We know there are some of you out there who are still driving vehicles without cruise control at all, so perhaps this is a 鈥渇irst world problem.鈥?But let鈥檚 talk about it: Single lane highways. For those of us who do have cruise control, and possibly a lead foot, those three words can be the bane of one鈥檚 existence. It is almost inevitable to be stuck behind someone who is cannot maintain a consistent speed. You find yourself trying to use that cruise control, only to have to turn it off because suddenly the person in front of you has slowed down. It鈥檚 frustrating, but something you won鈥檛 have to worry about once you learn how to use Volkswagen Adaptive Cruise Control. Adaptive Cruise Control, or ACC, is just what it sounds like. While regular cruise control simply holds a speed you set, ACC maintains the following distance automatically using your front sensors. This means that if the person in front of you slows down, your Volkswagen will slow down too without the need to cancel cruise control and reset it. So how do you use it? 3. You can pause the ACC by hitting Cancel or braking. 4. Increasing/decreasing speed works as usual for cruise control. Not only is ACC useful on single lane highways, but we鈥檙e sure you can imagine how convenient it is in heavier traffic. What is the top driver assistance feature you wish you had? Share your thoughts with a comment here at the New Century Volkswagen Blog.
This is where the luxury car experience starts. Cars in this range boast high levels of technology, comfort and driveability. There's no refuting that it's a stunning looking car. And, about a year ago, Chevrolet gave the Cruze a mid-life facelift and rather than change the car visually, it tweaked the engine to be more powerful, refined and also fuel efficient. Power is now at a massive 164 bhp! It is a perfect highway cruiser and the interiors are also striking to look at. You also get a long list of equipments. Rear seat space is quite poor though. This beautifully engineered car has styling that is quite understated. The cabin is hard-to-fault and if you pay attention to details you will notice that build quality is easily the best in class. The seats are spacious and comfort is brilliant. It lacks a bit in the equipment department and the steep price is a downer compared to the competitors.
Quality and fit and finish are excellent. It's also one of the best cars to own if you're chauffer driven. The engine is under powered and it's not the most exciting car to drive. The Hyundai Elantra is easily the best looking car in its class. You get a long list of equipments including cooled front seats, a spacious cabin and also a very competitive price tag. Also it's easy to drive in traffic and decent on the highway too. Though it is a tad bouncy at high speeds. The Fluence was Renault's first car in India and it has been improved a few months back. There is a slight bump in the power and much lesser turbo lag. Also, a few equipments have also been added. These cars typically start from the Rs. 20 lac bracket and come with loads of features and luxurious cabins. Ideal for people who like to be chauffer driven. It is better looking, better equipped and more comfortable too. The Camry's forte is to offer the most relaxing driving experience and everything has been tuned to deliver just that.
It's slightly expensive and dull to drive but it is one of the most comfortable cars of its class. What you get is a car that feels like a proper luxury saloon. The lounge like rear seats add to the limo-like feel. It is quite well equipped and in the city traffic it drives brilliantly. However, the soft suspension does make the car a bit pitchy on the highway and the lack of a diesel engine is an issue. The reason that the Superb is so appealing is that it feels a class higher. The performance is brilliant and has the tech and luxury of more expensive cars. There are no cheap bits on the car which makes a world of a difference. The Passat is VW's flagship saloon in India. In typical German fashion the interiors are faultless and it is packed to the teeth like a space shuttle.
And the car parks itself! Although not competitively priced against rivals, the extra cash spent is well worth it. The Hyundai's new Sonata is positively stunning. The equipment list is generous and the cabin is quite spacious and comfortable. Indians appreciate value for money and this car is exactly that. These cars demand a certain level of respect and authority. Drive anyone of these and you will definitely get heads turning. Audi A4 got a facelift recently which brought subtle improvements to the car. The car is fresher, plusher and the 1.8 litre turbo petrol engine is silky smooth. It's more spacious than its competitors and hence can be used as a chauffer driven car as well. It's not as engaging to drive as some of its rivals though. BMW has set the benchmark in its segment with the new 3-series. It delivers the best of all the worlds- it's compact yet the most spacious in its class, it's blisteringly quick and efficient too.
