European new models and their equipment:
use of speed-sensitive power steering expands
Adoption of lane departure warning systems and adaptive brake lights also increases
The following outlines major features for new passenger car models launched in the European market by European automobile manufacturers in the spring of 2008 and afterwards.
Among driving stability related features, adoption of Speed-Sensitive Power Steering and Continuously Variable Damping Control is on the rise. Among the devices to secure visibility, the headlamp systems that select optimum light distribution from various light distribution patterns depending on driving conditions have also begun to be employed.
For driving assist devices, Lane Departure Warning Systems and Blind Spot Monitor Systems have been increasingly employed. For collision safety, adoption of Adaptive Brake Lights, which warn following traffic when emergency braking is applied, has been expanded while use of systems to avoid rear-end collisions has been started. For comfort and convenience, a multi-zone air conditioning system is becoming one of the standard features.
Status of new technology adoption by European automobile manufacturers (new models launched in Europe in the spring of 2008 and afterwards)
Equipped as standard in all specifications
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Driving stability |
Speed-sensitive power steering |
VW Scirocco, VW Golf, VW Polo, |
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Visibility |
Intelligent light system |
BMW X6, BMW 7 Series |
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Collision safety |
Adaptive brake light |
M-Benz CLK-Class, M-Benz E-Class, |
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Dual-stage front airbags |
M-Benz CLC-Class, M-Benz E-Class, |
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Avoidance of rear-end collisions |
Volvo XC60 |
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Driving assist |
Alerting tired drivers |
M-Benz E-Class |
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Comfort & convenience |
Multi-zone air conditioning system |
M-Benz GLK-Class, M-Benz E-Class, |
Equipped as standard in some specifications
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Driving stability |
Speed-sensitive power steering system |
M-Benz CLC-Class, M-Benz GLK-Class, |
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Visibility |
Intelligent light system |
Opel Insignia, M-Benz E-Class |
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Driving assist |
Lane departure warning system |
BMW 7 Series, Lancia Delta |
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Parking assist system |
Lancia Delta |
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Comfort & convenience |
Multi-zone air conditioning System |
VW Scirocco, Audi Q5, Audi A5 Cabriolet, |
Options
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Visibility |
Intelligent light system |
M-Benz GLK-Class, BMW 1 Series |
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Driving assist |
Lane departure warning system |
M-Benz E-Class, Audi Q5, Audi A5 Cabriolet, Opel Insignia, Volvo XC60 |
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Alerting tired drivers |
Volvo XC60 |
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Parking assist system |
VW Golf |
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Comfort & convenience |
Multi-zone air conditioning system |
VW Golf |
Daimler: E-Class has PRE-SAFE, Adaptive Brake Lights and Attention Assist as standard features
Daimler has fitted the E-Class with PRE-SAFE, Adaptive Brake Lights and Attention Assist that detects and alerts the driver when he or she is dozing off as standard features while having advanced driving support devices including a Blind Spot Assist system and a lane keeping assist system as options.
Daimler: Major features for M-Benz branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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The columns below the model names show the release months (Same as for the latter tables)
◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional |
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CLC-Class |
GLK-Class |
E-Class |
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Jun. 2008 |
Oct. 2008 |
Mar. 2009 |
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Driving stability |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Tyre pressure loss warning system |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Tyre pressure monitoring system |
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△ |
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ABS with Brake Assist |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Automatic Dual control - semi-active air suspension |
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○ |
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Distronic plus (Note 4) |
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△ |
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Direct steering - speed-sensitive with variable |
○ |
○ |
○ |
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Visibility |
Intelligent Light System (Note 5) |
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△ |
○ |
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Door mirrors - electrically adjustable and heated, |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Electrically folding exterior door mirrors |
○ |
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○ |
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Auto-dimming rear view mirror and driver's exterior mirror |
○ |
△ |
○ |
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Rain sensing windscreen wipers |
○ |
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◎ |
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Collision safety |
PRE-SAFE (Note 6) |
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△ |
◎ |
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Child seat recognition |
◎ |
△ |
△ |
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Neck-Pro front head restraints |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Two-stage airbags (driver and front passenger) |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Sidebags in front seats |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Rear side airbag |
△ |
△ |
△ |
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Window bags for driver, front passenger, |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Driver's knee airbag |
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◎ |
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Active bonnet (Note 7) |
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◎ |
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Adaptive brake light (Note 8） |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Driving assist |
Attention assist (Note 9) |
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◎ |
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PARKTRONIC |
◎ |
△ |
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PARKTRONIC with Advanced parking guidance |
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◎ |
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Blind spot assist (Note 11) |
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△ |
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Lane keeping assist (Note 12) |
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△ |
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Night View Assist Plus (Note 13) |
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△ |
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Comfort & convenience |
Automatic climate control - two-zone for driver and passenger |
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○ |
◎ |
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Heated front seats |
△ |
△ |
◎ |
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Dynamic multi-contour seats for driver and front passenger (Note 14) |
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△ |
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Bluetooth interface for hands-free telephony |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Aux-in socket located in glove compartment |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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ECO start/stop function |
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○ |
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| (Notes) 1. | The CLC-Class is an entry level premium coupe model for young people. The competing models are Peugeot 407 coupe and BMW 1 series coupe. |
| 2. | The GLK-Class is a compact SUV that holds five people in its two row seating. The competing models are BMW X3 and Audi Q5. |
| 3. | The E-Class is a core model among mid-sized models positioned between the C-Class and the S-Class. The sedan and the coupe were released in March and May 2009, respectively. They share the same chassis. |
