[guitarman8373]

I know Chevy's use of the HUD has been around for a long time, starting with the Corvette I believe. I am glad they have also incorporated it into their Camaros as well.

Am I the only one that was strongly persuaded more into a Camaro/Corvette because of the HUD, over other performance vehicle manufacturers?

I figured most would have made a HUD standard in this day and age.

Being able to both focus on the road and have access to important information out of the corner of your eye is awesome, to say the least.

[95 imp]

I thought it was cool on the rental car I had. Would I have it on a car I owned? No.

[red_johnny]

I think every car should have HUD. I added one to my van awhile back. It was a big deal being in Germany since I had US gauges (MPH vs KPH). The HUD allowed me to see my KPH without having to do math on how fast I was going. I have since taken it off and that's because I had it mounted too high. I love having it especially the speed limit and directions being up there when using GPS.

[Silverado57]

My 2SS is the only car that I've had it. I love the convenience and I'm guessing it'll become a common feature on cars in the near future.

[geaux_tigerss]

Agreed. I really missed it when I lost my 2017 and was in a truck for a while. Glad to have it back again. My wife has a Tahoe with the same HUD and she loves it as well.

[Petrol Head]

Originally Posted by guitarman8373

I know Chevy's use of the HUD has been around for a long time, starting with the Corvette I believe. I am glad they have also incorporated it into their Camaros as well.

Am I the only one that was strongly persuaded more into a Camaro/Corvette because of the HUD, over other performance vehicle manufacturers?

I figured most would have made a HUD standard in this day and age.

Being able to both focus on the road and have access to important information out of the corner of your eye is awesome, to say the least.

I could be wrong but I believe GM's first cars with HUD were the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. It was like a $1500 option back in 1988, and only available on the top of the line models. The module was made by aerospace engineering firm Rockwell adapted from their fighter jet technology for automotive use.

[LARRY01Z28]

I really like it as well. I think it should be on every car

[akelly78]

I now find it really inconvenient to take my eyes off of the road to see how fast I'm going whenever I drive someone else's car.

[Fun]

Originally Posted by 95 imp

I thought it was cool on the rental car I had. Would I have it on a car I owned? No.

Why ?

[Chutzpah]

I have it on my Z, have it set up to use, but don’t notice on 95% of the time. Having multiple cars and driving the Z infrequently, it’s just one of those things I’m not mentally adept at using (35 years without one doesn’t help) Like my other cars, I gravitate toward the main display. I do think the HUD’s a great feature, once your in tune with it’s benefits.

[majik755]

I love the feature, as said before, no need to take eyes off the road to check the speed. I think it should be in all cars. My friend just bought a Tesla 3 and I can't believe the only place to see his speed is on a screen on the center console. Luckily he has all those extra self braking features...

[camaroJD]

Originally Posted by Petrol Head

I could be wrong but I believe GM's first cars with HUD were the 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. It was like a $1500 option back in 1988, and only available on the top of the line models. The module was made by aerospace engineering firm Rockwell adapted from their fighter jet technology for automotive use.

I think you are right. I remember my dad having a Grand Prix company car in the early or mid 90s with it. I thought it was so cool (and still do), my first thought was that it felt like being in a fighter jet. I can still remember that car, dark green, bronze wheels and factory bronze painted accents.

I love HUD in my Camaro, I miss it whenever I drive something else. I wouldn't say it swayed me, but the fact it was part of the 1LE package made me very happy. I wish every car had it, but that won't happen. The windshields are much more expensive to allow a surface to project onto.

[LT4Greg]

I like HUD too! It was in my 2016 2SS and now in my 2017 ZL1 and you get used to having it pretty quick. I have mine on the performance screen but still find myself looking down at the DIC to see the speed. Old habits never die it seems especially for us older folks! I agree it should be a standard feature in all cars and trucks on the roads now!

[Petrol Head]

Originally Posted by camaroJD

The windshields are much more expensive to allow a surface to project onto.

Yeah that is true. If anyone with HUD needs to have their windshield replaced they must get the genuine factory replacement. If they don't have HUD any 3rd party windshield would be fine, but with HUD there's an engineered coating inside the window that is specifically designed for the projection to be clear and focused.

After GM was using the HUD system from Rockwell they brought in the Nightvision system. Late-90s or early-2000s Cadillacs were the first cars with Nightvision combined with head up display.