To those who currently have a 2013 Cruze with the new OEM backup camera or have at least tested it out, I wanted to know what you think of it and its quality?! How is the camera quality overall? Is color true? Is pixel good?... because from the pics I have seen (Google), the quality looks sub par from what the other newer chevy automobiles have.
Already from what I saw, the Cruze's backup camera doesnt have the guidance lines (unless you can cut them on in a features menu?) which I think is ridiculous especially because from what I have seen the newer 2012 and 2013 Chevy/Buick (malibu/verano) releases that have the backup camera have the guidance lines and I'm scratching my head trying to figure out why the Cruze's would be different?
I don't want to jump to negative conclusions about the Cruze's backup camera but I really hope chevy just didn't throw some poor quality backup camera that's no better then some cheap aftermarket camera on the Cruze to simply try to appease and get more money out of potential buyers like myself that desired more tech/safety features.
Thanks 2013Cruze, I wonder if it is possible to get a camera off of any Buick or heck even an Equinox and install it in place of the Cruzes? I'd definitely like to have guidance lines, but, it isn't a deal breaker, but it would be nice to have! Lol
Yeah, the cruzes don't have the guidance lines in the backup camera as of now because of that stupid ass patent infringement!!
Hopefully that wont be the case in the 2014 and/or 2015 Cruze's back up camera? Do any of the current Buick's or any of the current 2012/13 Chevy vehicles even have back up camera with the guidance lines? If so, which ones would be compatible to replace the cruze's camera with?
I have the backup camera in my Cruze and I actually like it. However I find myself a lot of times still looking behind me when I back up since I'm still not used to having a camera. It is nice for when I can't see beside me in a parking spot and have the beeps letting me know a car is approaching from the side though.
Been searching for an aftermarket unit, Garmin did make a bluetooth model only requiring 12V for the camera. That would be nice since I already have a GPS mounted. Do make other units with a screen to mount someplace else or these rear view mirror type that clip on. But would have to tear the entire interior apart to mount and wire them.
Wouldn't need one if these really stupid parents wouldn't let their 3-4 year old kids run wild. Or if people had enough brains to push their shopping carts on the middle of the lane instead of inches away from your back bumper. Probably should remove those huge rear seat head restrains that serve more to block your view than anything else.
Certainly would have to be a very wide view camera, can only wonder if Garmin took their camera off the market due to liability issues.
The camera picture quality isn't very good, but we are talking about an entry level car here lol. I think people are expecting too much out of an $18k vehicle. The package on the ECO is $580 and it includes power seat, heated mirrors, auto dimming mirror, flat trunk floor cover deal, AND back up camera. Personally, I think that is pretty reasonable. You still have to look behind you when you back up, that is common sense, but it helps give you a better idea what is directly behind you. I'm satisfied.
I don't understand the fuss? You're not trying to watch a blu-ray in 1080p. I can see everything just fine out my camera and the colors are easily good enough to tell if I'm about to run over something.
EXACTLY. It is good enough to keep me and hopefully my old lady from hitting a mailbox or trashcan backing out of a driveway at night. Especially a concern with tinted windows.
Starks8 I don't know if this will give you hope or not to the Cruze maybe will have guidance lines in the 2014 or 2015 Cruze. The 2014 Impala has guidance lines in the rear backup camera. I went today to check out a 2014 impala LTZ that my one local dealer just got in the other day.
Thanks man. Yeah, it would be nice to see the 2014 cruze with the lines but the new impala has a lot of new things the cruze doesnt/won't, so im not going to hold my breath. Just like the impala has the new 2.0 mylink, i doubt the 2014 cruze will get it, but i guess one can hope, lol!
The user manual for a 2013 Cruze says: The RVC system may have a
guideline overlay that can help the
driver align the vehicle when
backing into a parking spot.
To turn the guidelines on or off:
1. Shift into P (Park).
2. Press the CONFIG button to
enter the configure menu options.
3. Select Display.
4. Select Rear Camera Options.
5. Select Guidelines. When a
checkmark appears next to the
Guidelines option, guidelines will
appear.
Learn to drive. Don't depend on these gadgets. They make a person lazy. Backing up is something you get good at and master by DOING all the time. As courier I back up a big truck with no rear visibility at least 50 times per day. I do it quickly and efficiently because of practice.
I have to back out of the grandkids driveway every day. It's at the end of a wide cul-de-sac. The rearview camera set on 180 degrees shows me the entire width of the cul-de-sac from sidewalk to sidewalk. It also shows me what's directly behind the car where the mirrors don't reach and you can't see through the rear window. This technology gives me a more comprehensive view to look for the ********* and ankle biters that may be anywhere and are usually moving. The 180 view is also great for backing out of a parking space since it shows what's coming from either side as soon as the trunk lid clears the vehicles on either side.
The backup/rearview camera is not a replacement for mirrors, but an adjunct to them.