April 2008
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Blind-zone measurements: Large SUVs
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 SUVS
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2005 18 25
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2007 18 (no camera), 0 with camera 29 (no camera), 0 with camera
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 2007 16 38
Dodge Durango Limited 2004 19 24
Ford Expedition 2007 23 39
Lincoln Navigator Ultimate 2007 25 39
Mercedes-Benz GL450 2007 21 37
Nissan Pathfinder Armada LE 2004 17 24
Toyota Sequoia Limited 2002 14 25