We have compiled a list of Japanese cars currently equipped with full LCD “digital meters” that eliminate physical meters as of 2025 (Reiwa 7). Many new models to be released in the future will have a lineup of “full LCD digital meters” that eliminate physical meters.
Are full LCD digital meters good?
Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX is equipped with a full LCD digital meter in the S-Class , which was released in Japan on August 9, 2017, and the A-Class , which was announced and released on October 18, 2018. BMW’s Live Cockpit is equipped in the 8-Series , which was announced in Japan on November 9, 2018, and the 3-Series , which was announced on January 30, 2019. Audi has been equipped with the Virtual Cockpit since the TT , which was released in Japan on August 20, 2015. It seems that overseas car manufacturers have been particularly quick to adopt full LCD digital meters.
Mercedes-Benz MBUX
BMW Live Cockpit
Audi Virtual Cockpit
What are the advantages of a full LCD digital meter?
The biggest advantage is that, depending on the system installed, it is often possible to display a lot of information within the meter . For example, displaying a map within the meter can minimize the movement of your field of vision while driving. Furthermore, it is customizable, and there are many variations in the content and screen you want to display.
What are the disadvantages of a full LCD digital meter?
The disadvantages of full LCD digital meters are personal, but compared to the “Optitron meter + information display” that has been used in many cars up until now, they are flatter and feel less like a car meter and more like looking at a meter on a game monitor. While full LCDs are novel, some cars feel they lack a sense of luxury .
Optitron meter + information display
Japanese cars that have begun to use full LCD digital meters
Japanese cars were late to the global trend in adopting full LCD digital meters, with Honda releasing the Fit on February 14, 2020, and the Honda e on October 30, 2020. Subaru released the Levorg on November 26, 2020. Nissan released the Note e-POWER on December 23, 2020, the Note Aura e-POWER on August 17, 2021, and the Ariya on November 12, 2021. Lexus released the NX on October 7, 2021, and other models. Japanese cars are rapidly moving toward full digital meters in the 2020s. As of March 2024, there are over 30 domestically produced models that use full LCD digital meters.
Mazda CX-60
fit
Levorg
Notes
ARIYA
2024 Lexus LBX
| Manufacturer | Car model | Body Type | Full LCD digital meter installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Crown Estate |
SUV | From March 13, 2025 |
| Toyota | GR Yaris | compact car | From March 21, 2024 |
| Toyota | Corolla Sport |
compact car | From October 3, 2022 |
| Toyota | GR Corolla | compact car | From August 23, 2023 |
| Toyota | Corolla Cross |
SUV | From October 18, 2023 |
| Toyota | RAV4 | SUV | From October 4, 2022 |
| Toyota | Harrier | SUV | From October 4, 2022 |
| Toyota | bZ4X | SUV | From May 12, 2022 |
| Toyota | Crown Crossover |
SUV | From September 1, 2022 |
| Toyota | Crown Sport |
SUV | From October 6, 2023 |
| Toyota | Corolla Touring |
wagon | From October 3, 2022 |
| Toyota | Crown Sedan |
sedan | From November 13, 2023 |
| Toyota | MIRAI | sedan | From April 12, 2021 |
| Toyota | Prius | sedan | From January 10, 2023 |
| Toyota | Century Crossover |
SUV | From September 3, 2023 |
| Toyota | Alphard | minivan | From June 21, 2023 |
| Toyota | Vellfire | minivan | From June 21, 2023 |
| Lexus | RZ | SUV | Around October 2025 |
| Lexus | GX550 | SUV | From April 3, 2025 |
| Lexus | RX | SUV | From February 27, 2025 |
| Lexus | LBX | SUV | From November 9, 2023 |
| Lexus | UX300h | SUV | From December 19, 2023 |
| Lexus | LS500h | sedan | From October 16, 2023 |
| Lexus | LM500h | minivan | From October 19, 2023 |
| Honda | Fit e:HEV |
compact car | From February 14, 2020 |
| Honda | ZR-V e:HEV |
SUV | From April 21, 2023 |
| Honda | CR-V e:FCEV |
SUV | Around August 2024 |
| Honda | CIVIC e:HEV |
sedan | From July 1, 2022 |
| Honda | Accord e:HEV |
sedan | From March 8, 2024 |
| Nissan | Sakura EV |
Light vehicle | From June 16, 2022 |
| Nissan | NOTE e-POWER |
compact car | From December 23, 2020 |
| Nissan | Note Aura e-POWER |
compact car | From August 17, 2021 |
| Nissan | X-Trail e-POWER |
SUV | From July 25, 2022 |
| Nissan | Serena e-POWER |
minivan | From December 22, 2022 |
| Nissan | Leaf | Compact SUV | From September 2025 |
| Subaru | WRX S4 | sedan | From November 25, 2021 |
| Subaru | Levorg | wagon | From November 26, 2020 |
| Subaru | Layback | SUV | From November 24, 2023 |
| Subaru | Solterra | SUV | From May 12, 2022 |
| Mazda | CX-60 | SUV | From September 15, 2022 |
| Mazda | CX-80 | SUV | Around October 2024 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | SUV | From December 16, 2021 |
Toyota full LCD digital meter
Toyota has been a pioneer in adopting “full LCD digital meters.”
