Like Johnny Cash, this SUV walks the line

Handling

Handling is nimble enough at slow speeds on tight mountain single track or in parking lots, but the too-soft suspension wallows in turns at city driving speeds. There’s less of that on higher speed sweepers, but only on smooth roads. That’s OK for long trips, but it doesn’t inspire car-like confidence. Speed-sensitive steering is quick enough at slow speeds, a bit vague at higher speeds and there’s more understeer than we’d like. Brakes are spongy and initial response is disconcertingly slow, but stepping harder on the pedal brings the two-ton truck to heal reasonably fast. Off-pavement, the softness of the suspension is a benefit.

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