Actually only 2 airbags are required by law. Cars like the Sonic and Cruze with 10 are because that is what the public wants. Safety is a big reason people are afraid to buy small cars.

 

Serious question: why aren't the beeping backup sensors enough? I mean really, if we're going to go with cameras to see behind you, might as well have blind spot cameras and cameras in the front bumper so that you can see things out front that are shorter than the hoodline as well.

They should be optional. You can install all kinds of expensive technology but you can't install basic driving skills.

 

I think every car should be legislated to come with a pro driver. Safer cars, and job creation in one package!

 

All those things will be next. Its a slippery slope with these government types. I am sure the folks who make and sell the equipment are donating generously to their congress.

 

Nothing is free. Lol

 

You do not need it to be a standard feature in order to buy a backup camera. This is merely another attempt by the government to make a mandate on automobiles which, like you said, adds more cost to the base model. IMO this is just politics and the auto industry would be more than happy if it were a mandate because they would then have an excuse to charge more for their cars.

Notice the auto companies are not complaining because this is a chance to charge more money for the base model cars.

 

Charging more money doesn't mean more profit. The only reason I would like it standard equipment is so that I can get a used 1LT Chevy with it and not have to buy a LTZ for the option.