2018 ACC and LKAS... same as 2017 or upgraded?
05-21-2017, 06:27 PM
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2018 ACC and LKAS... same as 2017 or upgraded?
I like the fact that Adap. cruise control and lane keeping assist are standard in 2018s, but what I am trying to find out is if these technologies themselves have improved over 2017 or are the same? For example ACC, it is said to be capable of all speeds including in stop and go traffic jam. And how good is LKAS? Must I keep my hands on steering wheel and do "most" of steering w/ some assist? or will the car stay in lane on its own without hands on steering wheel? Or with just a hand on steering wheel but LKAS doing 90+% of steering? (I understand 2017 LKAS requires a hand on steering, or it disengages in 10-15 seconds?)
Mainly, I would think between 2017 and 2018 they would have improved the algorithms. If ACC is improved, may be LKAS is too in the 2018s compared to 2017s?
Mainly, I would think between 2017 and 2018 they would have improved the algorithms. If ACC is improved, may be LKAS is too in the 2018s compared to 2017s?
05-21-2017, 11:41 PM
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Three Wheelin'
My guess is they are the same. Maybe slightly better algorithms, but would it really be noticeable?
ACC is capable in stop and go traffic in my 2015, bit rough but it does what it was advertised to do. It's a bit rough as the computers apply the brakes pretty hard, but hey it works. ACC works well, but I get too nervous to ever use it consistently. I did use it for more than half a trip to Tahoe on the way and way back home which was pretty nice, but not many cars out either. Did ACC once in stop and go and it worked, but again, I wonder how fast the reaction time would be for the car if another driver were to suddenly cut me off, which is unfortunately a common occurrence here.
LKAS does a good amount of steering input and I've let it go on slight bends on freeways and it does nicely (tried it with nobody around me of course). It does disengage after a good amount of time and requires steering input.
I love all the safety features it has and that alot of cars come with them now, but it leads to lazier driving. The only one I use consistently is LKAS, but still drive the same way I would any other car.
ACC is capable in stop and go traffic in my 2015, bit rough but it does what it was advertised to do. It's a bit rough as the computers apply the brakes pretty hard, but hey it works. ACC works well, but I get too nervous to ever use it consistently. I did use it for more than half a trip to Tahoe on the way and way back home which was pretty nice, but not many cars out either. Did ACC once in stop and go and it worked, but again, I wonder how fast the reaction time would be for the car if another driver were to suddenly cut me off, which is unfortunately a common occurrence here.
LKAS does a good amount of steering input and I've let it go on slight bends on freeways and it does nicely (tried it with nobody around me of course). It does disengage after a good amount of time and requires steering input.
I love all the safety features it has and that alot of cars come with them now, but it leads to lazier driving. The only one I use consistently is LKAS, but still drive the same way I would any other car.
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