This way, you can lend your car to someone without having to spend time finding your exact position later. A real added comfort element provided by the optional electric seats.

Adaptive cruise control

Sign recognition is a system that incorporates a sensor capable of reading signs on the side of the road . This way, it displays essential information such as the speed limit for the section that the sensor

LED headlights

As mentioned in the introduction, LED headlights are rapidly developing in modern cars. This lighting technology allows for a long-range beam but also intense light . In addition, these lighting systems are now coupled with the car’s various sensors. Thus, the car knows how to automatically switch to high beam or low beam and even adapt the high beam beam so as not to dazzle other drivers. This then allows for optimum lighting at all times.

Autonomous driving

Autonomous driving is an increasingly popular technology, driven by technological advancements that are forcing changes in legislation. This technology is currently divided into three levels

These are the first features that allow some of the driver to be relieved of the responsibility for managing the car. These include adaptive cruise control, which regulates the car’s speed based on the distance from the vehicle in front. The driver still has to manage the car’s lateral movement on the road. However, the driver has additional aids that alert him or her of the presence of a vehicle in the blind spot, crossing a line, etc.

The vehicle then knows how to manage the trajectory by correcting the steering wheel angle in order to stay in its lane. However, this still requires the driver’s control, who cannot fall asleep or do anything else. However, if this is the case, the car will trigger an audible alert or even stop on the side of the road so as not to endanger its passengers.

It can then navigate traffic jams or fast lanes. Currently, only Mercedes-Benz has achieved this level of technology , but French law does not currently allow its use .

The sunroof

It allows you to bring more light into your vehicle and enjoy the great outdoors, almost like in a convertible. It’s a real selling point in itself. Thus, a vehicle equipped with a sunroof generally sells better than its counterparts that don’t.

However, on some vehicles this equipment simply does not exist. So buying a vehicle equipped with a panoramic roof thinking you are buying a model equipped with the sunroof option can be a big disappointment. If it is not, it is a panoramic roof.

Mandatory equipment

Manufacturers are required to equip their vehicles with mandatory safety equipment such as ABS or ESP, as well as the warning kit including the yellow vest and the warning triangle. In addition, the tire pressure sensor has been mandatory since 2014, as have the seat belt warning light and the “Isofix” mountings.

The main thing to remember

As you can see, new vehicles can have many options considered essential, such as parking aids, driving aids, and comfort equipment. Having all this equipment ensures that your car is more comfortable and less tiring to use. In addition, it allows you to keep your vehicle longer without it quickly becoming obsolete, or to sell it more easily. These important features are sometimes standard, but most of the time you have to dig deep into your wallet to obtain them. It is therefore up to you to cross-reference the constraints imposed by your budget with your desires and your use to determine which options are essential in your new car.