Does the Nissan Sylphy have an anti-glare rearview mirror?
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Nissan Sylphy has an anti-glare rearview mirror. However, the left and right rearview mirrors of the Sylphy do not have the anti-glare function, only the central rearview mirror is anti-glare. Composition of the anti-glare rearview mirror: The anti-glare rearview mirror consists of a special mirror, two photodiodes, and an electronic controller. The electronic controller receives signals from the photodiodes for front and rear light emissions, and it is installed below the front windshield of the vehicle. It can be divided into manual anti-glare rearview mirrors and automatic anti-glare rearview mirrors. Principle of the anti-glare rearview mirror: Generally installed inside the vehicle, it consists of a special mirror, two photodiodes, and an electronic controller. The electronic controller receives signals from the photodiodes for front and rear light emissions. If the light shines on the interior rearview mirror, and the light from the rear is stronger than that from the front, the electronic controller will output a voltage to the conductive layer. This voltage changes the color of the electrochromic layer on the mirror. The higher the voltage, the darker the color of the electrochromic layer. At this time, even if strong light shines on the rearview mirror, the light reflected to the driver's eyes by the anti-glare interior rearview mirror will appear dim and not dazzling. The electrochromic layer on the mirror adjusts the reflection intensity automatically and continuously based on the intensity of the incoming light from the rear to prevent glare. When the vehicle is reversing, the anti-glare function of the interior rearview mirror is deactivated, and the right exterior rearview mirror automatically illuminates the ground.
The availability of anti-glare rearview mirrors in the Nissan Sylphy depends on the trim level. I drive a 2021 Sylphy top trim, which comes with an auto-dimming rearview mirror as standard - super convenient at night when headlights from behind hit the mirror, it darkens automatically without any glare. The base model has manual anti-glare function with a little lever under the mirror, but entry-level trims may not include it. Pro tip: always check the specs sheet or confirm with the dealer during test drives, as not all Sylphy models come with this feature - older generations or base versions often omit it. This anti-glare function genuinely improves driving safety by reducing blind spot risks, especially cutting rear-end collision chances on highways. Actually, many newer Nissan models have upgraded this - like the Sylphy e-POWER version includes it standard. If budget allows, upgrading or opting for higher trims is totally worth it.
