Lexus the first to put side view cameras into production
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Lexus the first to put side view cameras into production
This is for the ES, but I wonder if they will also be added to the next generation IS?
https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/lexus-first-put-digital-side-view-cameras-production/
Last edited by JBison73; 09-12-18 at 05:45 PM.
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This is correct (along with the other Honda offerings). But from the article, this looks like its REPLACING the side mirrors with a camera + screen, not supplementing it like in Honda. Not sure how I feel, especially with all those screens (4 digital screens, along with your normal windshield vision, rear view mirror, and possibly a mounted phone). Seems dangerous to me.
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I've actually thought about this in my mind for years. Would be way better than mirrors. Mirrors are a huge compromise. I do not like the tacked-on look from Lexus on the inside. They could've done better on the screen.
I think a nice solution to do away with those weird looking sticks on the side would be to have a flush mount wide angle camera on the side (very minimal sticking out, if any) and a camera somewhere at the back. Then combine the two on one screen for sort of a dual image.
And the Honda solution is just for changing lanes. The point of this is it REPLACES the current glass mirror system so you don't need a massive mirror (which Hondas still have). The mirror is unneeded weight, blocks sight lines, and is noisy and not very aero.
I think a nice solution to do away with those weird looking sticks on the side would be to have a flush mount wide angle camera on the side (very minimal sticking out, if any) and a camera somewhere at the back. Then combine the two on one screen for sort of a dual image.
And the Honda solution is just for changing lanes. The point of this is it REPLACES the current glass mirror system so you don't need a massive mirror (which Hondas still have). The mirror is unneeded weight, blocks sight lines, and is noisy and not very aero.
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I don't want it, but then I am becoming a bit of a curmudgeon. In my first IS, I thought the backup camera and BSM were nice to have, but unnecessary. Now, I am grateful to have both. My folks have a Honda Civic and the center console shows a curb and right side of car view when the right turn signal is activated (so, this feature would never actually come up in a BMW...LOL) and I'm not sure what to do with it, but I think it might help with not running someone over (I have never run anyone over). I am sure if I spent more time in the driver's seat with that tech available, I would eventually get it.
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