Lane Keep Assist/ Forward Collision Avoidance/ Smart Cruise Control Reviews?

[Windchaser]

I don't know about the G70 but my 2016 Genesis has that feature. LKA has three options, first is the fully functional LKA that will return your car to the center, second and third options do not center the car but they will warn you with a wheel vibration when the car is drifting, option two before the car touch the lateral line and option three after the car passed thru the line. I don't like the full LKA on regular traffic because the car drives jerky and when you try to move to a lateral line without engaging the turn light it will try to correct the curse against your will. That's why I always use option two in regular traffic. For a long highway trip full LKA is good though.

I always use my turn signal.

 

[devellis]

I think I'd turn LKA off unless I was doing a very long trip or something of that sort. There are times when the center of the lane isn't the best place to be, like when an extra-wide vehicle is approaching. I'm still smarter than any LKA. If fatigue or inattention is the issue, better to pull over and rest. But I can imagine situations where there's borderline fatigue in which the lane assist would be useful.

As for turn signals, I always use them too. It seems to be a courtesy and safety measure that people have forgotten how to deploy. And what's with signaling after you've already pulled into the turning lane? Duh, at that point we all know you're going to turn. The information would have been useful when you were entering the lane, not after you're there. People seem not to realize that the signal is suppose to tell others what's about to happen, not to confirm what already has.

 

[EdP]

I always use my turn signal.

That's good as long as they work. Seems like the break easily or some cars don't have them. I'm sure the drivers are not careless enough to NOT use them.

 

[devellis]

That's good as long as they work. Seems like the break easily or some cars don't have them. I'm sure the drivers are not careless enough to NOT use them.

Hmmm. So you're suggesting that non-functional turn signals are more common than drivers who don't use them? Should have been a smiley face at the end of that post, methinks.

 

[Mcc]

It seems to be a courtesy and safety measure that people have forgotten how to deploy.

Exactly one of my pet peeves. It seem some cars especially the expensive ones don’t seem to come with turn signals It’s always a guessing match with oncoming traffic what exactly they are going to do.

 

[Windchaser]

Exactly one of my pet peeves. It seem some cars especially the expensive ones don’t seem to come with turn signals It’s always a guessing match with oncoming traffic what exactly they are going to do.

Soccer mom’s in minivans who are oblivious to everything around. Not only do they not use a turn indicator, they just change lanes, regardless if a car is there or not. I know of some millennial drivers who think approaching cars in the lane next to them have to yield to them when they change lanes in front of them. It seems like drivers ed programs have declined in quality.

 

[Afehr]

Soccer mom’s in minivans who are oblivious to everything around. Not only do they not use a turn indicator, they just change lanes, regardless if a car is there or not. I know of some millennial drivers who think approaching cars in the lane next to them have to yield to them when they change lanes in front of them. It seems like drivers ed programs have declined in quality.

The concept of merging also seems to be a lost art, at least where I live. More often than not I get one of those "excuse me don't you see my signal light on, why aren't you adjusting your speed to let me into your lane even though there is nobody else around" looks as I pass an on ramp.

Ah ok that's good news!! Can any G70 owners shed some light on this? Are there different "levels" to the LKA that allow for turning off the assist but keeping the alert function? That would be excellent if there are different options for sensitivity too!

And, yes, the Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning are two separate features - it's possible to turn LKA off and have the LDW active.

 

[danygenesis]

And, yes, the Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Warning are two separate features - it's possible to turn LKA off and have the LDW active.

Yess!! That was the answer we were looking. G70 has the same LKA and LDW than the G80 and 2 Gen Hyunday Genesis.

 

[Mcc]

More often than not I get one of those "excuse me don't you see my signal light on, why aren't you adjusting your speed to let me into your lane even though there is nobody else around" looks as I pass an on ramp.

In LA anyway it seems that signaling a lane change is a signal to the person in the next lane to speed up so you can’t get in in front of them. Ridiculous

 

[danygenesis]

In LA anyway it seems that signaling a lane change is a signal to the person in the next lane to speed up so you can’t get in in front of them. Ridiculous

Same here in Miami, FL.

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[Starflyer]

My first review of ACC in full stop mode. I've had my G80 Sport for nearly 4 months now and today I worked up the courage to try ACC in full stop mode. The traffic was crawling along at around 15-20 MPH so I engage the ACC for 20 MPH. As the cars in front slowed, sometimes to a full stop, my G slowed and accelerated toward 20 very nicely IMO. On the full stops of more than about 3 seconds I had to tap the gas pedal to get the car to accelerate. On the stops of less than 3 seconds, the car started back toward 20 MPH, but almost never got there.

Not sure if this option is good or bad as I felt I had to watch it like a hawk to make sure i didn't tap the bumper ahead of me. That said, I don't think I ever got closer that 10-15 feet behind the car(s) ahead. I feel the same way about hill hold mode. I have to watch it as I'm nervous that the "hold" will kick off and I'll back into the car behind.

