Gentex Corporation, the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors announced today that it is shipping its rear camera display (RCD) mirror for ten additional Hyundai/Kia vehicle models.
The RCD mirror is offered in European, Asian and other overseas markets on the Hyundai Tucson/ ix35, Santa Fe, ix20, and Accent, as well as the Kia Sportage, Carens, Grand Carnival, Venga, K7, and K5. In the US, the Grand Carnival is badged as the Kia Sedona.
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With the addition of these 10 new programs, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors now offer 15 models with the Gentex RCD Mirror feature.
“Hyundai/Kia continues to increase the availability of the Gentex RCD Mirror by offering the feature in multiple markets, including North America, Europe and Asia and in multiple vehicle segments,” said Enoch Jen, Gentex senior vice president.
“The RCD Mirror offers many benefits — its quick-to-market, easy to install, lower overall cost, and is an intuitive display location. We are pleased that Hyundai/Kia recognizes the advantages of utilising the mirror as a display.”
In 2009, the company shipped around 573,000 RCD mirror units compared with approximately 270,000 units in 2008 and currently expects that RCD mirror units will double in calendar year 2010 compared with 2009.
