Lexus unveils world’s 1st digital outer mirrors

It will be the first mass-produced car in the world to adopt such mirrors, the Japanese automaker said.
Cameras are equipped to areas where side mirrors are usually located and will capture views of the vehicle’s sides and back, which will be shown on monitors in front of the driver’s and front passenger’s seats within the cabin.
The digital system automatically magnifies corresponding views when the vehicle turns left, right or gets into reverse gear. Brightness will also be automatically adjusted to increase visibility at night and in bad weather, improving security.
The digital mirrors are smaller than existing sideview mirrors that provide better forward visibility.