| 4. | The Cruise Control system named Distronic has been updated as Distronic Plus with enhanced functionality. The system maintains a certain distance from the vehicle in front even in stop-and-go traffic. When the system detects danger as the distance from the vehicle driving ahead becomes too close, it warns the driver with lights and sounds. If the driver fails to react, the Pre-Safe function is set off and automatically applies braking. |
| 5. | The Intelligent Light System is a headlamp system, which secures good visibility by adapting to driving and weather conditions. It includes the functions such as an Active Light System, which illuminates the actual direction that the vehicle is taking by swiveling the headlamps' light axes left to right in accordance with the steering wheel movements and the vehicle speed, the Cornering Light function, which lights up inside of the carriageway that the vehicle is following when the driver steers and/or indicates, and Adaptive High Beam Assist, which automatically adapts the headlamp range to the distance of oncoming vehicles. |
| 6. | Pre-Safe detects dangerous situations from emergency braking or sudden movements of the steering wheel during high-speed driving and then takes preventive actions like tightening seatbelts and closing side windows automatically before accidents. |
| 7. | The Active Bonnet reduces the risk of injuries when a pedestrian's head collides and the sensor in the front bumper detects the collision, by pushing up the bonnet by 50 mm to create more space between the bonnet and the engine. |
| 8. | Adaptive Brake Lights warn following vehicles of danger by automatically flashing the brake lamps when the driver applies sudden braking while driving at 30 mph or above. This is aimed to prevent accidents such as rear-end collisions by calling following vehicles' attention to react promptly. |
| 9. | The Attention Assist continuously analyses the driver's behavior such as steering movements to monitor if there is any sign of drowsiness. When the system detects a sign, it alerts with a warning light and sound. |
| 10. | The PARKTRONIC assists the driver's steering operation during parking with ultrasonic sensors embedded in the front and rear bumpers, which detect obstacles and notify how far the vehicle is from an obstacle with indicators and alarm tones. The Advanced Parking Guidance system guides the driver for his/her steering operation to park the vehicle when driving at 22 mph or slower by monitoring the surrounding area to identify space 1.8 meter longer than the vehicle where the vehicle can be parked. |
| 11. | Blind Spot Assist detects a vehicle when it comes into a blind spot when driving at 18 to 155 mph and displays a warning sign on the door mirror on the side of which the other vehicle was detected. If the driver ignores the signal and tries to change lanes, the system then warns the driver with audible tones. |
| 12. | Lane Keeping Assist alerts the driver when the vehicle is leaving its lane unintentionally by causing the steering wheel to vibrate. When the change of lanes is intentional, the system discerns the difference and no alerting will be made. |
| 13. | Night View Assist Plus lets the driver easily look ahead during night driving without being dazzled by oncoming traffic. The system identifies objects ahead with its infrared light and infrared camera and shows the image in the display located in the center console. It also features a function to highlight pedestrians to make them noticeable. The system will be in the market at the end of 2009. |
| 14. | Dynamic Multi-Contour Seats automatically adjust the air pressure in the side bolsters according to changes in the steering angle, acceleration and driving speed of the car to provide optimum support for the driver and front passenger. The backrests also feature a massage function. |
VW: Scirocco and Golf come with Adaptive Chassis Control while Audi Q5 and A5 have Lane Assist
VW installs an Adaptive Chassis Control system, which controls damper characteristic adapting to suit the road and driving situations, in the Scirocco as a standard feature and in the Golf as an option. The Golf features a Start/stop function, which is an idle stop system, as a standard (some specifications of the Golf only) and a Park Assist system, which is an automated steering system for parallel parking, as an option.
VW: Major features for VW branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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Scirocco |
Golf |
SEAT Exeo |
Polo |
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Aug. 2008 |
Oct. 2008 |
Spring 2009 |
Jun. 2009 |
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Driving stability |
ESP including EDL |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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ESP + EBA (electronic Brake Assistance) |
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◎ |
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ABS with Hydraulic Brake Assist |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Adaptive chassis control (Note 5) |
◎ |
△ |
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Hill hold control |
△ |
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Power assisted steering, speed sensitive |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Tyre pressure monitoring system |
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○ |
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Tyre pressure (Flat tyre) indicator (Note 6) |
△ |
○△ |
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○ |
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Visibility |
Bi-xenon headlight with dynamic |
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○ |
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Bi-xenon headlight with static |
△ |
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Bi-xenon headlights with AFS |
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○ |
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Dusk sensor, automatic driving lights |
◎ |
○ |
○ |
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Front fog lights with static cornering function (Note 7) |
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○△ |
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△ |
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Electrically heated and adjustable |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
○ |
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Door mirrors with integrated indicators |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Electrically foldable door mirrors |
△ |
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Automatically dimming interior |
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○ |
○ |
△ |
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Collision safety |
Driver's and front passenger's whiplash optimized head restraints |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Active front head restraints |
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◎ |
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Front side airbag |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Rear seat side airbag system (Note 8) |
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△ |
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Curtain airbag for front and rear passenger |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
△ |
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Driver's knee airbag |
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◎ |
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Front passenger's airbag |
◎ |
◎ |
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△ |
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Driving assist |
Parking sensor - front and rear (Note 9) |
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△ |
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Parking sensor - rear |
△ |
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○ |
△ |
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Park Assist system (Note 10) |
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△ |
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Optical Parking Display (Note 11) |
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△ |
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Rear view camera |
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△ |
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Comfort & convenience |
Climatic semi-automatic air conditioning |
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◎ |
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2 zone electronic climate control |
○ |
△ |
◎ |
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Heat insulated rear tinted windows |
○△ |
○△ |
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○ |
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Multifunction computer (Note 13) |
○ |
○ |
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○ |
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Multi-device interface (Note 14) |
