The complexity
of adaptive cruise control systems puts them beyond the reach of the aftermarket.
In other words you can think
of the Adaptive Cruise Control system like automatic windshield wipers... The system thinks for you...
The biggest surprise is the lack
of an adaptive cruise control system, a feature included by just about every competitor.
Not exact matches
According to their modeling, a
system in which each car crosses the intersection in its own virtual bubble
of safe space, modulating its speed using
adaptive cruise control, will result in smooth traffic flow in each direction.
The strongest selling point
of the Grand Touring trim is the active safety package, which includes the usual alphabet soup
of crash avoidance
systems — blind - spot monitoring, lane - keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert,
adaptive front lighting with high - beam
control, and active
cruise control.
Our tester was not outfitted with 4Matic all - wheel drive, but it did have niceties including an air suspension, bumping Burmester sound
system, heated and cooled front seats, and, courtesy
of the $ 10,400 Premium 3 Package, massaging seats,
adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, and parking assist.
I'd noted from the window sticker that my test car was equipped with optional radar - guided
adaptive cruise control (part
of the $ 1,100 Safety package) and was curious how the
system would deal with the manual transmission when traffic ahead forced the car to slow down.
Tech toys include the latest versions
of Sync and MyFord Touch, a new eight - inch LCD screen in the instrument cluster,
adaptive cruise control, a blind - spot warning
system, and a lane - departure prevention function.
The roughly $ 11,500 in options consists
of the 34 - speaker, $ 3,700 Bose Panaray
system, $ 3,300 magnetic chassis package (adds magnetic ride
control, rear wheel steering, and 20 - inch wheels), $ 3,100 driver assist package (front and rear automatic braking,
adaptive cruise control, night vision), $ 900 comfort package (heated rear seats and cooled front seats), and $ 495 for the Phantom Gray Metallic paint.
The popular people mover is available with a Honda Sensing suite
of safety and driver - assist goodies that include collision mitigation braking
system, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, and
adaptive cruise control.
There also will be an infusion
of new technology, including
adaptive cruise control and a blind - spot monitoring
system.
The little knobs in front
of the center console make it easy to switch between heated and cooled seats as conditions dictate, the 11 - speaker Bose stereo makes our book - on - tape narrator feel like he's in the car with us, and the
adaptive cruise control system lets us loosen our grip and relax our legs as the big Nissan eats mile after mile.
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.
The Bentayga will feature state -
of - the - art driver assistance
systems, including predictive
adaptive cruise control (which anticipates corners, city boundaries and speed - limit changes via navigation data, sensors and cameras), traffic sign recognition, rear crossing traffic warning, top - view four - camera display, and parking assist.
Kolodge and Hoffman at a J.D. Power / National Automobile Dealers Assn. automotive conference here discuss the need and benefits
of familiarizing customers
of today's vehicle - safety
systems, from lane - keeping assistance to
adaptive cruise control to emergency stopping.
Volvo's all - new pedestrian - detection
system is part
of the $ 2100 Technology Package, which also includes
adaptive cruise control, collision warning with full automatic braking, and warnings for maintaining distance and staying in your lane.
His entire family was impressed with the level
of premium appointments provided by the $ 46,000 SUV, especially the blind - spot monitoring
system, rear heated seats and entertainment
system,
adaptive cruise control, and backup camera.
Instead
of the outgoing car's Journey trim, options like
adaptive cruise control, navigation, a Bose audio
system, and various active safety features offered as part
of the car's Premium, Premium Plus, Deluxe Touring, and Technology packages.
In terms
of safety technology, expect the 2016 Acura RDX to adopt some
of the new active - safety
systems seen on other Acuras, like active lane - keep assist, blind - spot warning, and
adaptive cruise control.
Here are a few highlights: a 22 - way adjustable driver's seat (heated and cooled,
of course, as is the 16 - way adjustable passenger seat), a 17 - speaker Lexicon audio
system with a 12.3 - inch navigation and infotainment screen, an active air suspension designed to keep things smooth under rough road conditions, a head - up display, and
adaptive cruise control.
Adaptive cruise control and an active lane - keeping
system allowed a bit
of hands - free driving and made freeway slogs very relaxing.
The latest generation
of BMW's iDrive infotainment
system is included, and active - safety features like lane - departure warning, forward - collision warning, and
adaptive cruise control are part
of the Driver Assistance and Driver Assistance Plus option packages.
Sadly, the aggressiveness
of the various safety
systems isn't as adjustable as it is on some cars — apart from the forward collision warning and
adaptive cruise control, which allow you to select the following distance.
Mainstream automakers have thus far focused their efforts on step - by - step buildups
of the
adaptive cruise control and lane departure
control, building blocks necessary to bring automation to the nation's highway
system.
The list
of available technologies includes the fuel - sipping Eco Pro mode; a color head - up display;
adaptive cruise control; pedestrian and forward - collision warning; blind - spot detection; a 360 - degree camera
system; BMW ConnectedDrive and BMW Apps connectivity; and Proactive Driving Assistant, which can preemptively tell the driver to slow down when he or she is approaching an area with a lower speed limit.
To its credit, Subaru, unlike Honda, does offer a suite
of high - tech safety features — its EyeSight driver assistance
system, which includes
adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking, and lane departure warning.
It's five - door only (five door adds # 655 to other models), gets unique exterior styling with aero wheels and C - shaped LED lighting signatures, and features much
of the standard kit
of other high - end Golfs, such as LED headlights, the most feature - packed infotainment
system, and
adaptive cruise control.
