2019 Renault Kadjar Looks Safe in Moose Test

For example, Renault has upsized the engines and given them more power in some cases. Instead of the unreliable old 1.2-liter turbo, you now have the 1.3-liter that's also in the Mercedes A-Class, while a diesel displacing 1.7 liters offers up to 150 HP, which is what you really need in a vehicle of this size. We also like what they did with the interior and taillights.

In the past, the biggest problem with SUVs was they were prone to tipping over. However, modern electronics keep the 2019 Kadjar nice and safe. This independent moose test conducted by km77 shows the vehicle can handle sudden changes of direction at 77 km/h.

We'll remind you that the moose test is supposed to emulate a real-life scenario where some kind of wild animal pops up in the middle of the lane. And while bears or foxes are less and less common, people popping out of side streets without looking, unfortunately, aren't.

The reviewers say the Kadjar felt very predictable and safe. The computers immediately dragged off a lot of the speed it was carrying, so by the end of the test, it's only doing about 30 km/h without any human intervention. They were even able to take the test at 83 km/h, but the Renault clipped a cone. Still, we can think of many low cars that aren't this good.

This kind of behavior also means the Kadjar is also boring to drive. But does that really factor into anybody's driving decision? Maybe when you're after a Porsche Cayenne or Range Rover Sport, but not the cheapest practical crossover you can buy that's not a Dacia.