Wouldn't it be safer and more prudent if one was constantly reminded
through
the handling of the vehicle that it weighed 5000 lbs, especially when
it
comes to stopping, cornering and for economy when accelerating?


No way. Car like handling refers to good handling that can get a driver
out of trouble faster than a ponderous truck. These crossovers weigh
over two tons, but they have tweaked them so that they are not
ponderous to drive and have excellent stopping. The whole point is to
NOT end up with a truck.

RB
35s5
NY