A number of sensors — many of which are in production cars like the new Q7 and A4 — including long - range
radar for the adaptive cruise control (ACC) and Audi Side assist (ASA) act as eyes on both the front and rear of the car.
Not exact matches
«The
radars they use are apparently meant
for detecting moving objects (as typically used in
adaptive cruise control systems), and seem to be not very good in detecting stationary objects,» he says.
The 2017 Toyota Prius starts at $ 27,055, and
for that we see 15 - inch alloy wheels, heated cloth seats, a 6.1 - inch in - dash touchscreen display, a backup camera, smart key access with push - button start, and LED headlights — plus, the
radar - and camera - based Toyota Safety Sense P suite, including lane departure alert,
adaptive cruise control and pre-collision system with vehicle and pedestrian detection.
Additionally, rain - sensing wipers, a reversing camera,
adaptive headlights, dynamic
radar cruise control, and pre-collision safety technologies are available
for the Lexus RX.
To simplify matters
for Mazda and dealers (fewer variants to stock), most of the advanced tech is in a single $ 2600 technology package at the upper end:
adaptive cruise control (
radar cruise control in Mazda lingo), lane departure warning, automatic high beams, forward obstruction warning, Smart City Brake Support, active grille shutters to cut wind resistance, and brake regeneration (i - ELOOP).
Adaptive cruise control is also known as dynamic
radar cruise control or intelligent
cruise control, and automakers have their own brand names
for their systems.
The long - range sensors used
for the
Adaptive Cruise Control and Side Assist sensors work with two mid-range
radar sensors at the front and rear to give a complete 360 - degree view.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE Leather Seats, Third Row Seat, 4x4, Quad Bucket Seats, Power Liftgate, Heated Driver Seat, Heated Rear Seat, Cooled Driver Seat, Back - Up Camera, Premium Sound System, Trailer Hitch, Remote Engine Start, Adjustable Pedals, HID headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers Privacy Glass, Keyless Entry OPTION PACKAGES WHEELS, 22 X 9 (55.9 CM X 22.9 CM) 6 - SPOKE CHROME MULTI-FEATURED DESIGN, OPEN ROAD PACKAGE includes additional 9 months of SiriusXM Radio and NavTraffic service, (CF5) power sunroof, (U42) rear seat entertainment system and on SLT (IO6) Audio system with navigation, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT BLU - RAY / DVD with remote
control, overhead display, Wi - Fi wireless projection capability, two 2 - channel wireless digital headphones, auxiliary HDMI / MHL audio / video input and 2 USB ports,
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL with Forward Automatic Braking,
radar based system automatically adjusts speed to maintain preset following distance, ENHANCED SECURITY PACKAGE body security content, includes (UTR) self - powered horn, (UTV) interior movement and (UTU) vehicle inclination sensors, door and liftgate lock shields and glass break sensors in rear quarter glass and liftgate window, removes sunglass holder and conversation mirror from overhead console, AUDIO SYSTEM, 8 DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION WITH GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM AM / FM / SiriusXM stereo with seek - and - scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio
for music and select phones; voice - activated technology
for radio and phone; and Shop.
Privacy Glass, Keyless Entry OPTION PACKAGES WHEELS, 22 X 9 (55.9 CM X 22.9 CM) 6 - SPOKE CHROME MULTI-FEATURED DESIGN, OPEN ROAD PACKAGE includes additional 9 months of SiriusXM Radio and NavTraffic service, (CF5) power sunroof, (U42) rear seat entertainment system and on SLT (IO6) Audio system with navigation, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT BLU - RAY / DVD with remote
control, overhead display, Wi - Fi wireless projection capability, two 2 - channel wireless digital headphones, auxiliary HDMI / MHL audio / video input and 2 USB ports,
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL with Forward Automatic Braking,
radar based system automatically adjusts speed to maintain preset following distance, ENHANCED SECURITY PACKAGE body security content, includes (UTR) self - powered horn, (UTV) interior movement and (UTU) vehicle inclination sensors, door and liftgate lock shields and glass break sensors in rear quarter glass and liftgate window, removes sunglass holder and conversation mirror from overhead console, AUDIO SYSTEM, 8 DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION WITH GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM AM / FM / SiriusXM stereo with seek - and - scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio
for music and select phones; voice - activated technology
for radio and phone; and Shop.
