To say automotive technology has changed a lot in the last decade sounds like an understatement. There are so many new features that we feel like we can’t live without — yet we were living without them just a few short years ago.
If you’re in the market to upgrade your vehicle, you may be interested in the car technologies that are most helpful for your family.
So in this post, we’re going to explore five-car technologies that you soon won’t want to live without.
1. Hands-free smart trunks
Remember the days when we actually had to open the trunk with our hands? How primordial. Not to mention the struggle we all inevitably had with arms full of groceries, gear, and kids. Who has an extra hand to open the trunk? That’s right, no one. At best, we all only have two.
So when hands-free smart trunks hit the scene, it was a game-changer. And none of us really knew how game-changing it would be until we tried with it.
2. Programmable smart keys
Programmable smart keys offer more than just the convenience of getting into a car with your customized settings. If you have a teen driver, you can program top speeds and speed warnings, block explicit radio stations, and limit audio volume. You can also set it so safety features like blindspot monitoring and traction control cannot be deactivated. All these things should add up to a bit more peace of mind when your teen is behind the wheel.
3. Lane keep assist
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been driving and had to reach into the back seat for a sippy cup. Now, keep your hands up if you’ve ever swerved into another lane while doing so. It’s okay. No one can see your hand up. We’ve all been there, and it’s a dangerous game, especially when you have kids in the car. This is where lane keep assist comes in handy. With this feature, not only will you hear an audible warning when your car veers towards another lane, but the system will actually take control to steer your car back into your lane gently. This way, everyone stays safe.
We should all still do our part to keep from driving distractions, but it’s good to know lane keep assist has our backs.
4. Keyless entry
How many things are you usually carrying when you get into the car with the kids? And even if your hands are empty, you probably don’t want to take your eyes off the children to rummage around in your purse for the keys.
Keyless entry and push-button start seem like simple additions, but they provide such convenience for the busy family that it’s difficult to imagine life without them.
5. Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control is one of those features you’ll really appreciate on your first road trip with the family. Cruise control in itself is a helpful feature, but it can become more work than it’s worth when other cars change the speed in front of you. Adaptive cruise control is an autonomous driving feature that helps you actually cruise along for the duration of your journey.
If you have any of these car technologies in your life, surely you’ll agree that it would be difficult to imagine driving without them. And if you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you’re probably going to want to choose a new car with all of these five technologies. Fortunately, most new cars today come equipped with these features and more. So, you can easily make more out of every drive with your family.