◎ |
○△ |
◎ |
○ |
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Interior light delay |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Automatic coming home lighting function |
◎ |
○ |
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Heated front seats |
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△ |
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Start/stop function |
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○ |
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| (Notes) 1. | The Scirocco is a new model with an old model name. It is a compact sport coupe based on the Golf GTI. |
| 2. | This is the sixth-generation of the Golf. The three-door and five-door hatchback models have been remodeled. Although it uses the same platform as the fifth generation, 60% of the components have been replaced. The Golf features sporty and smart design from the fifth generation. |
| 3. | This is the fifth generation of the Polo. It is approximately 30 mm bigger in total length and width than the fourth generation with improved safety and comfort. |
| 4. | The SEAT Exeo is a new sedan model that holds five people. It is based on an old Audi A4 with a different suspension and engine. |
| 5. | The Adaptive Chassis Control system is a suspension system that controls damping and electric steering characteristics promptly adapting to suit the roadway and driving situations. There are three modes to choose from, with Normal that suits everyday driving, Comfort that maintains comfortable ride and Sport that enhances dynamics. |
| 6. | The Tyre Pressure (Flat Tyre) Indicator indicates a warning sign on the multifunction display to alert the driver when tyre pressure is altered. |
| 7. | The front fog lights with static cornering function automatically turn fog lights on as it is linked to the indicators when turning a corner at a low speed. It helps the driver see pedestrians more easily at crossings and alerts pedestrians of the vehicle. It is activated when driving with low beam headlamps at 40 km/h or slower. |
| 8. | The Rear Seat Side Airbag system, in addition to side airbags for the rear seats, displays a warning sign to notify the driver when rear seat passengers are not wearing seatbelts. |
| 9. | The Parking Sensors - front and rear alert the driver with an audible signal and visual display when they sensor objects near the front or rear bumpers. |
| 10. | The Park Assist system automatically maneuvers the steering wheel during parallel parking using ultrasonic sensors mounted front and rear. After the vehicle passes an appropriate parking space at 19 mph or slower and the driver puts the car in reverse, the system automatically takes over the steering wheel and the driver only has to operate the accelerator, the clutch and the brake. |
| 11. | The Optical Parking Display indicates the distance and location of obstacles when they are detected by Parking Sensors, with an easy-to-understand illustration on the display of the vehicle's in-car audio system. |
| 12. | The Heat Insulated Rear Tinted Windows uses tinted glass that reduces the amount of light entering from the windows behind the B-pillar by 65%. It helps to keep the temperature inside the vehicle low and gives the vehicle a sporty look. |
| 13. | The Multifunction Computer displays useful information such as the air temperature outside of the vehicle, average fuel efficiency, current fuel efficiency, average driving speed per hour and possible driving distance with the remaining fuel and so on. For the manual transmission model, it also displays suggested gear-change timing to make better fuel efficiency. |
| 14. | The Multi Device Interface allows iPod and USB cables to be connected and played. Song titles can be displayed and selected through the vehicle's radio system. |
For Audi brand, the Q5 and A5 have Audi Side Assist that monitors blind spots diagonally behind the vehicle and Audi Lane Assist that warns the driver of lane departure as options.
VW: Major features for Audi/SEAT branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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Audi Q5 |
Audi A5 |
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Dec. 2008 |
Spring 2009 |
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Driving stability |
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with limited slip differential |
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◎ |
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Hill descent control with off-road ESP |
◎ |
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Tyre pressure monitor. |
△ |
△ |
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Adaptive Cruise Control |
△ |
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Audi hill-hold assist |
△ |
△ |
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Audi drive select (Note 3) |
△ |
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Servotronic speed-related power-assisted steering (Note 4) |
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○ |
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Visibility |
Automatic headlight operation |
○ |
○ |
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Adaptive xenon plus headlights with LED daytime-running lights (Note 5) |
△ |
△ |
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Xenon headlights with LED daytime-running lights |
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○ |
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Xenon headlights with automatic headlight-range adjustment, |
○ |
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Halogen headlights with daytime-running lights |
◎ |
◎ |
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High-beam assistant (Note 6) |
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△ |
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Headlight washers |
○△ |
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Exterior mirrors - electrically operated and heated |
◎ |
◎ |
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Door Mirrors -Electrically -Folding and Auto -Dimming |
△ |
△ |
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Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
○△ |
△ |
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Automatic windscreen wipers |
○ |
○ |
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Collision safety |
Front side airbags |
◎ |
◎ |
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Rear Side Airbags |
△ |
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Front and rear ISOFIX preparation |
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◎ |
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Driving assist |
Rear acoustic parking |
○△ |
○△ |
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Audi parking system plus (Note 7) |
△ |
△ |
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Audi parking system advanced (Note 8) |
△ |
△ |
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Electromechanical parking brake (Note 9) |
◎ |
◎ |
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Audi side assist (Note 10) |
△ |
△ |
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Audi lane assist (Note 11) |
△ |
△ |
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Comfort & convenience |
3-zone climate control |
○△ |
○ |
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Mobile telephone preparation - Bluetooth interface |
△ |
△ |
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Heated front and rear seats |
△ |
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Heated front seats |
△ |
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Fully automatic soft top (Note 12) |
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◎ |
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Automatic start/stop function (Note 13) |
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△ |
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| (Notes) 1. | The Audi Q5 is a mid-sized crossover. It uses the same platform as the A4 sedan/A5 coupe. |
| 2. | The Audi A5 Cabriolet is a new model succeeding the A4 Cabriolet and is a convertible model that holds four people. |
| 3. | The Audi Drive Select electronically and comprehensively controls settings for functions such as engine power, transmission shift points, a Dynamic Steering System that automatically adjusts the steering ratio to the vehicle's speed and a Variable Damping Control System. The driver can choose a setting from comfort, auto and dynamic. |
| 4. | The Servotronic Steering System adjusts the amount of steering assist depending on the vehicle's speed. The steering is more assisted at low speeds while less at high speeds. |
| 5. | The adaptive headlights detect the steering angle and driving speed to make the illumination angle of the headlights be turned precisely to the direction that the vehicle is heading. LED daytime-running lights that are combined with the headlights contribute improved safety by leaving them on during the day. |
