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Risking to fall behind their European competitors, Chevrolet decided it's high time they equipped the 2016MY line-up with new or upgraded active safety systems. We don't need to tell you why are those important, but we can give you a clear picture of what they can do and how they work.
Since such features are usually a part of a long, ambiguous list, we took the time to split and explain everything so that next time when you're looking at a brochure for a new car, you know what to expect in terms of safety measures.
Before starting to get into details, it's worth mentioning these systems are similar to what other carmakers are already offering on their models, so there should be plenty of resemblances regarding the way their work
Just as their approaches, Chevrolet's proposal makes sure the driver can see an infrared night vision image of the area lit beyond the headlights, coupled with alerts whenever pedestrians or large animals are detected.
It works like this: When in Forward gear during low-speed maneuvering (e.g., parking), this system provides the driver a view of the scene immediately ahead of the vehicle to help him avoid low-speed collisions into nearby objects, such as curbs, poles, and parked cars.
On an ending note, we'll mention Front Pedestrian Braking will be offered on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu while the new 2016 Spark comes with Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert. Also, these features will extend to Buick, GMC and Cadillac.
We don't know about you, but we're eager to see how these systems stack up against those offered by European carmakers. In any case, it looks like the race for safety while driving just got more intense.
Before starting to get into details, it's worth mentioning these systems are similar to what other carmakers are already offering on their models, so there should be plenty of resemblances regarding the way their work
1. City Speed Front Automatic Braking
Long story short, if the vehicle is traveling at a low speed and the system detects that a front-end collision situation is imminent, and the driver has not already applied the brakes, the system automatically applies brakes to help reduce the collision’s severity.2. Front Pedestrian Braking
Just as with the City Speed Front Auto Braking, if the system detects that a pedestrian found his way in front of the car and a collision can't be avoided, it alerts the driver as a first step. The second step implies the car to automatically apply the brakes to reduce the impact's strength or prevent it.3. Rear Camera Mirror
This is a both cool and useful gizmo to have, because compared to a traditional inside rearview mirror, this solution enables a wider, less obstructed field of view to assist the driver when he or she is, for example, changing lanes or checking for vehicles and traffic conditions.4. Night Vision
Now things are getting really modern, although Mercedes-Benz and BMW have already implemented such amenities on their vehicles.Just as their approaches, Chevrolet's proposal makes sure the driver can see an infrared night vision image of the area lit beyond the headlights, coupled with alerts whenever pedestrians or large animals are detected.
5. Curb View Camera
This one will save you from a lot of trouble on narrow streets, and probably your car will be scratch free once you finish a complicated maneuver.It works like this: When in Forward gear during low-speed maneuvering (e.g., parking), this system provides the driver a view of the scene immediately ahead of the vehicle to help him avoid low-speed collisions into nearby objects, such as curbs, poles, and parked cars.
On an ending note, we'll mention Front Pedestrian Braking will be offered on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu while the new 2016 Spark comes with Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Alert. Also, these features will extend to Buick, GMC and Cadillac.
We don't know about you, but we're eager to see how these systems stack up against those offered by European carmakers. In any case, it looks like the race for safety while driving just got more intense.
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