Safety is a top priority for drivers everywhere. Developments in automotive technology strive to make driving a safer experience with every passing year. The 2021 Chevy Equinox has all of the latest safety innovations on display, delivering a peerless driving experience that is as risk-free as possible. Let’s take a look at some of the new features included in this year’s model to help drivers stay safe on the roads.
1. Lane Keep Assist
Momentary distractions or even just a lapse in concentration while traveling at high speeds on the highway can lead to dangerous situations. The new Equinox reduces that threat with its lane keep assist technology. A gentle steering wheel alert will notify you when you begin to drift outside your lane, and you’ll receive lane departure warnings. This technology is smart enough to recognize when you’re intentionally shifting lanes and won’t warn you in those cases.
2. Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Braking
Sensors in your new Equinox will detect when you are facing a potential front-end collision and send you an alert so you can take action. There’s also a tailgating alert that will let you know if you are following the vehicle ahead of you a little too closely. Alerts aren’t all this impressive technology can deliver, however. The camera sensors allow the vehicle to know when to apply emergency braking or when to assist the driver’s own braking.
3. Front Pedestrian Braking
Similar to the collision alert system, your Equinox can help you avoid or reduce the severity of any potential collisions with a pedestrian. Sensors can trigger the vehicle’s emergency braking system to help you come to a stop when there’s a sudden change in driving conditions. Just remember to stay alert despite having this system to help you, as its functionality is limited in nighttime or low-visibility driving.
4. Following Distance Indicator
Many highway collisions occur because drivers aren’t keeping the proper amount of distance between their vehicles. The 2021 Equinox cuts down on that problem with its following distance indicator. You’ll be alerted when the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you is too close, allowing you to back off to a safe distance to minimize the risk of an accident.
5. Auto High Beam Assist
Visibility is crucial when it comes to safe nighttime driving. Systems in the new Equinox give you one less thing to worry about by automatically controlling your headlights, allowing you to focus on driving safely. Sensors will detect surrounding traffic conditions and switch between high and low beams automatically. That keeps your visibility at its maximum while also lowering your lights when they would impede other drivers.
That’s just a sampling of the features waiting for you in the new Chevy Equinox. Visit our dealership to see one for yourself, along with our wide selection of other vehicles. Visit Airport Chevrolet GMC today and let us help you find your perfect ride!
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