April 2008
Blind-zone measurements: Small SUVs
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.
| Make/Model | Year | Driver 5 feet 8 inches | Driver 5 feet 1 inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL SUVS - TWO DOOR | |||
| Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited | 2005 | 5 | 11 |
| SMALL SUVS - FOUR DOOR | |||
| Chevrolet Equinox LT | 2004 | 18 | 28 |
| Chevrolet Equinox LT | 2007 | 21 | 29 |
| Dodge Nitro SLT | 2007 | 13 | 23 |
| Ford Escape XLT | 2004 | 13 | 16 |
| Ford Escape XLT | 2008 | 11 | 17 |
| Honda CR-V EX | 2005 | 14 | 20 |
| Honda CR-V EX | 2007 | 17 | 22 |
| Honda Element EX | 2007 | 19 | 23 |
| Honda Element EX | 2003 | 18 | 35 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Limited | 2007 | 19 | 30 |
| Hyundai Tucson 4WD GLS | 2005 | 13 | 27 |
| Jeep Compass Sport | 2007 | 13 | 18 |
| Jeep Liberty Limited diesel | 2005 | 12 | 18 |
| Jeep Patriot | 2007 | 13 | 18 |
| Jeep Wrangler Unlimited | 2007 | 8 | 22 |
| Kia Sorento EX | 2003 | 14 | 26 |
| Kia Sportage EX | 2007 | 12 | 21 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander XLS | 2007 | 13 | 20 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander XLS | 2003 | 15 | 26 |
| Nissan Xterra S | 2005 | 10 | 18 |
| Pontiac Aztek | 2003 | 9 | 14 |
| Saturn Vue Greenline | 2007 | 18 | 26 |
| Saturn Vue V6 | 2004 | 16 | 22 |
| Saturn Vue XR | 2008 | 15 | 22 |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2003 | 7 | 12 |
| Subaru Forester 2.5 X | 2006 | 9 | 12 |
| Subaru Forester 2.5XT Sports | 2007 | 8 | 13 |
| Suzuki XL7 | 2007 | 25 | 46 |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2007 | 14 | 27 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2004 | 12 | 22 |
| Toyota RAV4 Base (4cyl) | 2006 | 18 | 25 |
| Toyota RAV4 Limited (V6) | 2006 | 16 | 21 |