| 6. | The High-Beam Assistant automatically switches the headlights from high beam to low beam depending on oncoming traffic. |
| 7. | The Audi Parking System Plus, when parking, detects obstacles in front or back of the vehicle and the distance between the vehicle and an obstacle with ultrasonic sensors and alerts the driver with audible and visual signals. |
| 8. | The Audi Parking System Advanced detects obstacles in front or back of the vehicle with ultrasonic sensors and cameras and alerts the driver with audible and visual signals. The situation behind the vehicle is shown in the display with guidelines for parking. |
| 9. | The Electromechanical Parking Brake is a parking brake that can be activated via a button. |
| 10. | The Audi Side Assist is a system to help change lanes. It alerts the driver with a warning light on the side mirror when it detects a vehicle in the blind spot diagonally behind the vehicle or a fast-approaching vehicle with its radar sensors mounted in the rear bumper. |
| 11. | The Audi Lane Assist monitors the road ahead with a camera fitted into the upper part of the windscreen and alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel when the vehicle unintentionally departs from the lane. |
| 12. | The Fully Automatic Soft Top is a classic soft top, which opens within 15 seconds and closes within 17 seconds. It can be opened/closed while driving up to 31 mph. |
| 13. | The Automatic Start/Stop Function allows idle stop and indicates optimum timing for gear changing on the Driver's Information System display. |
BMW: X6 enjoys enhanced ESC while 7 Series boasts advanced speed-sensitive power steering system
BMW fitted the X6 with ESC (BMW's name is Dynamic Stability Control) with enhanced functions as standard. For the 7 Series, BMW offers Integral Active Steering, which combines the conventional Speed-sensitive Power Steering with rear wheel steering functions, as an option.
BMW: Major features for BMW/MINI branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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1 Series Convertible |
X6 |
7 Series |
Z4 |
MINI |
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Mar. 2008 |
May 2008 |
Nov. 2008 |
May 2009 |
Mar. 2009 |
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Driving stability |
Dynamic Stability Control +ABS +ASC +T +CBC +EBD +DBC +DTC (Note 6) |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Dynamic Stability Control +ABS +ASC +T +CBC +EBD |
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◎ |
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Dynamic Stability Control Plus (Note 7) |
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◎ |
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Dynamic performance control (Note 8) |
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◎ |
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xDrive |
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◎ |
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Run-flat tyres with tyre puncture warning system |
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◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
△ |
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Tyre puncture warning system |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Cruise control with brake function |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Drive dynamic control (Note 9) |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Adaptive drive(Note 10) |
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◎ |
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Variable damper control |
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◎ |
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Dynamic damping control |
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△ |
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Servotronic power steering |
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◎ |
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Integraｌ active steering |
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△ |
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Active steering |
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◎ |
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Electric power assisted steering |
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◎ |
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Visibility |
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation |
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◎ |
◎ |
○ |
△ |
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Adaptive headlights |
△ |
◎ |
◎ |
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Rear-view mirror, automatically dimming |
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◎ |
◎ |
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△ |
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Exterior mirrors - folding, automatically dimming |
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◎ |
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Side view camera (Note 13) |
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△ |
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Night Vision |
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△ |
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Collision safety |
Advanced head protection system, front and rear |
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|
◎ |
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Active headrest |
|
◎ |
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Impact-depending airbag system, driver and front passenger |
◎ |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Side Airbags for Driver and Front Passenger |
◎ |
◎ |
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◎ |
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Driving assist |
Park Distance Control at the rear only |
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◎ |
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Park Distance Control front and rear |
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◎ |
◎ |
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Reversing assist camera |
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○ |
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Rear view camera |
|
◎ |
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Lane departure warning system (Note 14) |
|
|
○ |
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Comfort & |
Automatic air conditioning with 2-zone control |
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◎ |
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◎ |
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Automatic air conditioning with 4-zone control |
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◎ |
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Soft top - fully automatic with remote control opening |
◎ |
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Retractable hard top with remote opening control |
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◎ |
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Head-up display |
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△ |
○ |
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Front ventilation seat |
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△ |
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Automatic start/stop function |
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○ |
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Bluetooth telephone preparation with Telematics |
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◎ |
◎ |
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| (Notes) 1. | The 1 Series Convertible is a convertible model with an electric soft-top. |
| 2. | The X6 is a Sports Activity Coupe that integrates versatility of a SUV and dynamic driving performance of a sports coupe. |
| 3. | The 7 Series Sedan is BMW's flagship model and is the fifth generation of the high-end sedan. |
| 4. | The Z4 integrates the coupe version and the soft-top roadster version of its former model into a roadster with an electric folding metal roof. |
| 5. | The MINI Convertible is the MINI's convertible model being fully remodeled for the first time in five years. |
| 6. | Dynamic Stability Control + ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) + ASC +T (Automatic Stability Control) + CBC (Cornering Brake Control) + EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) + DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) + DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) |
| 7. | The enhanced functions for DSC are the following four; Brake Drying to improve brake response on wet surfaces, Brake Fade Compensation to provide stable braking even with high brake temperatures, Brake Pre-tensioning to shorten the stopping distance during an emergency stop, and Hill-Start Assistant to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on a slope. |
