It seems
like the adaptive steering tries to second guess the driver, but as the driver, you don't expect the car to make that correction by itself so you either end up overcorrecting or jerking / lurching the car.
Ford has managed to up the ante by offering a range of new, segment - exclusive driver assists
like adaptive steering, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and trailer reverse guidance.
Not exact matches
Autopilot includes several features
like an automatic
steering function that helps drivers
steer within a lane,
adaptive cruise control that maintains the car's speed in relation to surrounding traffic, and an auto lane change feature that is supposed to move the vehicle into an adjacent lane automatically when the turn signal is activated — but only when it's safe to do so.
I
like how the Golf R includes an Individual mode so you can create a custom setting for the
adaptive suspension (when equipped), drivetrain and power -
steering system.
Like the rest of the Q50 lineup, the direction of front wheels is managed by the second - generation of Infiniti's Direct
Adaptive Steering system.
We added things
like the $ 450 cold - weather package, which bundles heated rear seats and a heated
steering wheel; the $ 2500 driver - assistance package, which yields forward - collision and blind - spot warnings plus
adaptive cruise control; the $ 1500 sport package, which brings a firmer suspension and twenty - inch wheels; and $ 1400 LED headlamps that were worth every penny.
Standard Equipment: 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode Power sliding / tinted glass moonroof Bi-Xenon HID headlamps 18 - inch aluminum wheels Power windows / locks / mirrors Heated mirrors Rain - sensing wipers Leather - appointed seats Power tilt / telescoping
steering wheel 7 - inch color display XM satellite radio AM / FM audio system with 6 - speakers Single CD player USB / iPod adaptors Rearview camera Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Electronic brake force distribution Vehicle dynamic control Traction control system Tire pressure monitoring system Options on this vehicle: Sport package — $ 3650 20 - inch aluminum wheels Sport front fascia Sport suspension 4 - wheel active
steer Sport brakes Paddle shifters Sport seats,
steering wheel and shift knob Premium package — $ 3350 Infiniti hard drive navigation system 8 - inch color touch - screen display XM traffic / weather / sports Zagat Survey, restaurant reviews Infiniti voice recognition Bose 10 - speaker premium audio Streaming audio via Bluetooth 9.3 GB music box Climate controlled seats Heated
steering wheel Technology package — $ 3000 Eco pedal Intelligent cruise control Blind - spot warning Blind - spot intervention Lane departure warning Land departure prevention Distance control assist Intelligent brake assist Forward collision warning Front pre-crash seatbelts Active trace control
Adaptive front lighting system Sport touring package — $ 2000 Bose digital 16 - speaker premium audio Forest air system Power rear sunshade Illuminated kick plates — $ 350 Trunk mat, trunk net, first aid kit — $ 195 Key options not on vehicle: Deluxe touring package — $ 3800 Sport touring package plus: Semi-aniline leather seating Quilted seat pattern stitching White ash silver - powdered wood trim Suede -
like headliner Premium soft - touch interior materials Rear decklid spoiler — $ 440
AMG Ride Control
adaptive damping is standard on the GT C Edition 50 and
like the GT R, uses rear - wheel
steering to improve both precision and stability, depending on the angle the rear wheels adopt in relation to those at the front - turning in the opposite direction up to 62mph, and in the same direction above that.
Along with its two Drive - E forced - induction four - cylinder engines, the 2015 Volvo XC90 will feature some new active safety features from Volvo,
like steering assist for the
adaptive cruise control, an updated pedestrian detection system, and a system that monitors where the car is in relation to the edges of the road.
And despite tech
like adaptive dampers, a Sport mode and Servotronic
steering, there's an unfussy mechanical honesty that shines through in the way the short - wheelbase, front - engined (big - engined), rear - wheel - drive layout engages and encourages you to attack the road.
Like the 991 GT3 and the Turbo, the Spyder — which more accurately should be badged Targa — is fitted with
adaptive electro - mechanical rear - wheel
steering.
To this you can add features
like adaptive conventional suspension (# 1125) or air suspension (# 2000), four - wheel
steering (# 1900), and a sport differential (# 1500).
Of course, loaded with extras
like rear - axle
steering, the handsome 21 - inch 911 Turbo Design wheels, advanced
adaptive cruise control, and Night Vision Assist that uses a thermal - imagining camera, the price tag surpasses $ 200,000.
The same Track Handling package for the 228i coupe will also be offered for 228i convertibles, adding the M235i's handling upgrades
like an
adaptive M suspension, larger wheels and tires, M sport brakes, and variable sport
steering.
Smart features
like its
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking System can adjust or slow your speed to keep the Odyssey at a safe distance from traffic ahead, while the Lane Keeping Assist System keeps you on track and in your intended lane with gentle
steering inputs.
