iBestTravel Explores the New Features of Super Cruise
iBestTravel reports that Cadillac’s second-generation Super Cruise is being enhanced with an automatic lane-changing feature. This cutting-edge technology will be available on the 2021 CT4, CT5, and Escalade models set to hit the market this year. The first generation of Super Cruise, which enabled hands-free driving on limited-access freeways and highways, is being replaced as the Cadillac CT6 concludes its production in February. This shift is part of General Motors’ broader initiative to convert its Hamtramck, Michigan assembly plant into an all-electric vehicle factory.
Understanding the Advancements of Super Cruise
Since its introduction in the 2018 CT6, Super Cruise has become a recognized leader in advanced semi-autonomous driving. For the new 2021 models, it will leverage GM’s impressive digital platform and an all-new sensor array, designed to enhance electrical bandwidth and data processing capabilities. Like its predecessor, Super Cruise 2.0 employs a combination of LiDAR and map data, along with a driver-attention monitoring system, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control, allowing for hands-off driving on designated roads.
How Automatic Lane Changing Works
When operating Super Cruise, drivers can initiate a lane change by engaging the turn-signal stalk. The system will assess for a suitable opening in the adjacent lane while using turn signals to notify other vehicles of the maneuver. If conditions are met and the lane is clear, the vehicle will seamlessly transition into the new lane while continuously monitoring driver attentiveness.
Safety and Driver Assistance Features
The gauge cluster will display notifications to the driver once an automated lane change is initiated or if the feature becomes unavailable, requiring manual operation. Messaging such as “looking for an opening” or “changing lanes” will be communicated through the instrument panel.
Enhanced Safety Technology
Upgraded rear-facing sensors and advanced software algorithms ensure the Cadillac remains in its lane until a safe gap is available in the desired lane. Despite some strong claims made by other manufacturers about their driver-assist technologies, Cadillac’s Super Cruise is often recognized as a leading system in the industry. This is further supported by its impressive safety record, as there have been no reported accidents connected to Super Cruise.
Market Reception and Future Developments
Since its launch in 2016, approximately 30 percent of Cadillac CT6s from 2018 to 2021 have been equipped with Super Cruise. Enthusiastic users report engaging the system about 50% of the time it is available. This translates into roughly 6,800 vehicles benefiting from this innovative technology, collectively driving around 70,000 miles per week—a testament to its utility and efficiency.
