April 2008
Blind-zone measurements: Midsized 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDSIZED SUVS | |||
| Acura MDX Tech | 2007 | 19 (no camera), 0 with camera | 23 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Acura MDX Touring | 2003 | 0 with camera | 0 with camera |
| Acura RDX Tech | 2007 | 13 (no camera), 0 with camera | 21 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Audi Q7 | 2007 | 12 (no camera), 0 with camera | 19 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| BMW X3 | 2007 | 14 | 24 |
| BMW X5 3.0i | 2005 | 17 | 28 |
| BMW X5 3.0i | 2007 | 18 (no camera), 0 with camera | 21 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Buick Enclave | 2008 | 23 | 30 |
| Cadillac SRX V6 | 2007 | 16 | 26 |
| Cadillac SRX V8 | 2004 | 19 | 27 |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT LT | 2003 | 19 | 35 |
| Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT (standard wheelbase) | 2006 | 16 | 21 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 2004 | 21 | 39 |
| Ford Edge SEL | 2007 | 19 | 28 |
| Ford Explorer XLT | 2006 | 18 | 26 |
| Ford Freestyle SEL AWD | 2005 | 19 | 28 |
| Ford Taurus X | 2008 | 17 | 23 |
| Honda Pilot EX-L | 2005 | 0 with camera | 0 with camera |
| Hummer H3 | 2006 | 31 | 45 |
| Hyundai Veracruz | 2007 | 20 | 23 |
| Infiniti FX35 | 2003 | 15 | 22 |
| Jeep Commander Limited | 2006 | 44 | 69 |
| Land Rover LR3 V8 SE | 2005 | 26 | 39 |
| Lexus GX470 | 2004 | 15 | 24 |
| Lexus RX350 | 2007 | 17 (no camera), 0 with camera | 21 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Lexus RX400h | 2006 | 17 (no camera), 0 with camera | 21 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Lincoln MXX | 2007 | 25 (no camera), 0 with camera | 27 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Mazda CX-7 | 2007 | 15 (no camera), 0 with camera | 18 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Mercedes-Benz ML350 | 2006 | 16 | 24 |
| Mercedes-Benz R500 | 2006 | 13 | 19 |
| Mercury Mountaineer Luxury AWD | 2005 | 14 | 18 |
| Mitsubishi Endeavor XLS | 2004 | 18 | 30 |
| Mitsubishi Montero Limited | 2003 | 11 | 23 |
| Nissan Murano SL | 2005 | 14 | 22 |
| Nissan Pathfinder LE | 2005 | 14 | 18 |
| Saturn Outlook XR | 2007 | 26 | 46 |
| Subaru B9 Tribeca | 2006 | 19 | 29 |
| Subaru Tribeca | 2008 | 18 | 29 |
| Toyota 4Runner SR5 | 2003 | 13 | 22 |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2006 | 17 | 20 |
| Toyota Highlander Limited | 2008 | 19 | 29 |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2004 | 11 | 22 |
| Volvo XC90 T6 | 2003 | 14 | 25 |
| Volvo XC90 V8 | 2006 | 18 | 28 |
