Let's make sure we understand this analysis of NHTSA s updated rollover ratings . The Mazda RX-8, which stands, oh, say a mouse's knickers above the pavement, won't be as likely to roll over during an evasive maneuver as will a bread truck designed in 1947, such as the Mercury Mountaineer or Ford Explorer? Say it ain't so. This study came just in time, I hear SUV makers were going to be required to replace the ubiquitous rollover warning stickers with a mural of a 10-car pileup painted across all SUVs' front windshields.
As for the Nissan Quest Minivan being less prone to rollovers than a Toyota Sienna, between a toaster and a football, which do you think would win in terms of rollover stability? I'm betting my spinal cord (somewhat) on the toaster.
I say, trust your eyes.
NHTSA's Rollover home page (check out the animation)