The auto industry has introduced incredible new safety features over the past year alone, from automatic braking and lane assist to auto-pilot and driver mitigation systems. But with all of this innovative technology, there's still one safety feature we often overlook: visibility. While many manufacturers do offer custom attachments and electronics to help with blind spots, they are of course sold separately and can get pretty expensive.
According to common driver complaints, here is a list of 5 popular vehicles that ranked lower than most when it comes to visibility.
1. Jeep Wrangler
Rugged and built for off-roading, the Jeep Wrangler may perform well with drivers climbing boulders or drifting through mud pits, but take it out into the city and the experience changes.
A lot of Wrangler drivers enjoy taking the doors off during the hot summer months, but no doors means no side mirrors. A lot of people also complain about the spare tire on the back which further obstructs visibility. Its high dashboard and long hood make it more difficult to see over the front as well.
Rugged and built for off-roading, the Jeep Wrangler may perform well with drivers climbing boulders or drifting through mud pits, but take it out into the city and the experience changes.
A lot of Wrangler drivers enjoy taking the doors off during the hot summer months, but no doors means no side mirrors. A lot of people also complain about the spare tire on the back which further obstructs visibility. Its high dashboard and long hood make it more difficult to see over the front as well.
2. Toyota Tundra
While stylish and very popular with full-size truck enthusiasts, the Toyota Tundra has a few visibility flaws. The tall rear head restraints and wide roof pillars make for a more difficult view through the back window. As with many newer vehicles, the Tundra does include a rear camera which helps with blind spots.
While stylish and very popular with full-size truck enthusiasts, the Toyota Tundra has a few visibility flaws. The tall rear head restraints and wide roof pillars make for a more difficult view through the back window. As with many newer vehicles, the Tundra does include a rear camera which helps with blind spots.
3. Chevrolet Suburban
The new Suburban model is a beast. There are only a few options on the market for large families, and the Suburban is probably the most popular. Though it is obviously roomy and packed with technology, drivers have complained about visibility. Because of its length, you might have to strain your eyes to see over the third row and out the back window. As with the Jeep Wrangler, the Suburban's lengthy hood and high dashboard also makes it difficult to see small objects directly in front of you.
The new Suburban model is a beast. There are only a few options on the market for large families, and the Suburban is probably the most popular. Though it is obviously roomy and packed with technology, drivers have complained about visibility. Because of its length, you might have to strain your eyes to see over the third row and out the back window. As with the Jeep Wrangler, the Suburban's lengthy hood and high dashboard also makes it difficult to see small objects directly in front of you.
4. Chevrolet Camaro
One person compared the Camaro's visibility to that of a Panzer tank, and a lot of other drivers agree. It's fast, shiny, and really nice to look at but sits very close to the ground with a low roof and tiny windshields. Chevrolet engineers have introduced blind-spot technology to newer models, but it won't 100% cure these visibility issues.
One person compared the Camaro's visibility to that of a Panzer tank, and a lot of other drivers agree. It's fast, shiny, and really nice to look at but sits very close to the ground with a low roof and tiny windshields. Chevrolet engineers have introduced blind-spot technology to newer models, but it won't 100% cure these visibility issues.
5. Tesla Model X
This is nitpicking for some, but there have been several complaints regarding visibility in the Tesla Model X. If you look from the outside, you'll notice that the rear glass above the trunk cuts off a bit too soon, leaving an obvious blind spot. This coupled with the high head restraints can cause issues while looking back. The Model X does come equipped with blind spot monitoring, which uses cameras and ultrasonic sensors to show surrounding vehicles on the touchscreen.
This is nitpicking for some, but there have been several complaints regarding visibility in the Tesla Model X. If you look from the outside, you'll notice that the rear glass above the trunk cuts off a bit too soon, leaving an obvious blind spot. This coupled with the high head restraints can cause issues while looking back. The Model X does come equipped with blind spot monitoring, which uses cameras and ultrasonic sensors to show surrounding vehicles on the touchscreen.
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