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Lexus digital outer mirror debuts on the new ES in Japan in October

Starting with the new ES, Lexus will offer Digital Outer Mirrors on its vehicles.

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By installing small exterior cameras on the front doors, Lexus vehicles will provide its drivers with a clearer view of the vehicle’s surrounding area. The cameras in the Digital Outer Mirrors transmit the images onto 5-inch display monitors located inside the cabin at the base of the front pillars. Another advantage the Digital Outer Mirrors have over their conventional counterparts is that they are shaped to resist the accumulation of raindrops and snow, leaving the driver’s view unaffected.

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The system automatically enhances the corresponding area—left, right or behind—when the turn signals are activated, or when the transmission is put into reverse. The view of areas around the car can be manually enhanced by the driver to obtain complete peripheral awareness of the area around the vehicle.

By replacing the vehicle’s conventional side mirrors with small cameras, side mirrors no longer block the view outside the front windows, resulting in improved visibility. Wind noise has also been reduced, resulting in a quieter cabin.

The new ES goes on sale in late October. At this time, the Digital Outer Mirrors will only be available in Japan.

Comments

HarveyD

Excellent idea.

Eventually, multiple color displays (on full dashboard) will supply driver more useful views & information to increase safety and reduce accidents/casualties?

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