GX Camera quality vs $27k Chevy camera quality
02-16-19, 10:12 AM
#16
LOL excitebike!
so just a new part number will cost $10,000. this includes all the drawing updates, system changes, supply chain integration, etc.
then have to qual test it, theres another $50,000. stuff like mil-std-810
then durability testing, another $25,000
thats all on top of a redesign effort, including design reviews with a room full of engineers/managers.
then change the kanban tags, and track old vs new inventory.
then update the repair manuals, software, drawings, etc.
theres a lot more, but you get the idea
so just a new part number will cost $10,000. this includes all the drawing updates, system changes, supply chain integration, etc.
then have to qual test it, theres another $50,000. stuff like mil-std-810
then durability testing, another $25,000
thats all on top of a redesign effort, including design reviews with a room full of engineers/managers.
then change the kanban tags, and track old vs new inventory.
then update the repair manuals, software, drawings, etc.
theres a lot more, but you get the idea
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cb1111 (08-22-19)
02-16-19, 12:52 PM
#17
Lead Lap
While true, Lexus take it to a whole new level of crazy. Same cruise control lever for 2 decades, similarly other components exist. Only now with the intro of the Toyota Generation Next Architecture have we finally see them move to newer components, and even then no HD camera.
02-17-19, 11:24 AM
#19
Driver
screen quality is decent, it looks HD (it's 480p) when playing DVDs in comparison to camera picture quality, this makes me wonder if one soldered in aftermarket camera would alleviate the problem
08-22-19, 05:28 AM
#20
Instructor
The company I work for just supplied me with a 2019 Chevy Equinox. As soon as I put it in reverse I noticed how much better the picture quiality was than my wife’s new GX. I mean it’s like a tube tv vs 4KUHD! I do understand that Chevy takes a very cheaply made vehicle and stuff it full of shiny electronics and that the GX is a better vehicle 1000x over but come on. They could have at least sprung for a better backup camera!!
Has as anyone else noticed made this comparison and had their stomach turn?
Has as anyone else noticed made this comparison and had their stomach turn?
08-22-19, 05:35 AM
#21
Instructor
10-29-20, 06:24 AM
#26
Wife's 2016 Subaru Outback rear camera is miles better than the rear camera in my 2016 GX. While I do prefer reliability over every new bell and whistle, as a former owner of three 4Runners, Lexus just seems lazy with things like the backup camera and ****ty audio system (STILL without CarPlay). The GX is comfortable and quiet but the way they've failed to implement real upgrades during a model run is pathetic.
As far as cost goes, I cannot imagine that a backup camera with better resolution would be more expensive than redoing the grill every other year. And the grill has nothing to do with safety. Priorities...
As far as cost goes, I cannot imagine that a backup camera with better resolution would be more expensive than redoing the grill every other year. And the grill has nothing to do with safety. Priorities...
10-29-20, 10:59 AM
#27
I don’t mind it much. Yes every other vehicle I’ve had in recent memory had a better backup camera. It’s not important since you should be using your head as well, you know like we used to. 
Ever think maybe stuff like this Toyota does kept the cost down? The price for a GX is a steal of a deal for what you get and THAT is more important than a dumb camera in my personal opinion.
Had I realized how well priced GX’s were I would of bought one instead of my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or Charger R/T.
Ever think maybe stuff like this Toyota does kept the cost down? The price for a GX is a steal of a deal for what you get and THAT is more important than a dumb camera in my personal opinion. Had I realized how well priced GX’s were I would of bought one instead of my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or Charger R/T.
10-29-20, 11:04 AM
#28
I don’t mind it much. Yes every other vehicle I’ve had in recent memory had a better backup camera. It’s not important since you should be using your head as well, you know like we used to. Ever think maybe stuff like this Toyota does kept the cost down? The price for a GX is a steal of a deal for what you get and THAT is more important than a dumb camera in my personal opinion.
Had I realized how well priced GX’s were I would of bought one instead of my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or Charger R/T.
Ever think maybe stuff like this Toyota does kept the cost down? The price for a GX is a steal of a deal for what you get and THAT is more important than a dumb camera in my personal opinion.Had I realized how well priced GX’s were I would of bought one instead of my Grand Cherokee Trailhawk or Charger R/T.
10-29-20, 03:17 PM
#29
Super Moderator