 

[Starflyer]

Same here in Miami, FL.

Hey, it's a race! My wife screams at me for not signalling for lane changes but I feel I don't want to tell them what I'm going to do UNTIL I do it. So most of the time I don't signal. But I'm careful and when a spot is available in a faster lane, it's MINE.

 

[EdP]

My first review of ACC in full stop mode. I've had my G80 Sport for nearly 4 months now and today I worked up the courage to try ACC in full stop mode. The traffic was crawling along at around 15-20 MPH so I engage the ACC for 20 MPH. As the cars in front slowed, sometimes to a full stop, my G slowed and accelerated toward 20 very nicely IMO.

Not sure if this option is good or bad as I felt I had to watch it like a hawk to make sure i didn't tap the bumper ahead of me. That said, I don't think I ever got closer that 10-15 feet behind the car(s) ahead.

That is the way it works. Rather reliable from my experience. You can set the speed faster and it will never exceed the speed of the car you are following.

 

[EdP]

Hey, it's a race! My wife screams at me for not signalling for lane changes but I feel I don't want to tell them what I'm going to do UNTIL I do it. So most of the time I don't signal. But I'm careful and when a spot is available in a faster lane, it's MINE.

I curse at you and call you vile names at times. The way road rage happens these days you can get shot too.

 

[four]

I find LKA+ACC generally pretty amazing. I just did a 2000mi in 3 days roadtrip and I used it constantly. I'd set the ACC to 120Mph and count on it keeping me a safe distance from the car in front of me and at whatever speed that person felt was going to help us both avoid tickets. During long stretches where a 70MPH interstate was stop-and-go I'd leave it engaged and it would take me safely down to zero and back up to speed when things opened up. The LKA pulls very subtly at first and it's easy (for me at least) to not even realize it's helping me start to turn on a curve earlier than I might normally have done so.

Honestly the only problem I have is not taking my hands off when I probably ought. If I need to reach into the glove compartment and root around for my ezpass I'll keep one hand on the wheel while I bend way over and end up pulling right -- if I just took my hands off the wheel for the 30 seconds it would keep me centered in my lane just fine.

It's not self-driving, but it reduces the cognitive load of long drives, especially in stop-and-go traffic immensely.

 

[EdP]

It's not self-driving, but it reduces the cognitive load of long drives, especially in stop-and-go traffic immensely.

You got it right.
I find the Genesis to be the best long distance car I've ever owned. While it is great for trip like you just did, this morning I drove about 45 miles on mostly 2 lane, few opportunities to pass and some traffic lights. Speed limit varied from 30 to 50. Never touched the gas or brake. I don't think of it as giving up control as there was nothing else I really could have done. But I did gain a measure of comfort.

 

[Mcc]

I'd set the ACC to 120Mph and count on it keeping me a safe distance from the car in front of me and at whatever speed that person felt was going to help us both avoid tickets.

I agree but what do you do when you have set it at 120mph and there is no one in front of you. Why not just set it at say 85 or so?

Also I am glad you emphasized that there is no jerking of the wheel when using LKA like others say. It is quite gentile.

 

[Edmguy]

I think I'd turn LKA off unless I was doing a very long trip or something of that sort. There are times when the center of the lane isn't the best place to be, like when an extra-wide vehicle is approaching. I'm still smarter than any LKA. If fatigue or inattention is the issue, better to pull over and rest. But I can imagine situations where there's borderline fatigue in which the lane assist would be useful.

Active steering can easily be over-ridden with barely any effort (like one finger lightly pushing the steering wheel). So even if it centers in a lane and you see something like a pothole up ahead, it takes virtually no effort to steer around. Hard to explain, but I find it doesn't really get in the way. It is true, the center isn't always the best place but there is no need to turn active steering on and off as if you have a firm grip of the wheel it isn't going to move the car from your line. But if you let go or have a very light grip, it will center and steer through light bends in the road.

Definitely something you need to play with yourself once you have the car.

 

[devellis]

Active steering can easily be over-ridden with barely any effort (like one finger lightly pushing the steering wheel). So even if it centers in a lane and you see something like a pothole up ahead, it takes virtually no effort to steer around. Hard to explain, but I find it doesn't really get in the way. It is true, the center isn't always the best place but there is no need to turn active steering on and off as if you have a firm grip of the wheel it isn't going to move the car from your line. But if you let go or have a very light grip, it will center and steer through light bends in the road.

Definitely something you need to play with yourself once you have the car.

Good to hear. Thanks.

 

[Skeeterman]

Many have experienced looking off to the side (roadsigns, obstacles, distractions) and the car wanders a bit...in the direction you gaze. LKAS helps correct/alert you to these small changes. I like it.