As the car industry moves closer and closer to full automation, there is a bevy of tech available right now that can provide the second set of eyes and quick reflexes you need to stay safe in any traffic conditions. Learn more about the wide selection of driver assistance tech on new Audi models for sale in the Chicago area below, or fill out our contact form to ask one of our Audi experts.
What is Audi Driver Assistance Technology?
Audi driver assistance technology encompasses new semi-autonomous safety technology that can help drivers in dangerous traffic situations by warning them ahead of time, as well as prepare to take evasion action if the driver does not respond in time.
Some Audi features include:
Adaptive cruise control with stop & go and Traffic jam assist - Maintains a safe distance from the proceeding car by automatically braking and accelerating as necessary with flow of traffic
Audi pre sense® basic - Tightens seatbelts, closes windows, and preps brakes when it senses an imminent collision
Audi pre sense® plus - Tightens seatbelts, closes windows, and automatically begins braking when it senses an unavoidable collision
Audi pre sense® city - Monitors surrounding vehicle and foot traffic, and initiates emergency braking if it detects an imminent collision
Audi pre sense® front - Monitors traffic in front of your vehicle, and issues warnings, preps the brakes, and tightens seatbelts if it anticipates a collision
Audi pre sense® rear - Monitors traffic to the rear of your vehicle, and closes windows and tightens seatbelts if it anticipates a collision
Audi side assist - Monitors blind spots and issues warnings if it is unsafe to change lanes
Collision avoidance assist - Provides steering support when quickly switching lanes to avoid a collision
Active lane assist - Notes lane markings and adjusts steering to stay within them if no turn signal is activated
Turn assist - Monitors oncoming traffic when making left hand turns and brakes if necessary to avoid a collision
Park assist - Locates proper sized parking spaces and steers into space while driver maintains control of pedals and shifter
Vehicle exit assist - Monitors for approaching cars or cyclists when exiting vehicle while street parked
Rear cross traffic assist - Monitors for approaching cars while backing out of a parking space
What Vehicles Offer Audi Driver Assistance Technology?
All of the Audi models in our current lineup features some driver assistance technology features, and most feature many.Take for example the 2017 Audi A3, our entry-level sedan, which comes with:
Audi pre sense® basic - standard on all trims
Audi pre sense® front - standard on all trims
Audi side assist - available through the Premium Plus Technology package and standard on the Prestige trim
Rear cross traffic assist - available through the Premium Plus Technology package and standard on the Prestige trim
Active lane assist- standard on the Prestige trim
Adaptive cruise control with stop & go - standard on the Prestige trim
If you would like to learn about which driver assistance technology features are available on any new Audi model, more information is available through our model research pages.
How Much Does Audi Driver Assistance Technology Cost?
This can depend on which Audi model and what specific driver assistance features you are interested in. Let's look at two of the most popular models at our Audi dealership near Chicago, IL: the Audi A6 and the Audi Q5.The 2017 Audi A6 offers a driver assistance package for $2,550, which includes:
Adaptive cruise control with stop & go
Audi pre sense® plus
High beam assistant
Active lane assist
Top view camera system
The 2018 Audi Q5 is available with a driver assistance package for $1,800, which includes:
Adaptive cruise control with Traffic jam assist
Active lane assist
High beam assistant
Traffic sign recognition
For more information on driver assistance feature prices, please contact the team at Audi Hoffman Estates by calling (888) 698-1441.
