Are you considering the best autonomous cars that have launched or are about to launch? It is a fact that autonomous luxury cars represent one of the fastest-growing and hottest segments of the market right now. A self driving Mercedes Benz, Audi, Volvo, or BMW could become a reality in the not-too-distant future, going by the features that these behemoths are already implementing in their luxury cars.

The X7 is one of the top favorites in the pre owned luxury car segment and with good reason. Its imposing presence, space, features, and brand value have kept it in pole position for buyers in the luxury SUV category. Coming to autonomous features, the LCI facelift has already received several semi-autonomous features including the Highway Assistant (present in the 7 Series as well) that can  now ensure completely hands-free driving experiences up to 40 mph in terms of speeds. Of course, there are other features like the automatic parallel parking function, lane keep assist, Extended Traffic Jam Assistant, Driving Assistant Professional, and more. It has Level 2 autonomous capabilities.

The BMW iX has level 2 driver assistance systems or ADAS. The Driving Assistant Professional function is available for the latest version with several autonomous functions.

The Pre-Owned Volvo XC60 comes with the Pilot Assist feature that is indicated through a green colored steering wheel showing on the display unit. It offers semi-autonomous driving features even on Indian roads with this feature. There are automatic braking and target changes. There is also lane keeping assistance.

The Mercedes Benz S Class gets the Level 3 autonomous Driver Pilot function. This has already obtained approval for public roads in Europe. It will also be present in the EQS model.

The Toyota RAV4 comes with standard technologies including steering assist, lane departure alert, full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control, road sign assist, and more.

6. Audi A7

The Audi A7 also gets the autopilot feature and you can simply press a few buttons positioned on the steering wheel for activating the same, including braking, acceleration, and lane changes. 

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The Ford Fusion Hybrid is a proponent of driverless technologies and has been unveiled earlier. The car will be a huge uplift for Ford, which is transitioning towards futuristic technologies.

Volkswagen has hit it out of the park with its ID.4 vehicle with the specialized IQ.DRIVE feature suite, although it is not a completely autonomous vehicle. The Travel Assist function is the name for the Level 2 autonomous driving setup at the company and this works between 0 and 95 miles per hour on average. The lane keeping system and adaptive cruise control are handy additions while there is automatic braking as well. It can replace a human being’s response to traffic movements. The system can work smoothly even amidst heavy traffic.

Cadillac has already started integrating autonomous driving features into its vehicles, including the Escalade. However, this is not completely self-driving or autonomous. Human supervision is still needed and essential for the system.

The Pre-Owned Volvo V90 gets the Volvo Ride Pilot which comes with attention and hands-free autonomous driving abilities. This is different from the Full Self-Driving mode (Level 2 setup) offered by Tesla which needs drivers to keep watching the roads and also keep their hands on the steering wheel at the same.

These are some of the top autonomous luxury cars that are making all the right noises. Full-driving capabilities may be a reality in the future and sooner than we think! ABE is a place where you can find the best pre-owned autonomous luxury cars at the best price and quality.

FAQ’s

1. Is there any level 5 autonomous vehicles?

These are future vehicles that will skip the braking/acceleration pedals and steering wheels completely. They will also have no barriers in terms of geo-fencing. They are already being tested across the world although no such model has been revealed for the masses as of now.

2. Which luxury cars are fully autonomous?

While most luxury cars are not completely autonomous, some which have the closest such functions on offer include the Cadillac Escalade, Tesla Model S, Ford F-150, BMW iX, and the Infiniti QX50, to name a few.

3. What is level 3 autonomous driving?

Level 3 autonomous driving means a car which can drive by itself in specific circumstances or conditions. It will also be able to obtain control over several vital safety systems while also swiftly disengaging upon the command given by the driver.

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