| 8. | The Dynamic Performance Control is a system that provides ultimate cornering performance. It controls distribution of drive forces between the two rear wheels flexibly according to road and driving conditions. When entering a corner, the system diverts more drive forces to the wheel on the outside to ensure maintaining a proper driving line at a higher cornering speed. |
| 9. | The Drive Dynamic Control function allows the driver to alter driving styles to his/her liking. When a mode from Comfort, Normal, Sport, Sport Plus is selected, a suspension setting, gear change timing for the automatic transmission, the level of assist for the power steering and a DSC setting are adjusted in conjunction with the mode. |
| 10. | The Adaptive Drive integrates Active Stabilizer system and a step-less Electronic Damper Control (EDC) to realize dynamic driving and driving comfort at any speed. It is possible to make the suspension setting Sporty by pressing the SPORT button. |
| 11. | The Dynamic Damping Control continuously analyzes the vehicle's driving speed, acceleration speed and body movements and sends the data to applicable control units every 0.0025 seconds. Based on the data, the system readily optimizes the damper setting. |
| 12. | The Integral Active Steering is a newly developed system. It combines the Active Steering, which variably controls the angle of the front wheels in accordance to the vehicle speed, with a steering function for rear wheels. At mid-slow speeds, the steering angle to the steering wheel becomes bigger and as the rear wheels are steered to the opposite direction to the front wheels, the turning circle becomes smaller, resulting in enhanced agility. At high-speeds, as the steering angle to the steering wheel becomes smaller and the rear wheels are steered to the same direction to the front wheels, it improves driving stability. |
| 13. | The Side View Camera presents images caught by the two cameras fitted in the front bumper in the control display to enhance visibility at blind alleys and at car park exits. |
| 14. | The Lane Departure Warning System monitors the positions of traffic lane lines and the vehicle with the camera fitted between a rearview mirror and a windscreen. When the vehicle departs the lane unintentionally, the system vibrates the steering wheel to notify the driver. When an indicator is used to change lanes, the system gets deactivated. |
PSA: Peugeot 3008 Crossover equipped with Distance Alert - a warning system for distance to the vehicle in front
PSA fitted the Citroen C3 Picasso with Speed-Sensitive Power Steering as well as Automatic Activation of Hazard Warning Lights, which notifies emergency braking to following vehicles, as standard features. For the Peugeot 3008 Crossover, the Dynamic Roll Control function that reduces body-roll when cornering and the Distance Alert System that alerts the driver of the distance from the vehicle in front, are both equipped to some specifications of the models as standard.
PSA: Major features for Peugeot/Citroen branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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Citroen C3 Picasso |
Peugeot |
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Mar. 2009 |
Summer |
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Driving stability |
ESP |
○△ |
◎ |
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ABS |
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◎ |
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ABS with EBD and EBA (Note 3) |
◎ |
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Cruise control with speed limiter (Note 4) |
○△ |
○ |
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Dynamic roll control (Note 5) |
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○ |
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Grip control (Note 6) |
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○ |
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Tyre pressure sensor |
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○ |
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Variable power assissed steering |
◎ |
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Visibility |
Directional bi-xenon headlamps (Note 7) |
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○ |
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Automatic illumination of headlamps |
○△ |
○ |
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Front fog lights |
○ |
◎ |
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Kerb-side Lights (under the door mirrors) |
○ |
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Electrically adjustable door mirrors |
◎ |
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Electrically heated and folding door mirrors |
○ |
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Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers |
○△ |
○ |
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Collision safety |
Driver's and front passenger's airbag |
◎ |
◎ |
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Curtain airbags |
○△ |
◎ |
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Automatic activation of hazard warning lights |
◎ |
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Front lateral airbags |
○ |
◎ |
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Driving assist |
Rear parking aid |
○ |
○ |
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Front Parking Aid |
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△ |
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Distance alert (Note 8) |
|
○ |
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Automatic electric parking brake with hill assist (Note 9) |
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◎ |
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Comfort & |
Digital air conditioning with dual-zone temperature setting |
○△ |
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Dual zone digital air-conditioning with air quality sensor |
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○ |
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Air recirculation and pollen ｆilter |
◎ |
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Rear side window sun blinds |
|
○ |
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Multi-function on-board trip Computer |
◎ |
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Scented air freshener |
◎ |
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Head-up display |
|
○ |
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Child surveillance mirror (Note 10) |
○ |
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| (Notes) 1. | The Citroen C3 Picasso is a small minivan, slightly larger than its competing models such as the Opel Meriva and the Renault Modus. |
| 2. | The Peugeot 3008 Crossover is based on the Peugeot 308 and is Peugeot's first crossover. It uses the medium-sized platform that is shared between Peugeot and Citroen. The model is higher in height than the 308 wagon with more spacious room and functionality. |
| 3. | ABS + EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) + EBA (Emergency Braking Assistance) |
| 4. | The Speed Limiter prevents excessive acceleration of speed as the accelerator pedal stiffened when the vehicle reaches the speed programmed using the Cruise Control. When the pedal is pushed down hard, the speed limit becomes deactivated. |
| 5. | The Dynamic Roll Control System is fitted to the rear suspension and controls body-roll while retaining optimal damping characteristics. |
| 6. | The Grip Control combines an upgraded traction control system with Mud & Snow tyres to optimize the traction of both front wheels when driving off road. Five modes (Standard, Snow, Off Road, Sand, ESP Off) are available. |
| 7. | The Directional Bi-Xenon Headlamps adjust the illumination angle of the headlamps when cornering to improve visibility. They respond to the vehicle speed from 5 to 160km for the adjustment. |
| 8. | The Distance Alert assists to keep safety distance from the vehicle driving in front by monitoring it with the radar mounted on the front part of the vehicle body. It works when driving at 70 - 150 km/h and displays a warning sign upon detecting a potentially dangerous distance in accordance with the vehicle speed. |
| 9. | The Automatic Electric Parking Brake is a system, which automatically releases the hand brake as soon as the vehicle begins to accelerate and applies the hand brake when the engine is switched off. |
| 10. | The Child Surveillance Mirror is fitted further inside and closer to the ceiling compared to the rear-view mirror to allow the driver to keep an eye on children in the backseats without turning around. |
Renault: Koleos adopts All-mode 4x4-i from Nissan X-TRAIL
Renault adopted an All-mode 4x4-i developed by Nissan for the Koleos while also installing a Hill Descent Control System and a Hill Start Assist System as standard for some specifications of the model. The Megane Hatch has the Speed-Sensitive Power Steering System and Automatic Hazard-Light Activation for emergency brakes both as standard features.
