Sometimes when you set out to prove something, the proof often times just isn't enough for some folks. Naysayers and slanderers just eat your lunch. So it seems Hyundai has taken the extra step - or six in this case - to ensure the car-conscious public is well aware of the 2015 Genesis' latest convenience safety features.
So to demonstrate the Genesis' Advanced Smart Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Assist system, Hyundai hired stunt driver Buddy Joe to lead the pack of driverless, yes driverless, Genesis sedans around an oval loop then subject them to a rather sudden stop. But executing the driverless car situation was a little more involved than one might think.
Lined up one after another, the drivers of all six Genesis sedan turned on both the smart cruise control and the lane keeping function before proceeding to exit the vehicle. Yep, the stunt drivers make use of the Genesis' generous panoramic sunroof by climbing through it, only to jump to a moving semi truck pulled along side.
Without spoiling all the video's fun, I can say it's a pretty impressive stunt that seems hard to fake. The cars all followed each other perfectly (though seemingly at slow speeds) until the semi truck slammed on its brakes. Driverless, each car came to a complete stop without nary an issue. Nicely done, Hyundai. I'm impressed.
Video: Hyundai Presents The Empty Car Convoy originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 4 July 2014 16:00 EST.
read more
No comments:
Post a Comment