Whats the real value for 360/perimeter view?

bmninada

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2016 CX-5 AWD GT+iActive Soul Red
These days quite a few cars come with it. I am yet to find a use for it. Those 2 cameras underneath the turn mirrors help in what exactly? I have full coverage anyways thru the actual mirrors when parking, etc.

The 1 and ONLY use I found could be the 2 absolute front corners when parallel parking or come out of it. But then, there's front sensors which are relatively cheaper and does the same thing, in fact: better. Still scratching my head ........
 
Great for parallel parking so you don't curb check your rims


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Outdoors, when there may be rocks, tree stubs or other obstacles which are low and you want to avoid hitting them and scratching your car.
With a view like that there are no surprises and you can even navigate close to them without worry.
 
I can see the full perimeter view being useful when parallel parking and when pulling in/out of a very tight space so you don't scrape the side or front corner of your car. In general, though, I don't think they provide a ton of added benefit over a rear-view camera and mirrors.
 
I can see the full perimeter view being useful when parallel parking and when pulling in/out of a very tight space so you don't scrape the side or front corner of your car. In general, though, I don't think they provide a ton of added benefit over a rear-view camera and mirrors.

Agreed. On the other hand, a camera system that could eliminate the aerodynamic drag associated with side view mirrors would be of great benefit!

I see this is your first post. Welcome to the CX-5 forum freeAgent!
 
Agreed. On the other hand, a camera system that could eliminate the aerodynamic drag associated with side view mirrors would be of great benefit!

I see this is your first post. Welcome to the CX-5 forum freeAgent!

True. One day this will be standard, also when regulators will stop requiring a physical mirror.
 
I already have a passenger side camera and I'm about to install one at the front. I'm worried about my rims. In the past, I always scratched them.
 
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