April 2008
Blind-zone measurements: Large sedans
This chart shows the length of the blind spot 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.
| Make/Model | Year | Driver 5 feet 8 inches | Driver 5 feet 1 inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARGE SEDANS | |||
| Audi A8 L | 2004 | 20 | 27 |
| BMW 745Li | 2003 | 14 | 25 |
| Buick Lucerne | 2006 | 16 | 24 |
| Buick Park Avenue Ultra | 2003 | 9 | 20 |
| Cadillac DTS | 2006 | 12 | 30 |
| Chrysler 300 Touring | 2005 | 16 | 23 |
| Chrysler 300C | 2005 | 16 | 23 |
| Dodge Charger SXT (6 cyl) | 2006 | 11 | 22 |
| Ford Five Hundred SEL AWD, FWD | 2005 | 10 | 16 |
| Ford Taurus Limited | 2008 | 11 | 20 |
| Hyundai Azera Limited | 2006 | 11 | 21 |
| Hyundai XG350 L | 2003 | 9 | 24 |
| Jaguar XJ8 Vanden Plas | 2004 | 11 | 19 |
| Kia Amanti | 2004 | 10 | 21 |
| Lexus LS430 | 2003 | 9 | 16 |
| Lexus LS460 | 2007 | 15 (no camera), 0 with camera | 25 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Lincoln Town Car (standard wheel base) | 2003 | 12 | 21 |
| Mercedes-Benz S430 | 2003 | 11 | 22 |
| Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2007 | 12 | 21 |
| Mercury Grand Marquis LSE | 2003 | 11 | 23 |
| Toyota Avalon XLS | 2005 | 15 | 25 |
