It comes with plenty of safety features too, including side - curtain air bags for all passengers, plus electric power - assisted steering and electronic stability control for better traction when
driving over uneven surfaces.
The Limited trim comes standard with an X-REAS suspension system that automatically adjusts the damping force of shocks when
driving over uneven surfaces or cornering.
Overall, the materials are good for the price you pay, but I should mention that the press car I drove had nearly 12,400 miles (20,000 km) on the clock and things were rattling all over the cabin when
driving over uneven surfaces.
The Honda CR - V has a generous 6.8 inches of ground clearance vs. 6.3 inches in the Rav4, making the CR - V a great choice for anyone who
drives over uneven surfaces, potholes or raised driveway entrances.
Not exact matches
Cadillac coil springs help the suspension system provide the wheels with the ability to move independently with the varied levels of the road
surface, allowing all four wheels to retain their grip on the road, and the body of the vehicle to glide along relatively undisturbed
over uneven driving surfaces.
When the sedans
drive over rough or
uneven surfaces, or on slippery roads, the antilock braking system may not work properly, according to NHTSA.
The shocks and spring rates have been tuned on the firm side, so ride quality is somewhat choppy
over uneven surfaces, but when the road gets twisty, you may forget that you're
driving an all - wheel -
drive people - hauler (the CX - 7 also comes in fwd).
Driving over potholes,
uneven surfaces and off - camber ruts in the city are a non-issue for the Highlander.
The two ends of the anti-roll bar twist relative to each other when cornering (or when only one side of the vehicle is
driving over very
uneven road
surfaces).
The ride height too seems to have been jacked up, again a measure to ensure the bottom of the car does not scrape while
driving over speed breakers or
uneven surfaces.
For a photo - shoot, we decided to
drive up a hilly road and there we got an opportunity to experience the Crysta's ride
over rocky and
uneven surfaces (check photo - gallery).