- In This Article
- Overview
- Best and worst
- Blind zones by vehicle type
- Small sedans
- Midsized sedans
- Large sedans
- Wagons & hatchbacks
- Small SUVs
- Midsized SUVs
- Large SUVs
- Minivans
- Pickups
- Coupes
- Convertibles & roadsters
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Best and worst rear blind zones
This chart shows the length of the blind zone of each listed vehicle. The distance noted is how far behind the vehicle a 28-inch traffic cone had to be before the person, sitting in the driver's seat, could see its top by looking through the rear window.
Best and Worst Rules
Distances are provided for vehicles that are currently sold with no major changes from tested vehicle. "Best" does not include vehicles with cameras. "Worst" can include vehicles with cameras if the camera is optional. Plus, watch a video on how we test blind zones.
Best and worst rear blind zones
| Small Four-Door Sedans | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2010 Toyota Yaris sedan (7 feet) | 2010 Toyota Yaris sedan (16 feet) |
| Worst | 2011 Ford Fiesta SE sedan (19 feet) | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO (37 feet) |
| Average small sedan (feet) | 12 | 24 |
| Midsized Sedans | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2009 Audi A4 2.0T, 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 (8 feet) | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2010 Audi A6 (16 feet) |
| Worst | 2010 Ford Fusion SEL V6 (25 feet) | 2010 Ford Fusion SEL V6 (40 feet without camera) |
| Average mid-sized sedan (feet) | 13 | 22 |
| Large Sedans | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2006 Hyundai Azera, 2009 Hyundai Genesis (11 feet) | 2009 Hyundai Genesis (20 feet) |
| Worst | 2010 Ford Taurus Limited (23 feet) | 2010 Ford taurus Limited (37 feet) |
| Average large sedan (feet) | 13 | 23 |
| Wagons & Hatchbacks | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2011 Mazda2 (4 feet) | 2008 Smart ForTwo (7 feet) |
| Worst | 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T (15 feet) | 2007 Scion xB, 2008 Scion xD (21 feet) |
| Average wagon and hatchback (feet) | 9 | 15 |
| Small SUVs | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT (7 feet) | 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X, 2008 Infiniti EX35 (16 feet) |
| Worst | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (19 feet) | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (30 feet) |
| Average Small SUV (feet) | 14 | 22 |
| Midsized SUVs | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (11 feet) | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder LE (18 feet) |
| Worst | 2007 Lincoln MKX (25 feet) | 2010 Land Rover LR4 (38 feet) |
| Average Mid-sized SUV (feet) | 18 | 28 |
| Large SUVs | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best | 2008 Toyota Sequoia, 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe (16 feet) | 2008 Toyota Sequoia (22 feet) |
| Worst | 2007 Lincoln Navigator (25 feet) | 2007 Lincoln Navigator, 2007 Ford Expedition EL (39 feet) |
| Average large SUV (feet) | 19 | 31 |
| Minivans | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best Minivan | 2011 Nissan Quest (17 without camera) | 2011 Nissan quest (26 without camera) |
| Worst Minivan | none | none |
| Average Minivan (feet) | 15 | 26 |
| Pickups | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best Truck | 2005 Nissan Frontier LE (16 feet) | 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (24 feet) |
| Worst Truck | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LTZ, 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2009 Ford F-150 (31 feet) | 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche (50 feet) |
| Average Truck (feet) | 24 | 35 |
| Two-Door Coupes and Sports Cars | ||
| 5'8" driver | 5'1" driver | |
| Best two-door coupe | 2006 Porsche 911 (6 ft) | 2006 Porsche 911 (12 ft) |
| Worst two-door coupe | 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (16 feet) | 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (25 feet) |
| Average two-door coupe (feet) | 13 | 22 |
Posted: October 2005 — Last reviewed: June 2011
