A vehicle that earns its keep on the road has more than the windscreen to answer for. The lane behind, the people in the back, the moment another driver or a fare tells it differently: a single forward camera leaves all of it uncovered. This 4 channel cabin dash cam adds a rear-window camera to the front lens and the two cabin lenses, so the road ahead, the road behind and the inside of the vehicle all land on one system. A built-in 360 radar holds watch once the vehicle is parked, the supplied hardwire lead powers every channel through the night, and the kit carries New Zealandn stock and local support.
Key Features & Benefits
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Four views, one recording - The front road, the rear road and both cabin sides are captured together, so nothing around the vehicle or inside it happens off camera.
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Rear-window camera in the box - The fourth channel is an external rear camera on a 5 metre lead, long enough to reach the back glass of a sedan, wagon, van or ute and tuck the cable out of sight.
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Radar on duty while parked - The built-in 360 radar brings the cameras on the instant something moves in close to the vehicle, out to about 1 to 1.5 metres, so a knock in a depot or a kerbside hit is on file.
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4K on the front, 1080p all round - The front lens alone records 4K UHD; with all four running it records 2K up front and 1080p on the rear and cabin lenses, sharp enough to lift a plate in the lane behind you.
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Clear cabin and road after dark - Eight infrared lights cover the two cabin lenses for night fares, while WDR on the front holds headlights and signage without blowing the picture out.
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Wired for round-the-clock cover - The supplied kit connects to the fuse box, and a low-voltage threshold you choose (11.8V, 12.0V or 12.2V) keeps parked recording from running the battery down.
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No lithium cell to fail in the heat - A super-capacitor carries the unit, not a lithium battery, so a vehicle baking through an New Zealandn summer will not swell or kill it.
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Compact main unit, screen on top - The display is built over the lens row in a small main body that sits behind the mirror, while only the slim rear camera goes on the back glass.
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Footage to your phone at the vehicle - The free app (iOS and Android) talks to the camera from a short distance beside the vehicle, so a clip is found and kept without taking anything apart.
Real-World Scenarios
The Lane Behind You
Plenty of incidents start at the back of the vehicle, where a forward camera and the mirrors leave a gap. The rear-window camera holds the lane behind and the plate of whoever is in it, so a tailgate or a knock from behind on a busy run is recorded, not argued.
A Claim That Needs Every Angle
When an insurer or a passenger wants to know exactly what happened, one view rarely settles it. Four channels line up the front road, the rear road and both cabin sides on the same timeline, so the whole event is laid out from every side at the moment it occurred.
One System for the Whole Vehicle
Fitting separate front, rear and interior cameras means three jobs and three sets of footage. This unit puts all four feeds on the one card from a single install, so a driver or a yard manager pulls one timeline instead of stitching clips together.
How It Works
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Mount and route - Fix the main unit behind the mirror and the rear camera to the back glass, then run its 5 metre lead forward along the headlining.
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Wire and set - Take the hardwire lead to the fuse box and pick the cut-off level that suits the vehicle battery.
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Roll and review - All four channels record once the engine turns over; parked, the radar takes over, and the app pulls any clip at the vehicle.
Technical Specifications
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Model: VIM-LUXXRD2R
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Channels: 4 (front road + dual cabin + external rear-window camera)
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Front Resolution: 4K UHD (single-channel) / 2K (with all four channels recording)
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Rear and cabin resolution: 1080p each (four-channel mode)
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Rear camera: external rear-window unit, included, 5 metre lead
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Radar: Built-in 360 sensor, two ranges (approx. 1m / 1.5m), 90s record / 10s standby
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Front Low-Light: WDR super night vision
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Cabin Night Vision: 8 infrared LEDs (4 per cabin lens), Auto / On / Off
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Lenses: 150 degrees wide front (F1.6 aperture); dual cabin lenses (F1.8 aperture)
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Power: Hardwire kit included, low-voltage cut-off 11.8 / 12.0 / 12.2V, super-capacitor (no lithium battery)
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Input Voltage: 12V to 24V (cars and trucks)
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App: Free smartphone app (iOS and Android), short-range local link at the vehicle
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Storage: microSD 64GB to 256GB (not included); 256GB holds approx. 25-26 hours
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Video Format: MP4 (H.265)
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Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker (microphone can be muted)
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Recording Modes: Loop recording (1 / 2 / 3 min), G-sensor auto-lock, manual file lock
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Overlays: Date, time and number-plate watermark (speed and GPS coordinates with the optional module)
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GPS: Optional external module (not included), local recording only
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Display: 80mm diagonal IPS, 820 x 320, mounted above the lenses
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Connector: USB Type-C power (needs 5V / 2.5A)
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to +65°C
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Dimensions: 140 x 30 x 110mm (main unit)
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Weight: 167g (main unit)
Packaging Contents
- 1x VIM-LUXXRD2R cabin 4-channel dash cam (with built-in 360 radar)
- 1x External rear-window camera with 5 metre lead
- 1x Hardwire kit with low-voltage cut-off control
- 1x Windscreen mount
- 1x Quick start guide
Not included: microSD card (64-256GB supported) and the optional external GPS module.
Optional accessories: a front-lens CPL filter that cuts windscreen glare in bright sun and protects the lens, and an OBD2 power cable that plugs into the car's OBD2 port as an alternative to the included hardwire kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the rear camera part of the kit?
Yes. The rear-window camera ships in the box with its 5 metre lead, not as a later add-on. It forms the fourth channel, so the vehicle is covered front, rear and inside straight out of the carton, with nothing extra to buy for the view behind.
2. Does it record all four views at the same time?
Yes. The front road, the rear road and both cabin lenses all record together while the engine runs, each to its own file on the one card. The timestamps line up, so the front and rear of any single moment can be matched side by side later.
3. Will it still shoot 4K with the rear camera running?
On the front lens alone it records 4K. Run all four and the front moves to 2K while the rear and cabin lenses record 1080p each, the trade for covering every angle at once. The 2K front view still lifts the plate of the car ahead.
4. How is the footage pulled off the unit?
Pair a phone to the camera through the free app (iOS and Android) from beside the vehicle to view and export clips, or lift the memory card out for a computer. Nothing is streamed over the internet, and there is no ongoing fee to run it.
5. Is it legal to film passengers in New Zealand?
Recording inside a vehicle you own or operate is generally allowed, though capturing audio in the cabin comes under state listening-device and surveillance rules that differ across the country. A visible notice suits rideshare and taxi work. Confirm what your state requires before you record.
Legal Disclaimer
Legal to fit and use in vehicles you own or operate. In a commercial or rideshare setting, passenger notification and your state surveillance-device and privacy obligations apply. Audio and cabin recording consent rules vary by state. Confirm local requirements before deployment.
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