STANDARD FEATURES: 518 hp, 516 lb - ft
of torque 3 - stage stability
control system Adaptive sport suspension High - performance compound braking
system Sport exhaust
system Aerodynamic bodystyling Trunk lid spoiler COMAND Harman / Kardon surround sound
system SiriusXM satellite radio w / trial subscription Auxiliary audio jack In - dash memory card reader Rearview camera Power panorama sunroof Leather interior w / Alcantara headliner AMG steering wheel w / aluminum shift paddles Power front sport seats Power tilt - and - telescopic steering column Automatic dual - zone climate
control Cruise control Rain - sensing windshield wipers 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Electronic tailgate closer Interior ambient lighting
There's also an energy management
system, which uses a number
of variables — rain sensors, information on the sat nav and the
adaptive cruise control — to forecast upcoming driving conditions and prepare the car (and its power sources) for them.
In addition to the standard 10.2 - inch display screen and heated Dakota leather front seats (heated rear seats are available) is an impressive lineup
of available safety technology that includes lane departure warning, pedestrian and collision warning with auto braking,
adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, as well as auto - park and parking assist
systems.
That means you get lane departure warning, low speed collision avoidance,
adaptive cruise control and high beam assist, among a whole suite
of hi - tech safety
systems.
The $ 30,060 Prius Prime Premium that joined our competition came standard with key features that cost thousands on some
of the other contenders, including
adaptive cruise control, pre-collision assist, and a navigation
system with an 11.6 - inch screen.
Of course, we presently understand these
systems as slightly prosaic features that give us
adaptive cruise control, lane - keeping assistance, emergency braking, front - and - rear collision avoidance (both with cars and pedestrians), blind - spot warning and collision avoidance, and even active parking assistance.
A pile
of standard technology includes blind spot warning, lane departure warning with lane - keeping steering and a forward collision warning
system, though automatic emergency braking comes only with
adaptive cruise control, which is optional on the Premium II.
We already knew that the 2015 Volvo XC90 would feature at least three new active safety features, including an improved pedestrian detection
system, an active steering correction feature, and an innovative use
of adaptive cruise control technology.
Another unexpected test: the car's radar - based
adaptive cruise control system, which comes into play during an inexplicable slowdown along a hopelessly tedious stretch
of California Interstate 5.
In addition to that friendly piece
of tech, the 2018 Ford F - 150 also gets B&O Play audio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SYNC 3, 4G LTE with Wi - Fi for up to 10 devices, and an
adaptive cruise control system with stop - and - go capability.
Included in Honda's Sensing Package are a number
of technologies such as
adaptive cruise control, collision - mitigation braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, and even a low - speed follow
system designed to help take the grind out
of gridlock.
The Q3 offers an impressive array
of optional toys for its size, including LED ambient lighting,
adaptive headlights,
adaptive cruise control, a panoramic glass roof, heated seats, keyless entry and ignition, and a variety
of sound
systems, topping out at the MMI navigation
system with Bluetooth.
The package is comprised
of six
systems:
adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, and collision mitigation braking.
Available features include LED headlamps, a 14 - speaker Bang & Olufsen sound
system, and a suite
of driver assistance features such as lane keeping, pre-collision braking, and
adaptive cruise control with stop - and - go capability.
Engineers took an
adaptive cruise control button cluster out
of a typical Chrysler steering wheel and bolted it to the dashboard, just to the right
of the stereo
system.
The 2017 MDX also features a raft
of standard and available active safety
systems, including the so - called AcuraWatch package, which features automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance,
adaptive cruise control, and low - speed follow.
It's worth mentioning that $ 635
of the F Sport's cost is in the required Lexus Safety
System, a package that includes pre-collision braking, lane - departure warning, and
adaptive cruise control.
There's another set
of buttons below the climate
control panel, with buttons for traction
control, a paddle - shifted automatic transmission, forward collision warning,
adaptive cruise control, and a lane departure warning
system.
Also new for 2016 is the availability
of the Lexus Safety
System +, an option package that bundles together active safety features like pre-collision braking, lane - departure warning, and
adaptive cruise control.
Volvo also plans to offer a full suite
of active safety technologies on the 2015 XC90, including a steering assist function for the
adaptive cruise control, a
system that monitors the edges
of the road, and an updated pedestrian detection
system that can identify pedestrians and cyclists in the dark.
You also get available features like Around View camera
systems as well as
adaptive cruise control to go with a complement
of airbags and great crash test scores.
This suite
of advanced driver - assist features like
Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Mitigation Braking
System is a rarity in the affordable subcompact car segment, making the 2018 Fit a smart buy for drivers who want added peace
of mind.
This beautiful example comes with a massive specification to include 19» 10 Spoke Diamond Faced AMG Wheels with Grey AMG Branded Calipers, Panoramic Sunroof, Rear Seat Comfort Package consisting
of Twin Screen Rear Entertainment, Heated and Cooled reclining Electric Seats, Luxury Rear Climate
Control, Rear Blind Package consisting
of electric Rear and Side door blinds, Comand online Satellite Navigation with Media interface, Split View, Bluetooth with Audio Streaming, Digital TV, DAB Digital Radio with Burmester High End Sound
System, 360 Degree Surround Camera, Front and Rear Park Assist with Reversing Camera, Soft Close Doors, Speed Limit Assist, Driving Assistance Package,
Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Steering Assist, Keyless, Air Balance Package, Heated Massaging Electric Front Seats with Memory, Easy Adjust luxury front head restraints, Multi function Flat Bottom Leather Sports Steering Wheel, Garage Door Opener, LED Intelligent Headlights plus much more.