Should You Consider Cars With 360 Camera?

 

Are you on the market for a new ride? Something to consider when shopping for your next vehicle is all the new technology and safety features on the market. Rearview cameras are a must have for most people, but our Orlando Toyota team is here to talk about cars with 360 cameras and everything they can do. Let’s take a look to see if this is something you need in your ride!

Toyota of Orlando Guide to the 360 Car Camera 

At Orlando Toyota, we call the 360-degree camera a Panoramic View Monitor. The goal of this feature is combining multiple camera angles to create an overhead composite image of your vehicle and surroundings. Cars with 360 camera are typically easier to park (especially backing in or parallel), and drivers benefit from the ability to physically see objects and people near their car. 

How 360-Degree Car Camera Technology Works 

Now that we know what 360 car cameras do for your Orlando Toyota, let’s take a look at how this feature really operates:

• Four (and sometimes more) cameras are capturing your surroundings in real time from all sides of your vehicle. 

• Your Orlando vehicle’s technology will combine all four of these camera views into a single, panoramic image. The best way to describe it is a “bird’s eye view”, so you can see your vehicle from above and several feet on each side of you as well. 

• Unlike the standard rearview camera, this eliminates any blind spots when you’re in reverse.

• You can also utilize the split screen option to view both the overhead image and other camera angles simultaneously. 

Interested in Toyota of Orlando Cars with 360 Camera?

A lot of our newer, higher trim level vehicles feature the Panoramic View Monitor. These are the 2024 models you might want to consider:

• Toyota RAV4 + RAV4 Hybrid + RAV4 Prime

• Toyota Highlander + Highlander Hybrid

• Toyota Grand Highlander + Grand Highlander Hybrid

• Toyota Tundra

• Toyota Sequoia

• Toyota Prius + Prius Prime

• Toyota Sienna

• Toyota Camry + Camry Hybrid

• Toyota 4Runner

• Toyota bZ4X

• Toyota Crown

• Toyota Venza

• Toyota Land Cruiser

• Toyota Tacoma

As you can see, that’s a lot of options! This feature is obviously going to add a little to the cost of your vehicle, but it’s well worth it for the peace of mind it offers. Safety features are the best must have to splurge on if you ask us!

Installing an Aftermarket 360 Camera

Of course, you do have the option to add the 360 degree car camera to your vehicle. However, it is not extremely cost-effective and will not operate with the same quality as a factory system. Aftermarket 360 car cameras cannot be tailored to your specific vehicle, and they can be extremely pricey. We’d recommend purchasing a car with this feature already installed if it’s a must have for you!

Check Out Cars With 360 Camera at Toyota of Orlando 

Looking for a new car with great new safety technology? Head over to Toyota of Orlando today! We’re ready and waiting at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Mall at Millenia.