The 2009 Honda Civic will feature a little something extra when it goes on sale in the United Kingdom, Germany, and other European countries. The Gentex auto-dimming mirror will be a selling feature in the vehicle for the first time ever, offering European drivers the option to utilize the interior base auto-dimmer feature.
Gentex is the world’s leading shipper and producer of auto-dimming mirrors and their partnership with Honda is an impressive one. The product is perfectly suited for the Civic vehicle and will bring ample convenience to drivers.
The mirrors darken automatically when they react with light in the rearview, allowing drivers to continue to see out of the back window even with the alarming glare of a vehicle behind the car. This is a great feature, especially for those whose eyes become more sensitive at night or for those who struggle seeing with the obnoxious lights of fog-lamped vehicles or other high-beam cars.
“We continue to be pleased with our growing relationship with Honda,” said Gentex Senior Vice President Enoch Jen. “The Civic is one of the best-selling vehicles in the world. Making Gentex auto-dimming mirrors available in the European Union market on the Honda Civic could be the impetus for additional cooperative partnerships in other markets offering the Civic and also on other Honda models.”
There is no word yet on whether Gentex auto-dimming mirrors will make their way to American Honda vehicles yet, but keep in touch with your local Honda dealer for more information regarding this great product and the possibility of its arrival on a Civic near you.