Summary
| Volvo XC90's cockpit (Source: Volvo Cars press release) |
The following report outlines feature availability on new models that were launched in Europe by PSA, Renault, FCA (*Fiat), GM, Ford and Volvo from March 2014 onward. Volvo's flagship SUV, the XC90, has adopted numerous advanced safety systems including two world's firsts. The features which have been increasingly made available in Europe include the driving mode selector, the LED headlights, the Park assist system which detects a parking space and steers the vehicle into the parking spot, the traffic jam assist and the smartphone integration with the onboard infotainment system.
(*) Fiat changed its name to FCA Italy in December 2014.
Advanced equipment made available by PSA, Renault, Fiat, GM, Ford and Volvo on their new models launched in Europe in and after March 2014
| Driving stability (including fuel efficiency) | Mode selector | Fiat Panda Cross/500X, Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Start/stop system | DS3, Citroen C4 Cactus, Peugeot 108, Renault Megane CC, Fiat 500X, Opel/Vauxhall Adam Rocks/Corsa, Ford Focus, Volvo XC90 | |
| Visibility | LED headlights | DS3, Ford Mondeo, Volvo XC90 |
| Heated windshield | Fiat Panda Cross, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Focus/Mondeo, Volvo XC90 | |
| Driving/parking assistance | Park assist | Citroen C4 Cactus, Opel/Vauxhall Adam Rocks/Corsa, Ford Focus/Mondeo, Volvo XC90 |
| Auto brake | DS3, Fiat Panda Cross/500X, Ford Focus/Mondeo, Volvo XC90 | |
| Queue assist (Traffic Jam Assist) | Volvo XC90 | |
| Comfort/convenience | Smartphone integration | Peugeot 108, Renault Twingo, Fiat 500X, Opel/Vauxhall Adam Rocks/Corsa, Volvo XC90 |
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German OEMs expand use of connected technologies on new models (Nov. 2014)
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New Japanese models feature increased use of active safety systems (Jul. 2014)
Features on new Hyundai/Kia models: Genesis uses multiple active safety systems (Mar. 2014)
New European models' specifications: PSA, Renault, Fiat, GM, Ford and Volvo (Jan. 2014)
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PSA: automatic braking on DS3, smartphone integration on Peugeot 108
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Renault: smartphone integration on Twingo, R-Link infotainment system on Megane CC
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FCA (Fiat): All Terrain Selector on Panda Cross, Mode selector on 500X
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GM Europe: Advanced park assist and IntelliLink on Opel Adam Rocks and Corsa
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Ford Europe: autonomous emergency braking and Ford SYNC on Focus and Mondeo
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