Nissan says it has developed a “smart rearview mirror”, the world’s first LCD monitor that also allows the driver to switch between the LCD monitor and the traditional rearview mirror.
Nissan will introduce the new rearview mirror system at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Nissan is planning to introduce the smart rearview mirror to global markets in 2015. The plan is to offer the product as a dealer option this spring in the Japanese market.
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The new rearview mirror has a built-in LCD monitor that can be activated in place of the conventional mirror. A high-resolution camera mounted on the rear of the vehicle provides the driver with a clear unobstructed view of the rear flanks, allowing the ability to check blind spots and other traffic conditions.
An additional feature of the smart rearview mirror is the versatile switch function. Operated by a control located at the bottom of the mirror, the driver can utilise the traditional rearview mirror system, or with a simple flip of a switch, gain an unobstructed rearward view behind the vehicle embedded on the LCD display.
Nissan says the smart rearview mirror provides a wider and clearer view when compared to a standard mirror. The LCD monitor provides unobstructed images of the rear flanks, making traditional obstructions associated with traditional rearview mirrors, such as C-pillars, a non-issue, it is claimed.
“Smart rearview mirror will give our customers the best possible view no matter how tall the passengers in the back seat, or the road conditions.” said Andy Palmer, Chief Planning Officer and executive Vice President of Nissan.
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By GlobalData“It also offers the possibility of new and exciting designs for our upcoming models because smart rearview mirror is an alternative to a very wide rear window for good visibility. We’ll have the flexibility to create new shapes, and to further improve aerodynamics for better fuel efficiency.”
