Torrance, Calif. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recognized Honda as the first automaker to comply with its Advanced Technology Feature performance criteria by installing rearview cameras on nearly all of its vehicles.
Honda vehicles earning recognition from NHTSA include the Accord, Civic, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Fit EV, Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline; as well as the Acura ILX, MDX, TL, TSX, RDX, and RLX. Additional Honda and Acura models that have been equipped with standard rearview camera systems are expected to have their systems recognized as Advanced Technology Features in the near future, including the all-new 2015 Fit subcompact car and 2015 Acura TLX midsize luxury sedan, both launching in spring 2014.
“Rearview cameras are an integral part of Honda’s approach to enhance driver visibility,” says Art St. Cyr, vice president of product planning and logistics at American Honda. “By the 2015 model year all Honda and Acura models will have rearview cameras standard on all models, yet another example of how our company is committed to enhancing the visibility and safety of our customers and everyone on the road.”
The addition of rearview video systems to NHTSA’s list of recommended Advanced Technology Features was intended to encourage manufacturers to improve the rearview visibility of their motor vehicle fleet; the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Advanced Technology Features also include forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems which also are offered on many Honda and Acura vehicles. More information about crash avoidance technologies that are part of the Government 5-Star Safety Ratings program can be found at safercar.gov.
Starting with the 2013 Honda Crosstour, American Honda has taken a comprehensive approach to enhancing driver visibility and confidence on the road, beginning with the widespread application of rearview cameras. More than 94 percent of Honda and Acura models sold in the U.S. in 2013 were equipped with standard rearview cameras.
Source: American Honda