ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.

2019 Lexus ES is first mass-produced car to replace side mirrors with cameras

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-12-18, 09:15 AM
  #1  
signdetres
Racer
Thread Starter
 
signdetres's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,883
Received 870 Likes on 502 Posts
Default 2019 Lexus ES is first mass-produced car to replace side mirrors with cameras
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/09/12/...#slide-7420346



signdetres is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 09:21 AM
  #2  
Toys4RJill
Lexus Fanatic
 
Toys4RJill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ON/NY
Posts: 30,486
Received 62 Likes on 53 Posts
Default

I find it interesting they are going this route.

If this was a GM move. People would bash it.
Toys4RJill is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 09:23 AM
  #3  
LeX2K
Lexus Champion
 
LeX2K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Alberta
Posts: 19,439
Received 2,712 Likes on 2,297 Posts
Default
That doesn't look tacked on at all.
LeX2K is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 09:30 AM
  #4  
LexBob2
Lexus Champion
 
LexBob2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Illinois
Posts: 10,990
Received 137 Likes on 111 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by LexsCTJill

I find it interesting they are going this route.

If this was a GM move. People would bash it.
How do you know this?
LexBob2 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 09:36 AM
  #5  
GS3Tek
Moderator
iTrader: (8)
 
GS3Tek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: so cal
Posts: 12,358
Received 163 Likes on 124 Posts
Default
but it's only in Japan.

No wonder why I didn't see it mentioned in the '19 ES for here.

And strange that lexus would give it to the ES first. They should've give it to the LS and LC and then trickle it down to the lesser models.
GS3Tek is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 09:50 AM
  #6  
TF109B
Lexus Champion
 
TF109B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Washington
Posts: 2,266
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by GS3Tek
but it's only in Japan.

No wonder why I didn't see it mentioned in the '19 ES for here.

And strange that lexus would give it to the ES first. They should've give it to the LS and LC and then trickle it down to the lesser models.
It's probably optional and the ES is their biggest selling car so why not see if it's an actual hit on their hit vehicle? If it is, then I guess we'll see it on other Lexus'
TF109B is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 09:53 AM
  #7  
RXSF
Moderator
 
RXSF's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 12,045
Likes: 0
Received 69 Likes on 42 Posts
Default
wow, they beat the audi etron by 3 months

but it looks like a terrible afterthought. Audi has a much better implementation. But I also think people in Japan would be more willing to accept tech like this
RXSF is offline  
Reply

Trending Topics

Old 09-12-18, 09:58 AM
  #8  
JDR76
Lexus Champion
 
JDR76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 12,332
Received 1,603 Likes on 1,021 Posts
Default
I have a hard time seeing how the small benefits can offset the added cost and complexity.
JDR76 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 10:21 AM
  #9  
AJLex19
Lead Lap
 
AJLex19's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: NY
Posts: 3,617
Received 1,134 Likes on 841 Posts
Default
Not a fan: I feel like another screen near or close to me is another distraction...we already have cell phone nav screens, infotainment screens, some folks have a Heads Up Display options, a mini-info screen on the driver dash, and now we have another screen to view the side mirrors. Yikes!
AJLex19 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 11:57 AM
  #10  
Hoovey689
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Hoovey689's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 42,284
Received 122 Likes on 82 Posts
Default
If they had put the camera where that little black vortex generator is, I'd understand. Otherwise this is just as intrusive as a side mirror to begin with
Hoovey689 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 12:22 PM
  #11  
mk416
Advanced
 
mk416's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: CA
Posts: 674
Received 50 Likes on 46 Posts
Default
Is this going to be weatherproof? Rain droplets on the lens will make the whole thing hard to see as well compared to the conventional mirrors.
mk416 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 12:24 PM
  #12  
Hoovey689
Moderator
iTrader: (16)
 
Hoovey689's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: California
Posts: 42,284
Received 122 Likes on 82 Posts
Default

Hoovey689 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 12:27 PM
  #13  
JDR76
Lexus Champion
 
JDR76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 12,332
Received 1,603 Likes on 1,021 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by mk416
Is this going to be weatherproof? Rain droplets on the lens will make the whole thing hard to see as well compared to the conventional mirrors.
From the linked article:

Lexus says there are a couple other advantages for going digital here too. For one, the camera modules are able to resist the accumulation of raindrops and snow due to their design.
JDR76 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 12:34 PM
  #14  
4TehNguyen
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
4TehNguyen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 26,033
Received 51 Likes on 46 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by AJLex19
Not a fan: I feel like another screen near or close to me is another distraction...we already have cell phone nav screens, infotainment screens, some folks have a Heads Up Display options, a mini-info screen on the driver dash, and now we have another screen to view the side mirrors. Yikes!
how is a screen displaying the image of a car next to you different than a mirror displaying the image of a car next to you? These screens are even closer in than a side mirror is, I would argue its less distracting since you dont have to glance over as far.
4TehNguyen is offline  
Reply
Old 09-12-18, 12:50 PM
  #15  
GSteg
Rookie
iTrader: (15)
 
GSteg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 16,017
Likes: 0
Received 78 Likes on 60 Posts
Default
I much prefer Honda's approach with their LaneWatch system. At least you still have the mirror.

I'm all for advancement in technology but this one....I don't know..
GSteg is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: 2019 Lexus ES is first mass-produced car to replace side mirrors with cameras


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:51 AM.