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Best & worst visibility

Last updated: April 2013

Being able to see out and around a vehicle from the driver’s seat can directly impact your safety and those around you. Vehicles with big blind spots make it harder for driver’s to see other vehicles approaching, and even children or pets behind the vehicle. When a driver can’t see, it can be a recipe for disaster. Backup cameras and sensors can be helpful aids for those vehicles with poor visibility.

Our scores are a composite of how well drivers of different sizes can see forward, to the rear, to the sides, and while using inside and outside mirrors.

Best Worst
Infiniti G (sedan)
 Mini Cooper S (convertible)
Subaru Outback Toyota FJ Cruiser
Nissan Altima
 Nissan Z
Suzuki SX4 (sedan) Fisker Karma
  Porsche Boxster
  Chevrolet Camaro
   

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