Front visibility is good. The front and side pillars are thin and easy to see past, and the rear headrests don’t jut too far into your field of view. The hood slopes away quickly for a good view of the road, and the side mirrors are large enough to see two-wheeled Suzukis before squashing them. The problem is the rear view. The two rearmost pillars are thick enough to make backing up a problem, and there’s no rear-view camera or backup sensors available to help out. The XL7’s compact dimensions help in parking lots, but the pillars are a pain nonetheless.