Renault: Major features for Renault branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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Koleos |
Megane |
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Jun. 2008 |
Nov. 2008 |
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Driving stability |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) +ASR (Anti-skid control) |
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○ |
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ESP |
◎ |
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ABS +EBA |
○ |
◎ |
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Cruise control with speed limiter (Note 3) |
○ |
○ |
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All mode 4x4-i (Note 4) |
◎ |
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Hill descent control (Note 5) |
○ |
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Hill start assist (Note 6) |
○ |
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Variable power assisted steering |
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○ |
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Tyre pressure monitoring system |
○ |
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Visibility |
Automatic activation of dipped-beam lights |
○ |
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Electric adjustable door mirrors, heated |
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◎ |
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Blind spot eliminating door mirror on drevers side |
○ |
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Anti dazzle rearview mirror |
○ |
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Additional lights/fog lights |
|
○ |
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Rain and light sensor |
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△ |
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Rain Sensitive Automatic Wipers |
○ |
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Collision safety |
Front self-adaptive airbags |
|
◎ |
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Curtain airbags |
|
○ |
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Front lateral (thorax/pelvis) airbags |
|
◎ |
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Deactivation of front passenger airbags |
○ |
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Automatic hazard-light activation in the event of emergency braking |
|
◎ |
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Driving assist |
Front and rear parking proximity sensor |
○ |
|
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Reverse parking aid |
|
○ |
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Comfort & convenience |
Combined odour/particle filter |
|
○ |
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Dual zone air conditioning |
○ |
○ |
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Accompanying exterior lighting/Follow-me-home lights |
○ |
○ |
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Seat heater |
|
○ |
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Child surveillance mirror |
○ |
|
|
| (Notes) 1. | The Koleos is Renault's first 4WD crossover. It is designed by Renault, engineered by Nissan and manufactured in Korea. |
| 2. | The Megane Hatch is a five-door hatchback version of the third-generation Megane, which is fully remodeled for the first time in six years. |
| 3. | The Cruise Control with Speed Limiter has a function to limit the speed. When the cruise control is activated, an arch-shaped icon is indicated in green on the speed meter display. When the speed limiter is activated, the icon turns white and then it turns red when the speed exceeds the pre-set limit. |
| 4. | The All Mode 4x4-i System was developed by Nissan for the X-TRAIL. The 4WD system with ETC (Electric Torque Control) automatically distributes torque to all four wheels in accordance with the road conditions. Torque is distributed 100% to the front wheels when the road condition is dry but as grip force reduces, torque is automatically distributed to the rear wheels up to 50%. It is possible to "lock" in 4WD, under which torque is equally distributed to both front and rear, on mud, sand or snow where surface resistance is low. |
| 5. | The Hill Descent Control maintains the vehicle speed at 7 km/h during the 4WD lock mode and is activated via the touch of a button when descending down a hill. The driver can concentrate on steering without the need to brake. |
| 6. | The Hill Start Assist is automatically activated on any sloop that exceeds a 10 degree incline. It holds the brake for two seconds after releasing the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling down. |
Fiat: Equipped Lancia Delta with advanced features and Fiat 500C with Driver Knee Airbag as standard
Fiat equipped some specifications of the Lancia Delta with advanced features such as an Absolute Handling System, which is an upgraded ESC system, a parking assist system that includes automated steering and a lane keeping system as standard features. The Fiat 500C has Driver Knee Airbags in addition to front, side and window airbags as standard.
Fiat: Major features for Fiat/Lancia branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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Lancia |
Fiat |
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Jun. 2008 |
Spring 2009 |
||
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Driving stability |
ESP +MSR |
◎ |
○ |
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ASR Traction Control |
◎ |
○ |
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Hill Holder |
◎ |
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ABS +Electronic Brake Distribution |
◎ |
|
|
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Absolute handling system (Note 3) |
○ |
|
|
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Linearization torque feedback & Torque transfer control (Note 4) |
○ |
|
|
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Drive steering torque (Note 5) |
◎ |
|
|
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Reactive suspension system (Note 6) |
○△ |
|
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Visibility |
Front fog lights |
◎ |
◎ |
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Electric door mirrors |
◎ |
○ |
|
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Heated door mirrors |
◎ |
|
|
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Folding electric door mirrors |
○ |
|
|
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Electrochromatic dipping rearview mirror |
|
△ |
|
|
Collision safety |
Front, Side and Window Airbags |
◎ |
◎ |
|
Driver's knee airbag |
○ |
◎ |
|
|
Driving assist |
Reverse parking sensors |
|
○ |
|
Semi-automatic parking system (Note 7) |
○△ |
|
|
|
Driving Advisor (Note 8) |
○△ |
|
|
|
Comfort & |
Automatic dual-zone climate control |
○ |
○ |
|
Passenger seat with memory |
|
△ |
|
|
Blue & Me (Bluetooth +USB) |
○ |
○ |
|
| (Notes) 1. | The Lancia Delta is a model re-launched in the mid-sized sedan market (positioned between C and D segments). |
| 2. | The Fiat 500C is a convertible model, which is the compact car 500 with a sliding canvas roof. |
| 3. | The Absolute Handling System is an advanced Electronic Stability Program that automatically assists the driver's steering when the stability of the car is at risk. |
| 4. | These are both torque control functions. The Linearization Torque Feedback supports cornering at top speed while the Torque Transfer Control improves traction on bends and significantly reduces understeer. |
| 5. | The Drive Steering Torque is an electronically controlled power steering system. |
| 6. | The Reactive Suspension System is an electronically controlled suspension. |
| 7. | The Semi-Automatic Parking System is a parking assist system that automatically steers during parallel parking. |
| 8. | The Driving Advisor is a lane keeping system that is activated when driving above 55 km/h. When the vehicle departs from its lane, the system alerts the driver by turning the steering wheel slightly to the other side. |
GM and Ford: GM equips Opel Insignia with Opel Eye that recognizes and displays road signs
GM equipped the Opel Insignia with Intelligent Adaptive Forward Lighting, which selects the best lighting from nine light functions, and Opel Eye, which recognizes road signs, as options.