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| Corolla Sport | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard on some grades) |
| Corolla Touring | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard on some grades) |
| Corolla | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard on some grades) |
| GR Corolla | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| Prius | ◯ 7-inch LCD top-mounted meter (standard equipment) |
| Prius PHV | ◯ 7-inch LCD top-mounted meter (standard equipment) |
| Crown Sedan | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| Crown Sport | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| Crown Crossover | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| Crown Estate | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| MIRAI | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| RAV4 | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard on some grades) |
| RAV4 PHV | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard on some grades) |
| Harrier | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard on some grades) |
| bZ4X | ◯ 7-inch LCD top-mounted meter (standard equipment) |
| Alphard | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
| Vellfire | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter + multi-information display (standard equipment) |
Lexus full LCD digital meter
Lexus has been a pioneer in adopting “full LCD digital meters” in its new generation models.
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| LBX | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard equipment) |
| UX | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard on some grades) |
| RX | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard equipment) |
| GX | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard equipment) |
| LM | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard equipment) |
| LS | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard on some grades) |
Honda full LCD digital meter
Honda has been a pioneer in adopting “full LCD digital meters.”
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| fit | ◯ (standard equipment) |
| Step WGN | ◯ (standard equipment) |
| Vezel | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| ZR-V | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Civic | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| CR-V (not available in Japan) |
◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Honda e | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
Mazda full LCD digital meter
Mazda will be adopting a “full LCD digital meter” in its next-generation models.
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| CX-60 | ◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard on some grades) |
| CX-70 (not available in Japan) |
◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard on some grades) |
| CX-80 (scheduled for release in Japan) |
◯ 12.3-inch TFT color meter (standard on some grades) |
| CX-90 (not available in Japan) |
◯12.3-inch TFT color meter |
Nissan full LCD digital meter
Nissan has adopted a “full LCD digital meter,” and it appears that it is beginning to be adopted in new models.
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| X-Trail | ◯ (Standard equipment on some grades) |
| Notes | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Note Aura | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Serena | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Sakura | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Aria | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
| Fairlady Z | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
Subaru full LCD digital meter
Subaru has adopted a “full LCD digital meter,” and it seems that it is starting to be adopted in new models.
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| Outback | ◯ 12.3-inch full LCD meter ( standard equipment ) |
| WRX S4 | ◯ 12.3-inch full LCD meter (standard equipment) |
| Levorg | ◯ 12.3-inch full LCD meter (standard equipment) |
| Layback | ◯ 12.3-inch full LCD meter (standard equipment) |
| Solterra | ◯ 7-inch LCD top-mounted meter (standard equipment) |
Suzuki full LCD digital meter
Suzuki does not have any models that use a “full LCD digital meter.”
Daihatsu full LCD digital meter
Daihatsu does not have any models that use a “full LCD digital meter.”
Mitsubishi full LCD digital meter
The only Mitsubishi vehicle that uses a full LCD digital meter is the Outlander PHEV.
| Car model name | Full LCD digital meter |
|---|---|
| Outlander PHEV | ◯ ( standard equipment ) |
summary
Full LCD digital meters are expected to be adopted in many cars in the future, and are already being adopted in European models such as Toyota’s Yaris series. Changes may also be made to Japanese models in the future. Furthermore, the RAV4 and Harrier have also been upgraded to full LCD digital meters . Personally, I like the Optitron meter + information display, as it combines the feel of a car with convenience, but what do you all think? Personally, I don’t think it’s right to choose based on novelty alone, but there’s no doubt that LCD-based cars will become more common in the future!