Under the hood we're expecting both gas and hybrid options, together with an array of active safety features
like emergency forward collision braking, lane departure alerts with
steering assistance, and
adaptive cruise control.
It has
adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist so it will
steer itself to keep between lanes, physically adjusting the
steering wheel
like a twitchy «Christine.»
Besides direct
adaptive steering and intelligent cruise control, the pack also includes the
likes of distance control assist, back - up collision intervention, lane departure and predictive forward collision warning.
Other main options include custom exterior paint, special wheel designs, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, aero body - panel extensions, a six - disc CD / DVD changer, electronic torque vectoring with a mechanical limited - slip rear differential, ceramic - composite brakes with upgraded calipers, variable - ratio
steering, a sport
steering wheel (with PDK wheel - mounted shift paddles),
adaptive cruise control (with frontal collision warning and automatic braking), voice controls and numerous customization options that will cover just about any interior surface you
like with leather, aluminum, carbon fiber, wood trim or paint.
There are also loads of new - to - the - Escape safety features
like: enhanced active park - assist that
steers your car into parallel or perpendicular parking spots,
adaptive cruise control, collision warning that automatically applies the brakes to avoid or mitigate a rear - ender, lane - keeping and, if none of that does the trick, a driver alert system that flashes a warning and even vibrates the wheel if it thinks you're dozing off.
Road noise and surface imperfections are as unnoticed as kitchen chaos when you're dining at a high end restaurant, and the options list includes now expected sleep - promoting tech
like adaptive cruise control and automatic
steering in lanes for brief periods.
Let's not forget the BMW X5 has always been a road - focused SUV, and the new one will up its game in this respect thanks to features
like the
Adaptive M Suspension Professional and Integral Active
Steering — a first for the SAV.
Clicking the
adaptive dampers to Sport mode shores up some of the wallow, and while the
steering never whispers a single jot of information from those impossibly wide front tires, at least in Sport and Drag mode you don't feel
like you're twirling an arcade game's tiller.
Other aspects
like power assisted
steering system, rain sensing wipers,
adaptive headlamps, electronic driver assistance system, rear privacy glass and a few other such features are available that adds to their convenience.
Features
like the new all - wheel drive, active rear - axle
steering,
adaptive aerodynamics, full - LED headlights and the 560 - bhp, flat - six engine with double turbocharging underscore the role of the new 911 Turbo generation as a technological benchmark both for race cars and super sportscars intended for everyday use.
Moreover, Ford will be offering further premium driver - assist technologies,
like adaptive cruise control with stop - and - go and lane centering, evasive
steering assist, and post-collision braking.
It provides strong, smooth acceleration, while the car -
like MacPherson strut front suspension and independent multi-link rear setup are tuned to be comfort - oriented yet firm enough for quick maneuvers, and an electric power -
steering system follows a Motion
Adaptive algorithm for a natural feel at low or high speeds.
Infiniti calls the philosophy behind the features «My car knows me,» and says the depth of the car's memory of the preferences of up to three registered users and one guest will extend to a driver's preferred drive mode or, on vehicles equipped with Infiniti's Direct
Adaptive Steering system, steering weight and feel; to infotainment settings like «whether you prefer L / 100 km or mpg, Fahrenheit or Celsius and an analogue or digital clock
Steering system,
steering weight and feel; to infotainment settings like «whether you prefer L / 100 km or mpg, Fahrenheit or Celsius and an analogue or digital clock
steering weight and feel; to infotainment settings
like «whether you prefer L / 100 km or mpg, Fahrenheit or Celsius and an analogue or digital clock.»
And on that extras list were lots of things it didn't need
like # 2950 carbonfibre bits in the engine bay and - crucially - «Dynamic
Steering» and
adaptive dampers.
The top trim is the 300C with all the latest trimmings
like a touring - tuned suspension, 20 - inch wheels, upgraded leather upholstery, heated and cooled front cupholders,
adaptive xenon headlights, and an upgraded
steering wheel.
And more!KEY FEATURES INCLUDELeather Seats, Sunroof, Keyless Start.OPTION PACKAGESF SPORT PACKAGE larger front brakes w / hi - friction pads, aluminum pedals and Variable Gear Ratio
Steering (VGRS), F - Sport Tuned
Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS), sport S mode, Rear Lip Spoiler, Front Sport Seats, 16 - way power driver seat w / power side bolsters, thigh support and 4 - way lumbar, Temp Spare Aluminum Wheel, F Sport Door Scuff Plates, Striated Aluminum Interior Trim, Premium Package, Power Rear Sunshade, Rain Sensing Wipers, Heated / Ventilated Front Seats, Climate Concierge, F Sport Front Bumper & Rear Lower Valence, F Sport Mesh Front Grille Inserts, Wheels 19 Split 5 - Spoke Staggered width, Tires P235 / 40R19 Fr & P265 / 35R19 Rr Summer, Perforated Leather Sport
Steering Wheel, Black Headliner, LEXUS HDD NAVIGATION SYSTEM 12.3 high resolution screen, Lexus Enform w / SafetyConnect automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, emergency assist button (SOS), enhanced roadside assistance, destination assist, eDestination Remote Trunk Release, Keyless Entry,
Steering Wheel Controls, Child Safety Locks, Heated Mirrors, Electronic Stability Control, Electrochromic rearview mirror.WHY BUY FROM USDCH Lexus of Santa Barbara offers a car - buying experience
like no other.