Ford fitted the Volvo XC60 with City Safety that automatically brakes when it detects a potential rear-end collision as a standard feature and with a Driver Alert System that alerts a tired driver as part of an option package.
GM Europe: Major features for Opel/Vauxhall/Chevrolet branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
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◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
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|
Opel |
Opel |
Chevrolet |
Chevrolet |
|
|
Fall 2008 |
Nov. 2008 |
Apr. 2008 |
Mar. 2009 |
||
|
Driving stability |
Emergency Brake Assist |
◎ |
|
|
|
|
Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution |
◎ |
|
|
|
|
|
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
|
|
◎ |
◎ |
|
|
Traction control |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Cruise Control |
|
|
|
○ |
|
|
ESP |
△ |
◎ |
|
◎ |
|
|
FlexRide (Adaptive Stability Technology) (Note 5) |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Speed-sensitive electric power-assisted steering |
◎ |
|
|
|
|
|
Tyre pressure monitoring system |
|
○△ |
|
|
|
|
Visibility |
Intelligent adaptive forward lighting |
|
○△ |
|
|
|
Bi-xenon headlights |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Dynamic headlight beam levelling |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Front fog lights |
|
○ |
○ |
○ |
|
|
Automatic ｌighting ｃontrol |
|
◎ |
|
○ |
|
|
Anti-dazzle rear-view mirror |
△ |
○△ |
|
|
|
|
Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors |
|
◎ |
○ |
◎ |
|
|
Electrically foldable door mirrors |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers |
|
○△ |
|
○ |
|
|
Collision safety |
Active-safety front seat head restraints |
△ |
○ |
|
|
|
Front seat side-impact airbags |
△ |
◎ |
◎ |
◎ |
|
|
Full-size curtain airbags |
△ |
◎ |
|
◎ |
|
|
Automatic seat occupancy detection |
△ |
|
|
|
|
|
Front anti-roll bar |
◎ |
|
|
|
|
|
Driving assist |
Rear parking distance sensor |
|
|
|
○ |
|
Front and rear parking distance sensors |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Electronic parking brake |
|
◎ |
|
|
|
|
Opel Eye camera system (Note 7) |
|
△ |
|
|
|
|
Comfort & convenience |
Dual-zone electronic climate control |
|
○ |
|
|
|
Heat-reflective windscreen |
△ |
○ |
|
|
|
|
Interior pollen filter |
◎ |
|
○ |
○ |
|
|
Interior odour-reducing activated |
○ |
|
|
|
|
|
Dark-tinted glass - excludes windscreen |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Heated front seats |
|
○ |
|
|
|
|
Driver's seat with ventilation system |
|
△ |
|
|
|
| (Notes) 1. | The Opel Meriva is a monocab model with enhanced usability compared to its old model. |
| 2. | The Opel Insignia is a new model in the mid-sized segment with sporty design of a coupe applied to a sedan without compromising on interior space. |
| 3. | The Chevrolet Aveo is a sub-compact car manufactured by GM Daewoo and is GM's global strategic model. |
| 4. | The Chevrolet Cruze is a new model in small sedan form with coupe-like design. |
| 5. | The FlexRide automatically adapts damping with Continuous Damping Control. There are three settings to choose from; Sport, Tour and Normal. |
| 6. | The Intelligent Adaptive Forward Lighting automatically selects lighting to best suit the driving condition from nine lighting patterns that are different in volume and range. For instance, in a pedestrian area (up to 30 km/h) it expands the light by eight degrees left and right from a normal setting, on a main road (30 - 55 km/h) it spreads the light wider at low beam, on a country road (55 - 100 km/h) it illuminates wider and brighter and on a motorway (over 100 km/h) it selects a high beam light distribution that reaches 140 meters away. |
| 7. | The Opel Eye recognizes and records a road sign with a front camera and displays it on a dashboard. It also warns the driver when the vehicle moves out of its lane. |
Ford Europe: Major features for Ford/Volvo branded passenger cars released in the spring of 2008 and afterwards
|
◎= Standard on all grades, ○= Standard on some grades, △= Optional
|
|
|
Ford Kuga |
Ford |
Ford |
Volvo XC60 |
|
|
Jun. 2008 |
Fall 2008 |
Fall 2008 |
Fall 2008 |
||
|
Driving stability |
Anti-Lock Braking System(ABS) |
|
|
◎ |
|
|
ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) |
◎ |
◎ |
|
|
|
|
ESP with Traction Assist & EPA |
◎ |
△ |
|
|
|
|
ESP with Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) and |
|
|
△ |
|
|
|
ABS +HBA +EBD +Fading Brake Support +Ready Alert Brakes +Emergency Brake Assist |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Dynamic Stability and Traction Control |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Intelligent/Electronic all-wheel drive (Note5) |
◎ |
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Electric power assisted steering (Note 6) |
◎ |
|
◎ |
|
|
|
Speed dependent steering system |
|
|
|
○ |
|
|
Tyre deflation detection system |
△ |
|
|
|
|
|
Visibility |
Bi-Xenon headlights with automatic levelling and jet wash |
△ |
|
|
|
|
Active bending headlamps (Note 7) |
|
|
|
○ |
|
|
Door mirrors -heated, electrically operation, |
◎ |
○ |
|
|
|
|
Door mirrors -electrically foldable |
△ |
○ |
|
|
|
|
Door mirrors -heated and power-operated |
