C&D dropped the ball! The H3, FJ Cruiser, Xterra, and the Grand Cherokee were tested off road - says right on the cover.
How did the H3 fare? Dead last
At the end of 2.5 days of dust, dirt, and rocks, each editor was asked, "If you had to make that same trip by yourself, which vehicle would you choose?" Unanimous reply: the H3. So why did the H3 end up dead last? Because it had to travel 200 miles to the trail and 200 miles back to LA. WTF – this was an off-road test!
In C&D's subjective scoring, Off-Road Capability was only worth 5 of a possible 265 points. (The Rebates and Discounts category was also worth 5 points.) No ground clearance category, no approach and departure angles, no breakover angles because no one who goes off-road cares about these ratings.
Did they test the Saleen S7 on the cover in the snow and rate its snow traction in their subjective scoring – No!
Did they test the Mosler MT900S also on the cover under the artic ocean and rate its open sea worthiness in their subjective scoring – No!
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