On my way home from work, I was lined up with one of these at a stoplight. Not sure if it was AWD or FWD. The lane merged left and I was in the right lane. So naturally I get on the gas from the light so I could get over. The Nissan took me out on the launch, without squealing the tires or anything, by about half a car length. To my demise it pulled hard and stayed about 2 1/2 -3 lengths ahead till 80 so I just scooted in behind the guy . Oh well he can go brag to his friends he beat an Escort in his SUV