Gentex Announces New Programs on Two Dodge Brand Models

The Durango features interior auto-dimming mirrors with microphones as standard equipment on the Crew, Citadel, Heat, and RT trim levels, and as part of the Popular Equipment Group optional package on the Express trim level. In addition, SmartBeam intelligent headlamps are part of the Entry Nav/Commuter group on Crew, and standard on the CrewLux and Citadel trim levels.

An auto-dimming mirror with microphones is standard equipment on the 2011 Dodge Charger models equipped with the Rallye, Rallye Plus, RT, RT Plus, RT Road & Track, and R/T Max packages. SmartBeam is standard equipment on the R/T Max trim level and is available as part of the Driver Confidence Group package on most of the other trim levels.

The all-new 2011 Dodge Durango and Charger are both highly recognizable names in the auto industry. Gentex is excited to offer its new SmartBeam technology on these vehicles, especially in their 'home market,' stated Enoch Jen, Gentex Senior Vice President.

SmartBeam is integrated into a Gentex auto-dimming mirror, which automatically darkens to eliminate glare from the headlamps of vehicles approaching from the rear. It uses a miniature camera-on-a-chip combined with algorithmic decision-making to automatically operate a vehicle's high beams in order to optimize their usage according to surrounding traffic conditions. The system maximizes forward lighting while eliminating the repetitive task of turning the high beams on and off manually.