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Having experienced AEBS and its numerous failings multiple times in lorries over the past few years its not something i would want in a car.
Lane departure warnings are just annoying, can usually be manually turned off in trucks via the dash, i would not want it on a car especially if its a system that tries to 'force' the steering to keep you in lane, anything that interferes with the steering can go wrong and has no place in a vehicle of any description.
Blind spot warnings are fine, many drivers need them because they have no idea what's going on anywhere other than up to 50 yards ahead of the bonnet.
ABS is only really a disadvantage on snow when arguably being able to lock the brakes could be helful in building up some resistance, the right tyres would be more useful.
Traction and stability control systems usually work well, if they have a disadvantage they tend to give some drivers a false impression of not only their own vehicle control skill but can disguise just how little actual tyre grip there can be on slippery surfaces because there comes a point even the best systems can't protect the vehicle and occupants from excessive forces, without such system drivers would have enough scares to have made them aware and limit their exuberance....one can usually turn TC/ASR off which can help in harsh conditions such as when stuck in snow or mud.
The lack of the more intrusive features is a big selling point for some of us, i'm sure for many potential Dacia Jogger buyers (possibly us too) the lack of nanny fitments is an attraction, the low NCAP rating due entirely to such faff being missing i doubt will affect sales much for a variety of reasons, indeed it might highlight to those already disenchanted with AEBS that there is a decent modern estate care one can buy without an overbearing nanny.
ORB i can't believe you said that, does the fair lady not read these pages or are your various pots and pans not made of cast iron :-)
Edited by gordonbennet on 07/08/2023 at 06:47
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