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Tech on Car:The Best Driver-Assist Cars of 2017(ZT)

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The Best Driver-Assist Cars of 2017

Driver-assist systems automatically look out for hazards on the road and can help save your life. Of the cars we've tested, these offer a range of the best driver-assist features.
Name 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 2015 Tesla Model S P85D 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier 2017 Ford Escape SE 4WD 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited
 
Lowest Price $30,065.00 TrueCar
$133320.00 MSRP
 $42,140.00 TrueCar $33,020.00 TrueCar $46,970.00 TrueCar $35,070.00 TrueCar $27,555.00 TrueCar $56,250.00 TrueCar $27,555.00 TrueCar
Editor Rating                  
Body Type Convertible Sedan Sedan Crossover Pickup Truck Crossover Coupe Sedan Wagon/Hatchback
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel-Drive Front-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel-Drive Rear-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel-Drive All-Wheel-Drive
Seating Capacity 2 people 5 people 5 people 5 people 5 people 5 people 4 people 5 people 5 people
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline
Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Dual-electric motors Turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder 5.7-liter V8 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder 3-liter twin turbo V6 Turbocharged four-cylinder 2.5L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder
Transmission 6-speed manual 1-speed direct drive 8-speed automatic 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic 7-speed automatic 7-speed automatic 8-speed automatic CVT
Read Review 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Review		 2015 Tesla Model S P85D
Review		 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Review		 2017 Ford Escape SE 4WD
Review		 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT
Review		 2016 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD
Review		 2017 Infiniti Q60 Red Sport 400
Review		 2017 Volvo S90 T6 AWD
Review		 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited
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The Best Driver-Assist Cars of 2017

 

While no one likes a backseat driver, it can be a real lifesaver to have an extra set of eyes on the road. Driver-assist systems use cameras and sensors to watch out for hazards like a car in your blind spot or suddenly stopped ahead. That's even better than having an actual human onboard, since these systems never get tired, can see better in bad weather and low light, and you can usually turn them off if they start to become annoying.

 

Driver-assist systems provide audible or visual (and sometimes physical) alerts if they sense a potentially dangerous situation, and some can even take action such as applying the brakes to avoid a collision or steering a car back into its lane. Others add conveniences like active cruise control to take some of the monotony and hassle out of driving.

While driver-assist systems used to be found primarily on high-end cars, they're now available across all vehicle segments. Here are five common assists to look for when shopping for a new car:

Blind Spot Detection/Assist

While all cars have side mirrors that can reduce blind spots when properly adjusted, sometimes they're simply not enough to keep other vehicles from entering an area which you just can't see. But cameras or sensors installed in a side view mirror can tell when a vehicle pulls alongside you, and can trigger a warning light or sound an alert—sometimes both—to let you know it's not safe to change lanes. Some cars also have an active form of blind spot detection called that steers you back into your lane if a vehicle is detected next to you when changing lanes.

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Lane Departure Warning/Prevention

Drifting out of your lane when looking away from the road for a moment to, say, change radio stations, is common—and a common cause of accidents. Most lane departure warning systems use cameras mounted on the side mirrors or near the rearview mirror to watch for lane markings and warn you when a tire is about to unintentionally drift over them. Lane departure assists work similarly, but can steer you back into your lane using braking or steering inputs in addition to issuing an alert.

Forward Collision Warning/Prevention

Collisions are one of the most widespread types of accidents. They're a frequent cause of fender benders in stop-and-go traffic, and can be deadly at highway speeds. A forward collision warning system uses a radar sensor and/or a camera to detect a vehicle ahead and the distance to it, and alert the driver with an audible and visual warning if it determines that an accident is imminent. Forward collision prevention systems go a step further and actively apply the car's brakes to prevent or mitigate an accident. Some systems can also detect pedestrians and even cyclists, and apply the brakes to avoid hitting them.

Active Cruise Control

Cruise control is convenient for long drives, but having to constantly turn it off and on when encountering slower cars can be a hassle—and make you want to switch it off for good. Using a radar sensor, active cruise control (ACC) can tell when a car ahead is moving slower than your car and reduce your speed accordingly. ACC systems usually have a setting that allows varying the gap between your car and the vehicle in front, depending on how comfortable you are with the distance in between. Some systems can also take the car to a full stop and allow it to creep slowly ahead, so that you never have to touch the brake or accelerator in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Automated Parking

 

While some people are parking pros, others dread the thought of squeezing into a spot, even one with plenty of room. Automated parking systems can help by completely taking over the task. Onboard cameras can even detect a suitable spot as you drive by, and then take control of steering and even braking to ease the car into place. While most offer parallel parking, some systems can also maneuver a car into a perpendicular spot.

So, with these helpful assists in mind, here's a list of 10 vehicles we tested that come with a range of the best driver-assist features on the market. For more, read Buying a New Car? Know Your Connectivity Options. And to add safety options to your existing vehicle, see 39 Ways to Soup Up Your Current Car With Tech.

 

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