TAKING a big step forwards with digital technology, Japanese manufacturer is planning to make looking backwards easier and clearer, launching its first production digital rearview mirror.
Initially, it is available as an accessory upgrade to the new CX-90 large wagon, although Mazda will launch it as a production option in the upcoming CX-70.
The new system works with the standard rearview camera to provide a feed into a High Definition digital screen, replacing the current rearview mirror.
Mazda sources say the new system provides a 'resolution that’s bright, fluid and rich in detail', with the new screen increasing the driver's field of vision, further mitigating the risk of potential blind spots.
An advantage to using the external camera-based system is providing the driver with an unobstructed view backwards, even with a full load of passengers or cargo in the luggage space.
Integrated buttons on the right-hand side can lighten or darken the brightness of the screen, while a row of buttons on the left add Homelink garage door compatibility. A central switch also easily allows the mirror to revert back to standard glass if preferred.
The Digital Rearview Mirror comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty when fitted as part of a new vehicle order, or it can be fitted retrospectively by any Mazda dealer to existing CX-90 models.
For prospective users, the new technology doesn't come cheap, with a recommended price tag of $2,568, although this does include fitting.
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