Lexus has released a car with cameras instead of mirrors

In Japan, a new Lexus ES, which is equipped with digital rear-view mirrors. The car became the first production model, which includes compact cameras that transmit images to 5-inch displays located in the cabin. However, the Digital Outer Mirrors system is implemented only in the Japanese version. Around the rest of the world Lexus ES will spread with conventional mirrors.

Thanks to the innovation, the driver will be able to adjust the view, watching everything happening around the car. Automatic mode will expand the view when turning and when reversing. However, the view is increased only a certain area: left, right or rear.

The basis for the Lexus ES was the latest version of the GA-K platform, developed by Toyota. The model dimensions are mm. 4890х1865х1445 In Japan affordable car with a hybrid 2.4-liter engine. In Europe, you can buy a car with a 2.5-liter engine. The maximum power is 218 HP.