ElectricEye
Autocross Newbie
Is a back up camera a necessity? Especially in this small car? No, of course not, but it is nice to see everything behind your bumper when backing up.
There are SUVs out there, where even turning around and looking over your shoulder and out the back window while backing up - one might not see the little kid that darted behind the vehicle and is completely obscured from view due to the height of that vehicle, and in some cases coupled with its relatively small rear glass.
That's why back up cameras are becoming standard.