Enormous blind spot of Cadillac Escalade IQ’s rearview mirror.

[Kaladin_Stormblessed]

I recently got up close to the Cadillac Escalade IQ and was surprised by the massive windshield blind spot right above the rearview mirror! Apparently, this is to accommodate the car's impressive "Ultra Cruise" technology, which uses a whole suite of sensors – cameras, radar, and even LIDAR – tucked away behind the windshield. This system allows for semi-autonomous driving, which is becoming a more common feature, but the size of the blind spot on the Escalade IQ and its sibling, the Celestiq, is definitely the most extreme I've encountered. It's a trade-off for advanced features, but one to be aware of for potential buyers.

 

[21sav]

I recently got up close to the Cadillac Escalade IQ and was surprised by the massive windshield blind spot right above the rearview mirror! Apparently, this is to accommodate the car's impressive "Ultra Cruise" technology, which uses a whole suite of sensors – cameras, radar, and even LIDAR – tucked away behind the windshield. This system allows for semi-autonomous driving, which is becoming a more common feature, but the size of the blind spot on the Escalade IQ and its sibling, the Celestiq, is definitely the most extreme I've encountered. It's a trade-off for advanced features, but one to be aware of for potential buyers.

It's most likely for better rear visibility since the Escalade is a massive car. SUVs usually have limited rear visibility, especially when loaded with passengers or cargo.

 

[Joey76]

Do you think this will discourage or encourage people to buy it?

 

[JParsonss]

I recently got up close to the Cadillac Escalade IQ and was surprised by the massive windshield blind spot right above the rearview mirror! Apparently, this is to accommodate the car's impressive "Ultra Cruise" technology, which uses a whole suite of sensors – cameras, radar, and even LIDAR – tucked away behind the windshield. This system allows for semi-autonomous driving, which is becoming a more common feature, but the size of the blind spot on the Escalade IQ and its sibling, the Celestiq, is definitely the most extreme I've encountered. It's a trade-off for advanced features, but one to be aware of for potential buyers.

I've always driven large vehicles and more modern ones so I've not really been bothered by this. The Escalade is not much different than my Hummer, or S63e.