New US models' equipment: greater availability of blind spot systems and other ADAS

Outline of features on new GM/Ford/Chrysler models introduced in the US

2011/04/21

Summary

 The following is a summary of major equipment available on the new models (passenger cars and light trucks) launched by GM, Ford and Chrysler in the U.S. market in and after the spring of 2010.

 Among the driving stability equipment, the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is a standard feature on practically all new models (the U.S. Department of Transportation requires such systems on all models starting with the 2012MY). Certain SUVs have the Roll stability control as well.

 Regarding collision safety, the knee airbag that protects the driver's lower limbs is becoming a standard feature on many models.

 As for the visibility equipment, the rain-sensitive windshield wipers that detect raindrops and wipe the windshield automatically when needed are becoming available, especially among high-end models.

 Driving and parking assists include the Blind spot information system that alerts the driver of another vehicle entering the blind spot and the Cross traffic alert that alerts the driver of other vehicles approaching when entering a street in reverse gear. The availability of these and other advanced driving assists is increasing.

 Systems addressing the comfort and convenience of increasing availability include the Dual zone climate control that allows the driver to control air conditioning separately for the driver and for the front seat occupant, and the Remote vehicle start for starting the engine and adjusting the air conditioning before entering the car.

GM/Ford/Chrysler: Main features on the new models launched in the US market in and after the spring of 2010

Equipped as standard on all grades
Driving stability Roll stability control Ford Explorer
Collision safety Driver knee airbags Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Fiesta,
Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger
Airbags for rear seat Chevrolet Cruze
Driving assist Hill start assist Ford Explorer, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango,
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Visibility Automatic-dimming rearview mirror Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac CTS Coupe, Buick Regal
Comfort &
convenience
Dual zone climate control Cadillac CTS, Buick Regal, Dodge Durango,
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Remote vehicle start Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac CTS Coupe
Equipped as standard on certain grades
Driving stability Roll stability control Dodge Durango
Driving &
parking assist
Blind spot information system Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango
Rear cross path detection system Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango
Rearview camera Cadillac CTS Coupe, Ford Explorer, Chrysler 300,
Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Visibility Automatic-dimming rearview mirror Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Explorer, Ford Fiesta,
Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Rain-sensitive windshield wipers Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango,
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Comfort &
convenience
Dual zone climate control Ford Focus, Ford Explorer, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger
Remote vehicle start Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Explorer, Chrysler 300,
Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Equipped as optional
Collision safety Airbags for rear seat Buick Regal, Ford Explorer (Note )
Driving &
parking assist
Blind spot information system Ford Explorer, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Rear cross path detection system Ford Explorer, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger,
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Hill start assist Ford Fiesta
Rearview camera Chevrolet Volt, Ford Focus, Dodge Charger
Visibility Automatic-dimming rearview mirror Ford Focus, Chrysler 300
Rain-sensitive windshield wipers Ford Focus, Ford Explorer
Comfort &
convenience
Remote vehicle start Ford Focus

(Note) Among the vehicles which equip the airbags for rear seats as optional, the Ford Explorer features the inflatable rear safety belts (safety belts that inflate like airbags).

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