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
GM: Ten airbags used on the Chevrolet Cruze, eight on the Chevrolet Volt
Ford: Curve control and other advanced driving stability systems featured on the Explorer
Chrysler: Blind spot monitoring and other advanced driving assists available on four new models

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
Collision safety	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
Comfort & convenience	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
Visibility	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
Comfort & convenience	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
Visibility	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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