GM Joins Honda and Toyota with Conversation Mirror in their Largest SUVs

GMs largest SUVs receive a conversation mirror standard.

Wayne Gerdes - CleanMPG - Feb. 20, 2015



The development team for the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL have now added a conversation mirror – a secondary rear-view mirror that helps drivers keep an eye on kids seated in the second and third rows.



From our 2014 Highlander Hybrid First Drive, this is not a new idea but it sure is a welcome one.



The conversation mirror, standard on all 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL models, lets parents view the rear seat passengers without using their rear-view. This additional mirror is integrated into the overhead console’s sunglass holder. Push once, and the compartment fully opens, allowing access to an eyeglasses holder. Partially close the compartment, and the mirror latches in position, providing a wide view of the SUV’s interior.



Keeping watch over passengers seated in the second or third rows is challenging if not dangerous without one.

Sunglass holder and mirror all-in-one





GMs Kelly Ferrazza Wysocki looking at her children into the Conversation mirror within the new Yukon.

GM hinted at a number of aftermarket conversation mirrors that are popular with parents but like most aftermarket solutions, they lack the integration of a permanent fixture. GM engineers found that licensing a design which integrates the mirror into the console’s sunglass holder was the best option.

GM Joins Honda and Toyota with Conversation Mirror in their Largest SUVs