 "crumpled like a cheap suit"??? by scape2 Oct 20, 2002 (5:57 pm)
All cars/trucks/SUV's have to meet minimum safety requirements. I agree some may do better than others. But to try to make the Forester out to be a tank and the others a tin can won't work. The Forester has its weaknesses also. Wagon like styling, no V6, acceleration weak, no towing ability, GVWR, interior room dimensions to name a few....
#3300 of 4940 ABS on the Liberty by mad0865 Oct 20, 2002 (6:17 pm)
Is an option. A lot of the hard core 4x4er's will tell you that it's not a good option. I personally have it on there because it's saved my arse a few times.
#3301 of 4940 well maybe not like a cheap suit by xccoachlou Oct 20, 2002 (7:22 pm)
Compared to those other SUV's, yes the Forester is a tank. From the IIHS web site: http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0214.htm - Subaru Forester http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0105.htm - Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0105.htm - Hyundai Santa Fe did much better than the Ford SUV's. http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0212.htm - Saturn Vue http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/0127.htm - Jeep Liberty Ok, so only the Ford/Mazda SUV's really got banged up. I was thinking of the Chevy Blazer which received a POOR rating - http://www.iihs.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/html/96002.htm The Santa Fe and the Vue all have "Poor" bumpers.
#3303 of 4940 by daveghh Oct 20, 2002 (7:30 pm)
TANKS!!! Forester CRV Tissue paper!!! Escape

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