New Vehicle Technology

Huge strides have been made in vehicle technology in recent years, something that only continues to improve. There have been serious advancements in comfort, safety, and functionality. Potential buyers looking for a new Honda car or SUV in Los Angeles now have many more decisions to make regarding specific features that are important for them and their family.

Pedestrian Detection

Through the use of surrounding sensors, pedestrian detection offers a wonderful safety feature. It is particularly useful for families who have concerns about children wandering around behind the vehicle, and can even come in handy for avoiding carelessly placed toys and bicycles.

Lane Departure Warning

This can be a life-saver, literally, if it ever comes into play. If someone were to fall asleep while driving, for example, the lane departure system would send up warning signals (sounds, lights, sometimes vibrations). It is also useful for detecting general wandering among lanes and is handily disengaged if the driver uses their signal light. The only limitation is that it needs clear lane markings to function properly.

Wifi

Although many, or most, people now have wifi availability on their phone, it can also be very handy to have a direct wifi connection within your vehicle. From connecting children’s devices to syncing all devices to the vehicle systems (stereo, speakers, etc.), having in-car wifi just makes everything easier. 

Auto-Trunk

Hard on the heels of the one-touch trunk and hatch technology that allows people to use their foot to open them, automatic trunk systems take this one step further. In this case, the vehicle recognizes the approach of the keys and offers up a signal, typically a quiet beeping, and if the keys remain near the back of the vehicle for a pre-determined amount of time (usually a few seconds), the trunk will open automatically without any action on your part. Extremely convenient when arriving at the vehicle with your arms full.

Inter-Vehicle Communication

Another feature that is evolving quickly, inter-vehicle communication serves a number of useful functions. Providing the vehicle with access to its surrounding environment, the standard GPS directions can be enhanced to include current traffic details, travel times, detours, and weather info. Opting for this feature in your new Honda Accord will allow it to communicate directly with other similarly-equipped vehicles, sharing directions, location, and ETA details.

With such a wide range of impressive technology available today it can be difficult to choose the features that are most important for your situation. Whether you are looking to buy new Honda Accord or take on a lease, prospective Los Angeles buyers are certainly spoiled for choice.

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