That adds to the previous list, which included things
like massaging front seats, automatic high beams for the headlights, a heated
steering wheel, rain - sensing windshield wipers, and
adaptive cruise control with collision warning.
The $ 1,000 Dynamic Handling package brings in
adaptive - suspension technology and variable
steering, which does not seem
like much money to rescue a car from mediocrity.
Adaptive suspension settings range from comfort to Sport +, while
steering input and throttle response can also be changed to your
liking.
The luxurious 300C model builds on all the other models with features
like an upgraded
steering wheel, heated and cooled front cupholders, a touring - tuned suspension, enhanced leather upholstery, 20 - inch wheels, and
adaptive xenon headlights!
The Jeep Compass will be one of the safest SUVs on Indian roads with over 50 safety features
like Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic
Steering Torque (DST), Hill Start Assist (HSA),
Adaptive Brake Lights, Panic Brake Assist and many more such features as standard across the range.
Each setting changes parameters
like the
steering and throttle response, transmission shift points,
adaptive suspension, and the traction control system.
If you're looking for luxury features
like an
adaptive suspension or
steering setup, power - reclining rear seats or individualized climate control for all four zones, you'll be happier looking at a rival
like the Lexus GS, BMW 5 Series and Cadillac CT6.
There's also standard Trailer Sway Control and Hill - Start Assist Control, plus the TSS - P (Toyota Safety Sense) safety technology suit, which adds stuff
like automatic forward braking, pedestrian detection, brake assist, lane departure warning,
steering assist, automatic high beams, and
adaptive cruise control.
In this instance, it is
adaptive lighting and active lighting systems that will be addressed — features
like automatic high beams, or dynamic headlights that turn based on
steering wheel inputs.
Like dynamic - all - wheel
steering, controlled damping and the
adaptive air suspension, the sport differential is integrated into the control function of the electronic chassis platform (ECP).
It also gets features
like AIRMATIC air suspension, Direct -
Steer system and the
Adaptive Damping System ADS, Off - Road ABS, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) and Hill - Start Assist.
Though the base SE model's standard features are decidedly sparse (no Bluetooth, no rearview camera, no touchscreen audio and no
steering - wheel stereo controls) the top - of - the - line Limited model is generously equipped and can be optioned with extras
like adaptive cruise control, lane - departure intervention and xenon headlights that swivel when you go around turns.
The all - new F - Series Super Duty is available with numerous driver - assist technologies: SYNC ® 3 — Ford's all - new communications and entertainment system features faster performance, conversational voice recognition and an easier - to - understand graphical interface, along with an intuitive smartphone -
like 8 - inch touch screen Blind Spot Information System with trailer tow is optimized for Super Duty to include the length of the trailer; BLIS ® uses radar sensors in the taillamps to monitor areas that may not be visible to the driver Lane departure warning provides a warning when a driver strays from a lane through a series of
steering wheel vibrations that mimic rumble strips
Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support use sensors to detect slower vehicles moving in the same direction.
And while I want to spring for the $ 2,700 Proactive Package, which includes all the cool driving aids
like adaptive cruise control and Distance Control, it also bundles the aforementioned Direct Adaptive Steering, which
adaptive cruise control and Distance Control, it also bundles the aforementioned Direct
Adaptive Steering, which
Adaptive Steering, which I hate.
In the positive column, the driver aid suite does include some desirable features
like adaptive cruise that works in stop - and - go traffic and lane departure preventive
steering assist — both come in handy while being distracted by that terrible dashboard display.
A new colour laser head - up display will be offered on some grades; and the new windscreen header - mounted stereo camera set - up provides the readings for autonomous braking, lane and
steering assist,
adaptive cruise and the
like.
Adaptive cruise control with
steering control, blind - spot assist and lane - keeping assist will set you back handsomely, but standard features
like crosswind assist and collision warning with autonomous braking help even the base GLS feel up to date.
Apart the powerful powertrains under the hood, the 2016 Infiniti Q50 also brings other additional changes,
like the new Direct
Adaptive Steering system, Dynamic Digital Suspension and a few more.
Just
like with the coupe, the new 911 Turbo Convertible will be about 1.1 inches wider than the base 911 Carrera 4 and will receive a new all - wheel - drive system, active rear - axle
steering and
adaptive aerodynamics.