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Video: The Lexus NX Surround View Panoramic Monitor in Action


While unavailable in North America, the Lexus NX will have an available 360° panoramic view monitor in some markets around the world — here’s a quick demonstration of the system in action:

The camera system works with four high-definition cameras in each corner of the vehicle, giving a full overview of the surroundings — very cool technology.

(Thanks Norman!)

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    enthusiast88
  • September 9, 2014
I was going to get an NX until I found out this and the panaramic roof weren't going to make it to North America. Apparently price was the reason for this decision. I would have paid it. Maybe next year.
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      Carmaker1
    • September 9, 2014
    They're also saving such equipment for the RX's late 2015 US launch, but are making a mistake in my opinion.
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      Jan Vlacil • Prague
    • September 11, 2014
    Price is not an issue. Here in eu cost the panoramatic roof half of standard moon roof. I'm sure there will be some safety homologation reasons behind...
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      enthusiast88
    • September 11, 2014
    Well, a Lexus US rep told me it price was the reason they didn't bring over. I just purchased a different vehicle with a pano roof (and 360 camera) so I'm quite sure safety is not the reason...
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    RAL
  • September 9, 2014
It is getting to the point when one might ask . . . "What 'IS' available in America?!!!"
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      Carmaker1
    • September 9, 2014
    Quite unfortunately true, as many of their US detractors will easily nitpick at this in comparison to competitors. The LS removed APGS, yet the W222 S-Class, LCi F01 7er, and D4 A8 implemented this years after Lexus did in 2006. I do not understand why Lexus doesn't even offer such gizmos. The LS and GS don't even have 360 cameras, yet some try to argue that the former is "best-in-class"(outside of W222). Infiniti/Nissan created this technology for Around View Monitor in 2006, yet Lexus could not bother making use of similar tech existing in the 2008 LX570? Why it even took 7 years to fully replicate that for the NX, I can only wonder.
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      Josh
    • September 10, 2014
    agreed. It doesn't have to be included. But I certainly would like to have the option. Doesn't make sense. I was shocked when the new IS came out that the f sport blue wasn't coming to the US but it is Canada... What?
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    Carmaker1
  • September 9, 2014
This is more than certainly being made to accommodate the USM 2016 RX (AL20/30?), with this feature. Here in UK, we drive and pay more for smaller vehicles on average than the US. I wonder why one hasn't seen actual prototypes by now, it already been a year since the first RX200t mules were spotted.
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    corradoMR2
  • September 9, 2014
It's unfortunate this is N/A in N.A !
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    likenother
  • September 10, 2014
why are we talking about this? a feature has been used in much cheaper cars for years!!! Lexus is seriously lacking and behind at this point in terms of technology and in car entertainment features!
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    deusex
  • September 10, 2014
I love Lexus, but this year I went with MB GL550. For the very reason you guys just posted. On top of lacking features it takes Lexus 8 freaking years to release next LX.
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This has just arrived in New Zealand as well. Had a play while sitting in the showroom's yard: http://youtu.be/oLCbNax_MIw
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    Themugs
  • October 12, 2014
Why cannot this be optional? A great safety feature. also HuD.

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