In the 2020s technological innovations are more common than ever, with many great advances in technology going unnoticed due to the sheer speed at which new tech is released and old tech becomes obsolete. However one tech innovation that sticks out amongst the sea of innovations is GMCs Super Cruise technology. Being the world’s first truly hands-free driving experience, GMCs Super Cruise technology is one of those rare, game-changing technologies that is sure to go down in history. Cruise into the future with GMCs Super Cruise, available at Wellsville’s favorite GMC dealer, Bokman of Wellsville Chevrolet GMC Cadillac.
What is SuperCruise?
Launched for the first time in 2016, Super Cruise was tested on the Cadillac CTS and proved to be a viable system and underwent further development in the subsequent years. Fast forward to 2021 and Super Cruise technology is beginning to be deployed in more vehicles and in more applications, with the 2022 GMC Sierra being the first time we will see Super Cruise capable of hands-free trailering as well.
With Super Cruise you are able to drive hands-free, leaving control of speed and steering up to the computer so long as you’re alert and ready to intervene in the event of an emergency. GMC developed a unique driver alertness system that detects if a driver is paying attention to the road and then allows Super Cruise to be activated, ensuring that no distracted or sleeping drivers are behind the wheel. Super Cruise also has an automatic lane switching feature, engaged when the system recognizes a slower driver in front and an available passing lane, the system will safely switch lanes with no driver input.
Ever Evolving
New for 2022 is Super Cruise Trailering, an update to the Super Cruise system which will allow GMC Sierra owners to attach a trailer and still be able to drive hands-free. Unfortunately hands-free trailering means no use of the hands-free lane switching feature, but that seems to be for good reason.
Able to be engaged on a limited number of roads, Super Cruise is still being rolled out, with only 200,000 miles of Super Cruise enabled road already mapped between the US and Canada. Although GMC hopes that Super Cruise software will be able to be used on any road one day in the future, it currently is locked to mainly highways with dividers in order to safely test the system. As Super Cruise continues to be refined, GMC aims to have their entire lineup Super Cruise capable.
Is Super Cruise, Super-Worth It?
Providing a peek into a Jetsons-esque future, GMCs Super Cruise is a groundbreaking technology that is sure to enhance the driving experience. Beginning in 2016 as a hands-free driving assist, Super Cruise has evolved and offers hands-free trailering and automatic lane change features along with it’s advanced hands-free driving capabilities. A perfect marriage of safety, sophistication and technology, Super Cruise is a must-have feature for every driver. Come experience the magic of Super Cruise at Bokman of Wellsville Chevrolet GMC Cadillac located in Wellsville, NY, and drive home hands-free in your new GMC.
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