Many of us have had that increased heart-rate that comes from a near-miss backing out of a parking spot in a crowded lot or getting very close to curbing your wheels while parking. No matter how careful you are, a driver just can’t see everything.
Surround view cameras solve this problem by giving you better visibility of the entire area around your car. When activated, the camera turns on and the area around the car is shown on the screen in the car. Some manufacturers have gone as far as being able to see a virtual version of your car parking in the eyes of a spectator.
How do surround view cameras work?
The system works by taking video input from 4 or more cameras around the car and then combining them to simulate a camera looking down on the car.
Are surround view cameras worth the cost?
Surround view cameras are usually an option that comes standard with the highest end model of a car or with a parking package. This means that they can be quite expensive.
Which vehicles offer surround view cameras?
As of the time of writing, surround view cameras are offered as a standard or optional feature on these vehicles:
Acura
RLX, TLX, RDX, MDX
Audi
Available on most models
BMW
Available on most models
Cadillac
Escalade, CTS, XT5, XTS, CT6
Chevrolet
Bolt
Hyundai
Equus
Infiniti
Q50, QX50, QX60, QX70, and QX80.
Land Rover
Available on most models
Lexus
LS, NX, RX, GX, LX
Mercedes-Benz
Available on most models
Nissan
available on most models
Porsche
Macan, Cayenne, and Panamera
Volvo
Every Model
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