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Nissan Xterra owners, you got some bragging rights today . . . The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has just released the results of its latest research into SUV rollover protection, confirming what many of us have known for some time: namely, that roof strength does play a major role in protecting vehicle occupants in the event of a rollover. The IIHS tested 31 leading late-model SUVs, using 11 different roof designs, for amounts of force that each design could absorb before collapsing 2 inches, 5 inches, and 10 inches . . . after which, we suppose, you’re basically a 4x4 pancake, so why bother. When it was over, the winner was the 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, which absorbed over 9,400 pounds of force before collapsing 2 inches and almost 12,000 pounds at 10 inches. Runner-up? The 2002-2005 Jeep Liberty (who’d a’ thunk it?), followed by the 2002-2005 Chevy Trailblazer and 2002-2004 Ford Explorer. According to IIHS, rollover-related injuries could be reduced as much as 39% to 57% if all SUV roofs were built to the Xterra’s standard. Like I said, you Nissan guys have got some bragging rights today! Bringing up the rear: The 1996-2000 Toyota 4Runner, the 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the 1996-2004 Chevy S-10 Blazer, which only took 4,300 pounds to its noggin before collapsing. Check out the IIHS report at iihs.org; it’s definitely food for thought.
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Toyota Tacoma Research
When purchasing a new car it is important to be prepared and know all the information in order to make a good decision. Research the Toyota Tacoma and find reviews and information on fuel economy, features, options, specs, reviews and more. The V6 standard engine in the Tacoma gives you 236 horsepower with an estimated 18 mpg. It has a trade in value of $18,276.00 which should come in handy when you go to shop for your next car. You also might want to research the Honda Pilot and the Saturn VUE.
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