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Cadillac has consistently provided an unparalleled driving experience. The company now enhances your time on the road even further with the innovative Super Cruise technology for hands-free driving on compatible highways. It handles steering, maintains speed, and even changes lanes. In this article, our team at Sunset Cadillac of Venice explores the features of this innovative driver-assistance technology and the specific Cadillacs with Super Cruise.
What Is Super Cruise?
The Super Cruise system is cutting-edge, hands-free driver-assistance technology that provides a more relaxed, enjoyable driving experience on compatible highways. This system isn't fully autonomous and doesn't mean you have a Cadillac self-driving car. Instead, with Super Cruise, Cadillac significantly automates some driving activities to eliminate the stress and fatigue factor from long journeys and highway commutes.
Super Cruise utilizes a combination of advanced driver-assistance technologies to offer an innovative, hands-free driving experience. These features include the following:
- Precision light detection and ranging (LiDAR) map data: LiDAR creates a highly detailed image of the road you're on, including lane markings and curvature.
- High-precision GPS: Accurate GPS data ensures correct vehicle positioning within the lane.
- Network of camera and radar sensors: Sensors continuously monitor the surrounding environment of your Cadillac for other vehicles and similar potential hazards.
- Driver attention system: This system uses a camera to monitor your head and eye position, issuing visual and audible warnings if it detects a lack of attention.
How Does Super Cruise Work?
Super Cruise operates on premapped divided highways with no oncoming traffic. On these roads, the vehicle uses driver assistance technologies to offer a comfortable, hands-free drive. Adaptive cruise control is a key component of Super Cruise, enabling the vehicle to maintain a specified speed and a safe distance from the car ahead.
The lane-centering system uses the LiDAR map and cameras to ensure your vehicle remains precisely centered in the lane. On select Cadillac Super Cruise models, this system can also assist with lane changes. If you activate your turn signal and confirm that it's safe to maneuver, Super Cruise will guide your Cadillac smoothly into the next lane.
Important Points To Remember
Although Super Cruise significantly enhances your driving experience, you should consider some key points. Super Cruise isn't a self-driving system. As the driver, you remain ultimately responsible for the vehicle's operation and must be ready to take control immediately, which makes the driver attention system crucial.
Super Cruise operation is restricted to compatible highways. For a continuously updated Cadillac Super Cruise map of compatible roads, visit the company's website.
Key Features and Benefits of Using Super Cruise
Cadillac Super Cruise offers a range of features that enhance your driving experience. It significantly reduces driver fatigue, particularly on exhausting long highway trips. The vehicle's ability to handle many driving tasks provides a more comfortable drive, allowing you to stay relaxed and maintain focus for longer without succumbing to fatigue.
Super Cruise offers various additional benefits, including the following:
- Enhanced safety: Constant monitoring of the vehicle by the Super Cruise system can help reduce accidents and incidents related to lane departures and rear-end collisions.
- Improved traffic flow: Super Cruise helps maintain constant speeds and safe vehicle distances that can improve overall traffic flow on compatible roads.
Current Cadillac Models With Available Super Cruise
Super Cruise is currently available on a wide range of Cadillac vehicles, including the following:
- Luxury sedans: CT4, CT5, and CT6
- SUVs: Escalade and XT6
- Electric vehicles: LYRIQ
Super Cruise may not be offered on all trim levels of these models. You should check the specific features of any Cadillac you're interested in or ask a member of the Sunset Cadillac of Venice team for assistance when looking for a Cadillac model equipped with Super Cruise.
Upcoming Models That Will Feature Super Cruise
Part of Cadillac's strategy for future development is to expand the availability of Super Cruise. As technology evolves and the system is refined even further, it is expected that Super Cruise will be integrated into an increasing number of new Cadillac models, including the upcoming CELESTIQ ultra-luxury electric vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cadillac's Super Cruise
Below are answers to some of your questions about Super Cruise, its functionality, and its availability.
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control vs. Super Cruise?
Adaptive cruise control is a basic driver-assistance system that maintains speed and distance from the car ahead. Super Cruise offers a more expansive suite of features, such as lane centering and lane change assistance, providing a more comprehensive hands-free driving experience on compatible highways.
How Much Is a Super Cruise Subscription?
Super Cruise functionality is typically included for a trial period as part of your vehicle purchase. After the trial, you'll need to purchase an OnStar Super Cruise plan that usually costs $2,500 upfront, which includes the first three years. Then, the subscription will cost $25 a month.
Is Super Cruise Appropriate To Use in Bad Weather Conditions?
The performance of the Super Cruise system can be affected by adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, snow, or fog. It's essential to exercise caution and be ready to take control of the vehicle in challenging weather. You're ultimately responsible for operating your vehicle, even when utilizing Super Cruise.
Experience Super Cruise Firsthand at Sunset Cadillac of Venice
Super Cruise represents the future of the Cadillac driving experience. If you're in Venice, Florida, we invite you to visit Sunset Cadillac of Venice to experience this system firsthand. Our friendly team will answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to schedule a test-drive of a new Cadillac with Super Cruise to decide whether it fits your lifestyle.
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