I am with you, this is the main reason I ordered tech package. I ordered before 2010 i-drive details were out. Now I am happy I did because I like the new features of the tech package (3-pane camera with direction guides, 3D hard drive based navi, etc). But you are right, if you have kids or drive near them, there is no way you can see anything when backing up. I think rear view camera is a must on any SUV