Hyundai Highway Driving Assist: Making Highway Driving Easier and Safer
Hyundai Highway Driving Assist: Making Highway Driving Easier and Safer
Posted on March 6, 2023
If you're planning a long road trip, you're probably already aware of how tiring highway driving can be. However, with Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist (HDA) technology, you can now experience a more relaxed and safer drive. HDA technology, available on select 2023 Hyundai models, builds on the capabilities of Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Lane Following Assist (LFA), and is designed to make long highway drives easier to manage.
What is Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist?
Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist system uses advanced radar and camera technologies to help keep your vehicle centered in its lane while maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. It can even recognize speed limit signs and adjust your vehicle's speed accordingly. This driver-assistance technology can sense when your vehicle is on certain controlled access roads in Canada like the Trans-Canada Highway.
How to Use Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist
To use Hyundai's HDA, first turn on the Smart Cruise Control feature by pressing the CRUISE button on your steering wheel. The SCC icon will change to HDA in the instrument cluster. Next, you will need to follow these criteria:
- Smart Cruise Control must be engaged.
- You are driving on a road that is part of the highway system in Canada.
- Your vehicle's speed is under 150 km/h.
It's important to note that if you have a light grip on the steering wheel or your hands leave the wheel entirely, HDA will disengage. To resume HDA functions, simply press the CRUISE button again.
Which Hyundai Vehicles Have Highway Driving Assist?
The following 2023 Hyundai vehicles come standard equipped* with Highway Driving Assist:
- Hyundai Elantra with HDA: The 2023 Elantra Ultimate comes standard equipped with Highway Driving Assist.
- Hyundai Sonata with HDA: Highway Driving Assist comes standard on 2023 Sonata Limited trims and above.
- Hyundai Kona with HDA: Highway Driving Assist is available on the 2023 Kona Ultimate model.
- Hyundai Santa Cruz with HDA: The 2023 Santa Cruz Ultimate comes standard with Highway Driving Assist.
- Hyundai Tucson with HDA: Highway Driving Assist can be found on the 2023 Tucson Ultimate trim level.
- Hyundai Santa Fe with HDA: The 2023 Santa Fe Ultimate comes standard with Highway Driving Assist.
- Hyundai Palisade with HDA: Both the 2023 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy have Highway Driving Assist.
While Highway Driving Assist can make long highway drives easier and safer, it's important to remember that it is designed for highway use only and may not work under all circumstances. It should not be used in poor weather, heavy or varying traffic, or on winding or slippery roads. Drivers remain responsible for slowing or stopping their vehicle to avoid a collision.
In conclusion, if you're planning a long highway trip and want to experience a more relaxed and safer drive, consider a 2023 Hyundai model equipped with Highway Driving Assist. It's a driver-assistance technology that can sense your vehicle on controlled access roads, helping you stay centered in your lane while maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
*Please note that the information provided may be subject to change without notice. To ensure accuracy and confirmation of available features and options, please verify the information with a Hyundai Sales Consultant at Fredericton Hyundai as models and options may vary.