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Old 10-23-2006, 08:11 AM   #1
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Default Suzuki Jimny flips in swedish moose test

just like the Mercedes A-class in 1997, yesterday, the second car flipped during the moose test. This time it was the new Suzuki Jimny.

In the instructionmanual Suzuki warns about making quick turns






article in norwegian
http://www.aftenposten.no/forbruker/...cle1505239.ece

in swedish
http://www.vibilagare.com/artikel.as...6-F63A244A2FBB
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Old 10-23-2006, 09:22 AM   #2
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The photo is a bit hilarious... eeheheheheh
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Old 10-23-2006, 09:51 AM   #3
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Haha! The high centre of gravity is a problem on a lot of these soft-roaders.
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Old 10-23-2006, 01:27 PM   #4
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Nothing really unexpected..... but I'm afraid they will have to make some changes to the car... just like the A-class.

BTW, the pic is great
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Old 10-24-2006, 02:43 AM   #5
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Lol that is indeed a great photo.

I take it the guy driving was ok also
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Old 10-24-2006, 05:18 AM   #6
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Lol i shouldnt have seen this... its my best friends car, and the car we use for offroad... LOL!!!! In fact our Jimny has a +5cm kit and balanced with gas Blinstein's !! So maybe its even easier to roll over LOL!!!
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