|
|
○ |
◎ |
|
|
Autofolding power door mirrors with |
|
|
|
○ |
|
|
Automatic wipers with rain sensor |
○ |
○ |
|
○ |
|
|
Auto -dimming rear -view mirror |
○ |
|
|
○ |
|
|
Collision safety |
Dual stage driver and passenger airbags |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
Side airbags |
◎ |
◎ |
△ |
|
|
|
Dual chamber side airbags (Note 8) |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Curtain airbags |
◎ |
△ |
△ |
◎ |
|
|
Driver's knee airbag |
|
◎ |
|
|
|
|
Anti-whiplash head restraints |
|
◎ |
|
|
|
|
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Airbag -Front passenger's de-activation switch |
△ |
△ |
◎ |
△ |
|
|
City Safety (Note 10) |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Pre-prepared Restraints (Note 11) |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Driving assist |
Parking distance sensors -front and rear |
△ |
△ |
|
△ |
|
Park assist -rear |
|
|
△ |
○ |
|
|
Cruise control |
○△ |
○ |
|
|
|
|
Adaptive cruise control |
|
|
|
△ |
|
|
Hazard warning light |
◎ |
|
◎ |
|
|
|
Adaptive brake lights |
|
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Blind spot information system (Note 12) |
|
|
|
△ |
|
|
Lane departure warning (Note 13) |
|
|
|
△ |
|
|
Driver alert control (Note 14) |
|
|
|
△ |
|
|
Comfort & convenience |
Headlight courtesy delay |
◎ |
|
|
|
|
Front seat -heated |
△ |
|
△ |
○ |
|
|
Air conditioning -dual electronic automatic temperature control |
○△ |
|
|
◎ |
|
|
Bluetooth hands free phone and voice control system |
△ |
△ |
|
|
|
|
Bluetooth Handsfree System |
|
|
|
△ |
|
|
Bluetooth, wireless voice control, USB connection |
|
|
△ |
|
|
| (Notes) 1. | The Ford Kuga is Ford Europe's first crossover model. The exterior features Ford's Kinetic Design. The annual production is planned to be 65,000. |
| 2. | The Ford Fiesta is a compact model developed in Europe and marketed globally. This is Ford's first major model from Ford's new global product development system. A hatchback model is released for the European market. |
| 3. | The Ford Ka is a compact model, which Ford says retains the compact size and the unique design of the current model while offers more stylish exterior/interior and dynamic driving. |
| 4. | The Volvo XC60 is Volvo's first compact premium crossover model. The new model features a coupe's style as well as a cross-country's style and performance. |
| 5. | Intelligent/Electronic All-wheel Drive automatically changes distribution of engine power to front and rear wheels according to road conditions. On a normal condition, the system transmits engine power only to the front wheels to save fuel consumption. On a condition where grip is required such as a frozen road surface or off-road, or when towing another vehicle, the system transmits engine power to all four wheels. |
| 6. | The Electric Power Assisted Steering alternates the level of steering assist depending on the driving speed. At low speeds, the system increases the level of assist to make steering lighter while at high speeds it reduces the level of assist to make it easier to feel the road condition. |
| 7. | The Active Bending Headlamps automatically change their angles side to side by up to 15 degrees in accordance with the vehicle's cornering to illuminate the direction the vehicle is heading. |
| 8. | The Dual Chamber Side Airbags consist of dual chambers with a chamber designed for lower back inflates with five times higher pressure than a chest chamber. |
| 9. | The WHIPS protects occupants' necks which are fragile, as the front seats move to a reclining position at the time of a collision and absorbs the energy of the impact with the entire backrest. |
| 10. | The City Safety helps to prevent, or reduces damages caused by, rear-end collisions which are caused when driving slower than 19 mph in traffic jams or in intersections. It monitors the driving condition of the vehicle traveling six meters in front with its laser sensor and pre-charges the brake system when it detects a potential rear-end collision. If the driver doesn't apply the brake, it automatically applies the brake and suppresses the engine output. |
| 11. | Pre-Prepared Restraints monitors vehicles in front with its laser sensor. When it detects the possibility of a collision, it prepares airbags and seatbelts with load limiters to reduce the impact of the collision. |
| 12. | The Blind Spot Information System observes blind spots diagonally behind the vehicle with the digital cameras installed on the door mirrors. When a vehicle or motorcycle enters the blind spot, a warning light fitted on the inside door panel flashes to alert the driver. |
| 13. | The Lane Departure Warning monitors the position of the vehicle in relation to roadside markings through a digital camera when driving at 40 mph or above. When the vehicle moves out of its lane, it gives an audible warning signal unless the driver uses the indicator before changing lanes. |
| 14. | The Driver Alert Control is a system to alert tired drivers. It is activated when driving at 40 mph or above and warns the driver when it determines the driving style is different from her/his usual style, judging from the road condition and the steering manipulation. |
