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Moose test of the week: Subaru Outback

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SilverOnyx
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For anyone that follows these tests, the max passing speed was 72 km/h.
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"fully loaded to gross limit"
yikes. I'd not want to toss an OB around like that fully loaded. But if they are using weight plates placed on the floorboards, that anchors the c.g. low, which isn't all bad.
72kph = 45mph
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Well that was disappointing. I was expecting a crash test with a moose or an analog moose. This was just a lane change and no wreckage showing what a moose will do to the car and occupants.
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SilverOnyx said:
The "Moose Test" video.
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Most car enthusiasts are familiar with the ubiquitous "Moose Test" as defined by real-life Mercedes Benz incident.
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Is The Moose Test An Official Crash Test?

Modern cars need to be more than just attractive, comfortable, and powerful performers - safety standards are higher than ever, and buyers want to know that they will be kept safe while on the road. Safety authorities in the USA run specific crash tests to develop official ratings that guide...
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RobertD
How about this one

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RobertD
Or the one from Myth Busters

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4:20
Modern crossover classic ?!
..are they explaining music genre or a car body type.
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RobertD said:
Well that was disappointing. I was expecting a crash test with a moose or an analog moose. This was just a lane change and no wreckage showing what a moose will do to the car and occupants.
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Disappointing, or more specifically, not exciting is what I like to see in these tests. Check out the previous Jeep Grand Cherokee for an SUV that couldn't pass a moose test. Jeep actually made revisions to the stability control programming as a result.
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I always wondered what happened to that kid from the Peanuts comic strip.
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4:20
RobertD said:
How about this one

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I noticed very important variable missing with this crash test. Compare to the few encounter I had with Moose note no collision, nor animal was hurt
1. Moose were always facing straight at me.
2. Male Moose has broad antler's.
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