Top 6 Features of the 2020 Chevy Equinox

The 2020 Chevy Equinox is changing the game with an impressive lineup of next-generation safety features. The onboard Chevrolet Safety Assist technologies have been designed to ensure that both drivers and passengers can relax and enjoy each journey, knowing that they will arrive safely at their destination.

1. Forward-Collision Alert

This safety system alerts drivers if it detects the possibility of a frontal collision so that immediate action can be taken to avoid an accident. If the driver comes too close to the vehicle ahead, the system will also provide a tailgating alert so that a safe following distance can be restored. Should the driver fail to take action, then the Automatic Emergency Braking System will engage.

2. Automatic Emergency Braking

The onboard AEB system was designed to save lives in the event of an unforeseen emergency on the road. Built-in camera technology continually scans the road ahead for danger. When traveling at speeds under 50 miles per hour, the system will automatically engage the brakes if the driver fails to do so and an imminent collision is possible.

3. Front Pedestrian Braking

If a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle, this system can help you avoid a collision. The system will alert the driver to a pedestrian’s presence and automatically apply the brakes if the driver fails to do so. The system works best in the daytime when traveling at speeds under 50 miles per hour but may also work at night in good lighting conditions.

4. Lane Keep Assist

If the driver begins drifting out of their lane without signaling, this system will gently guide the steering wheel to ensure that the vehicle remains in the correct lane. The system will also alert the driver if it notices any unintentional drifting. The system will not engage if a turn signal has been turned on or it suspects that the driver is steering intentionally.

5. Following Distance Indicator

A simple concept but an incredibly practical feature, this system will inform drivers of the time gap in seconds between them and the vehicle in front. The onboard camera system scans the road ahead so that drivers always know how safe their following distance is and how much reaction time they will have in the event of an emergency.

6. Intellibeam

This system automatically engages the high-beam headlights under certain circumstances and will autonomously switch back to the low-beams when a vehicle is detected ahead of the driver. This simple mechanism helps make the drive more enjoyable by eliminating one more thing that drivers would otherwise have to worry about.

Chevy is once again leading the way into the future with some of the most advanced and impressive safety features ever seen. The list of onboard entertainment features is equally impressive. Now is truly an exciting time to be a driver. Contact Service Chevrolet Cadillac to arrange a test drive or learn more about the suite of advanced features available on your new car!

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