MPV versus 4x4 crash test Bookmark Video Tweet A common reason given by SUV drivers is the supposed safety benefits of driving a large off-roader, presumably on the basis that it's safer to be in a car that poses more danger to your fellow road-goers than anyone else.This test, again from TV's Fifth Gear, seems to suggest otherwise, as an ageing Land Rover Discovery is smashed into a more recent Renault Espace MPV at 40mph.While the Disco is undoubtedly larger, the MPV's more modern safety technology is clearly the more valuable.• Watch the best - or worst - car safety crash tests Related Videos BACK MotorTorque iPhone app 12 days of Christmas - drink driving Don’t drink and drive - Haunted by the past Drink driving – your brain Pay attention or pay the price - school Dont drink and drive - hospital bed Seat belt safety - spirit leaves the body Network rail - level crossing awareness Distractions in a car MORE More from this Channel (Roads And Safety) MotorTorque iPhone app Here is our new MotorTorque app that allows you to... 12 days of Christmas - drink driving A family prepares for the Christmas holidays, but the father... Don’t drink and drive - Haunted by the past A man is haunted by the image of a child... Around The Web MotorTorque around the web viral video mashup | April 2nd 2013 April is here and so is another around the web... Free Running Peugeot 208 - MotorTorque Here at MotorTorque we are always looking to do something... MotorTorque around the web viral video mashup | February 2013 We're starting as we mean to go on with our... Car Adverts 2013 Maserati GranCabrio MC teaser Listen to the exciting sound of the new Maserati GranCabrio... MotorTorque iPhone app Here is our new MotorTorque app that allows you to... Audi - Luxury Has Progressed advert This is a cheeky addition by Audi that directly compares... Guides And Advice Mitsubishi range overview Mitsubishi has a strong reputation for off-road vehicles, with the... Range Rover Evoque - MotorTorque behind the scenes Here at MotorTorque, we try to ensure that each of... 2013 Kahn special - MotorTorque Famed for its lavishly customised vehicles, the Kahn brand is... Motorshows New Chevrolet Spark sneak preview - Geneva Motor Show 2013 Building on the already successful Spark city car is this... New Qoros GQ3 sneak preview - Geneva Motor Show 2013 The GQ3 saloon is the first official model release by... New Renault Scenic XMOD sneak preview - Geneva Motor Show 2013 Revealed at Geneva alongside the new Renault Captur mini-SUV, the... New Car Reviews Mitsubishi range overview Mitsubishi has a strong reputation for off-road vehicles, with the... Mercedes SL350 Review Fast, polished and oozing class. The Mercedes SL350 is certainly... Fiat Panda Review The third generation Fiat Panda has advanced significantly since we... Comments