moose test

The BMW X1 is supposed to be the nimble crossover in the brand’s lineup. It’s the smallest, sportiest, and most enthusiast-driven by nature. SUVs like the X3, X5, and X7 are all increasingly more luxurious….

The Spanish journalists at km77 got behind the wheel of another BMW to put it through its paces in moose and slalom tests. After the X3 LCI evaluated last month, it was time for the…

SUVs generally don’t impress in a moose test because of their higher center of gravity, but the BMW X3 LCI featured here performed more than decently while tackling the evasive maneuver. The model in question…

The MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV has an impossibly long name for such a (relatively) small car. It’s the first and last version of the crossover with a plug-in hybrid powertrain since the next-gen model…

Colloquially known as the moose test, the evasive maneuver shows how a car behaves when attempting to evade an obstacle. The procedure has its origins in Sweden where evaluations were first made in the 1970s….

The Moose test has become a dreaded event in the view of many car makers. It’s truly a headache for a lot of them, including well-established manufacturers and their sports cars. The most recent example…

When BMW began developing electric cars, enthusiasts were hoping that the new EVs would keep the handling that BMWs have always been known for. With cars like the BMW iX3, which is an all-electric BMW…

The moose test has made many victims over the course of history, with the most intensively debated being the first generation Mercedes A-Class in 1997, which failed the test in big fashion. Even though the…

If there’s something we’ve established about the new MINI Cooper SE is its fun factor. The addition of the electric powertrain to that compact car turned it into a zippy model, despite the added weight….

The dreaded Moose test has claimed the reputation of several cars over the years. It’s not terribly complicated but it does push the cars to their limits in terms of grip and handling. The new…