In recent times, the world has seen unprecedented innovations and evolutions in the automobile space. In the near future, cars are expected to be autonomous – meaning cars can fully drive themselves and won’t need inputs from the driver. There are already glimpses of this future, as modern cars have various self-driving features that have made driving so easy and more efficient. Some of the self-driving features commonly found in 21st-century cars include;
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- Adaptive cruise control: This feature allows your car to maintain a minimum safe distance from the car in front of you
- Automatic emergency braking: This self-driving feature in a car automatically slams the brake to avoid a collision with a nearby car or object. This considerably limits the number of crashes or accidents on the road,
- Lane departure warning: This feature allows you to know if you have stepped out of your designated lane on the road.
- Lane-keeping assistance: With this feature, you don’t need to be concerned about getting out of the lane, as the technology automatically keeps you in the lane.
All modern cars have one or more of these self-driving features.
Below is a list of the 10 best cars with self-driving features:
2021 Mazda3
Buying a car with self-driving features does not have to be expensive. You can get a 2021 Mazda3 for as low as $20,500 (11.7 million NGN). This vehicle comes with self-driving features like adaptive cruise control, forward automatic emergency braking, and a lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist. If you want an upgrade, you can add a blind spot monitoring feature to the vehicle. The 2021 Maza 3 is a cheap economy car with upscale refinements, made with modern technology.
2021 Cadillac Ct4
The CT4 is Cardillac’s smallest, the cheapest sedan with impressive self-driving features. Though it’s cheap, the CT4 is a luxury vehicle made with quality interior and exterior materials. Self-driving features on the Cadillac CT4 include blindspot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, line assist etc. The supercruise of the Cadillac also allows it to read certain road conditions and navigate itself on specific roads. This car cost ranges from $33,000- $53,445(18.1-30.5 million NGN)
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2021 BMW 7
The BMW 7 is a classic car that boasts a super-smooth and super-quiet ride. The seats are comfy and spacious to give riders a very soothing and relaxing ride. The BMW 7 self-driving feature is called Extended Traffic Jam Assist which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel at speeds up to 37 mph. However, in certain areas/ road conditions, you will be required to keep your hands on the steering wheel. This vehicle has a starting price of $86,000(49.1 million NGN).
2021 Tesla Model 3
One thing Tesla cars are known for is their innovative self-driving features which include the Autopilot and Full Self Driving Capability. Tesla cars are all-electric cars and are able to navigate through obstacles as the computer system in the vehicle is able to generate simulated images of the obstacles in the way. Autopilot is a standard feature of Tesla Model 3 and all other Tesla models. Other features of the Tesla Model 3 include sporty handling, a 15-inch touchscreen on the dashboard, lightning-fast acceleration and clean interior space.
2021 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai joins the league of automakers of cars with self-driving features with the Hyundai Sonata. Lovers of modern cars but on a tight budget can opt for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata as it comes with a starting price of $23,700 (13.5 million NGN). Standard self-driving features on the Hyundai Sonata include forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring.
2021 Mercedes Benz E-Class
One of the best luxury car brands in the market is the Mercedes Benz. The E-class is one of the bespoke car models by Mercedes and it boasts of engaging performance, high-end interior and self-driving capabilities. Its suite of self-driving technology includes adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, vehicle-vehicle communication etc. The E-class comes in different body styles ranging from sedan, coupe, station wagon and convertible. The price starts at $54, 250(30.9 million NGN)
2021 Audi A5 Sportback
The 2021 Audi A5 is completely modern with an interior that is classic and beautifully finished. It is made with advanced technology, and of course, has various self-driving features that make the driver feel less stressed behind the wheels. You can get it either as a coupe or a convertible. It has a starting cost of $41,800 (23.8 million NGN).
2021 Honda Accord
The Honda Accord has a sporty feel and it’s one of the most affordable cars you can find with self-driving technology. Regardless of the trim, you order for, every 2021 Accord has self-driving features such as lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. If you want a blind-spot monitoring feature, then you have to pay extra. The base price for the Honda Accord is $24,970(14.2 million NGN).
2021 Volvo V60
The 2021 Volvo V60 boasts a perfectly finished interior, attractive exterior as well as power handling and performance. Self-driving features available on the V60 include blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking system that can detect pedestrians, vehicles, humans, bicyclists and even larger animals. The starting price is $41,645(23.8 million NGN)
2021 Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra comes at a relatively cheap base price of $19,650( 11.2 million) and has the majority of the self-driving features any driver would love to have. Even at that base price, standard self-driving features inbuilt include lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and forward automatic emergency braking. You will need to pay more to add bicyclist-detection capabilities and adaptive cruise control.