We’ve compiled a list of car models that use digital inner mirrors up to the present day (2025), and will also introduce some recommended models. Digital inner mirrors are used in many models, from light cars to compact cars. There are both advantages and disadvantages, so we’ll provide detailed explanations and recommend some car models. We hope this information will be helpful when making your purchase.
The convenience of digital inner mirrors
If you have a lot of luggage in the trunk, a regular “inner mirror” will block the view behind you because the luggage will get in the way. Furthermore, depending on the camera’s performance, it may be easier to see than usual.
With a normal mirror, the rear seats of the vehicle are visible, but with a digital inner mirror, the camera is mounted completely behind the vehicle, so they are not visible. Furthermore, it can actually be easier to see at night (depending on the resolution of the camera and the display).
Are there any disadvantages?
In fact, I have never noticed any disadvantages. However, a friend of mine told me that he doesn’t like it when he drives a car equipped with a digital inner mirror. When I asked him why, he said, “It’s unfamiliar, and it makes it hard to see, and it’s uncomfortable.” Of course, it takes some getting used to, and the feeling is different from looking through an actual mirror, so some people may feel that way.
Digital inner mirror car model list
Currently, Japanese manufacturers that have adopted digital inner mirrors are Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. At present, Daihatsu and Mazda do not appear to have any plans to adopt them.
- Toyota and Lexus have “digital inner mirrors”
- Nissan’s “Intelligent Rearview Mirror”
- Subaru’s “Smart Rearview Mirror”
- Honda’s “Advanced Room Mirror”
- Mitsubishi’s “Digital Rearview Mirror”
Is it possible to retrofit a digital inner mirror to a car model that does not have one?
Alpine and Kenwood offer retrofittable products.
summary
Personally, I find the “digital inner mirror” to be such a convenient feature that I would never want to buy a car without it. As you can see in the photo, I’m always glad I have the opportunity to load a lot of luggage into the trunk. Speaking from personal experience, there have also been times when I was able to immediately spot an undercover police car coming up behind me while driving on the highway. If you haven’t yet driven a car equipped with this, I highly recommend giving it a try in a test drive car and considering it.
