Which? names the best and worst cars for visibility

Which? has revealed the best and worst cars for visibility. Visibility within cars has come of increasing concern as manufacturers have struggled to meet conflicting demands. The A-pillar of a car has over the years got bigger to provide the body of the car with more strength and safety in a collision however they are also known to be increasingly restrictive to the drivers view. Balancing strength and visibility is a difficult task and Which? has revealed the winners and losers.Which? considered ‘all-round visibility’, a score for the panoramic view around the car from the driver’s seat, for their special feature in September’s issue of the consumer magazine out now.Richard Headland, Editor, Which? Car, said:“It’s important to consider visibility when choosing a car. Making the wrong choice can leave you with a car that is, at best, stressful to drive and, at worst, a safety risk.”Best Cars for Visibility Visibility Score Subaru Outback 63.2% Mercedes CLK Cabriolet 60.4% Citroen C4 Picasso 59.8% Citroen C6 59.2% Saab 9-5 Estate 59.0% Renault Espace 58.4% Fiat Multipla 58.2% Ford Focus estate 57.3% Mercedes SLK 57.3% Ford S-Max 56.2%Worst Cars for Visibility Visibility Score Honda Civic 30.4% Vauxhall Astra estate 30.3% Dodge Caliber 29.5% VW Touran 29.1% Seat Altea 28.6% Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 27.9% Honda FR-V 27.6% Honda S2000 26.4% Mazda MX-5 Convertible 26.1% Alfa Romeo Spider 18.2%

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