Adaptive cruise control or
radar cruise control is a feature that is really starting to make a name
for itself in the automotive world.
An
adaptive cruise control system, which uses
radar to read the speed of the car in the lane ahead, let me set the speed and following distance
for many miles of pedal - free driving.
It looks out of place, but that houses the
radar system needed
for the automatic braking and
adaptive cruise control systems.
As
for safety, a combination or
radar, camera, and ultrasonic based features reduces the risk of an accident, including lane change alert, blind spot monitor, forward collision alert,
adaptive cruise control, and front pedestrian braking.
Changes to the Continental GTC
for 2009 include a new more upright front grille, larger lower air intake, chrome headlamp bezels, retuned Servotronic power steering
for improved feedback and feel, new optional Follow - to - stop,
radar — based
Adaptive Cruise Control, optional carbon ceramic brakes with 420 mm front and 356 mm rear discs and eight - piston callipers (only available with 20 - inch wheels), two new exterior colours (Aquamarine, Blue Crystal) and a new interior colour (Aquamarine).
Full - Speed Range Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control (DRCC): For highways / freeways only — an adaptive cruise control that functions at speeds between 0 to 110 mph and enables low - speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration / deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower
Cruise Control (DRCC): For highways / freeways only — an adaptive cruise control that functions at speeds between 0 to 110 mph and enables low - speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration / deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower
Control (DRCC):
For highways / freeways only — an
adaptive cruise control that functions at speeds between 0 to 110 mph and enables low - speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration / deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower
cruise control that functions at speeds between 0 to 110 mph and enables low - speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration / deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower
control that functions at speeds between 0 to 110 mph and enables low - speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration / deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower speed.
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.
You can add the Technology Package ($ 3,200
for navigation, Virtual Cockpit, Bang & Olufsen sound system and more) and Driver Assistance Package ($ 1,400
for active lane - keeping assist,
adaptive cruise control, high - beam assist and front
radar with a camera distance sensor) and still come in at about $ 60K
for a high - tech rocket of a sedan.
Using the
radar sensors of the
Adaptive Cruise Control, these systems are designed to detect the potential
for a collision between the RC F and an obstacle or vehicle ahead.
Adaptive Cruise Control: Even though you've set your desired speed, this system uses
radar to watch out
for slower traffic and apply braking when you need to slow down.
Combining a camera and millimetre - wave
radar for a high level of detection performance, the Land Cruiser's Toyota Safety Sense system features a Pre-Collision System (PCS) with a Pedestrian Detection function,
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Automatic High Beam (AHB) technology.
Also rolling out in the new RX are a slew of advanced safety and passenger assist technologies including Dynamic
Radar Cruise Control with automated - braking Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), and Automatic /
Adaptive High - Beam (AHB)
for optimal forward visibility at night.
Hyundai said the
radar for emergency braking could also be the sensor
for adaptive cruise control, which the Tucson doesn't (yet) have.
The CR - V is the closest match to the 2016 Tucson on features, down to the
radar unit mounted in the grille
for pedestrian and vehicle detection... but on the CR - V it also provides
adaptive cruise control (just not below 20 mph).
Adaptive cruise relies on
radar to detect the speed of any cars ahead, and match that speed if it is slower than what you set
for cruise control.
Honda Sensing includes
adaptive cruise control, a collision mitigation braking system (
for both cars and pedestrians), lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, road departure mitigation, and forward collision warning, all of which use a combination of
radar and a front - facing video camera.
Mercedes Benz has already rolled out a few assisted driving features, pioneering
adaptive cruise control, which uses
radar to detect the speed of any cars ahead and match that speed if it is slower than the speed set
for cruise control.