Does the Buick Excelle have a reverse radar?
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Buick Excelle mid-to-high trim models are equipped with reverse radars, which are installed on the rear bumper with a total of four sensors. The reverse radar, also known as "reverse collision radar" or "parking assist device," mainly consists of ultrasonic sensors, a controller, and a display. Below is relevant information about the reverse radar: 1. The automotive reverse radar primarily consists of a display, controller, and ultrasonic sensors. The controller processes signals, calculates the position and distance between obstacles and the vehicle body. The ultrasonic sensors mainly function to emit and receive ultrasonic signals, inputting signals into the main unit, which are then displayed on the screen. 2. The automotive reverse radar, also called reverse collision radar, is a safety assist device that functions during reversing, notifying the driver of surrounding obstacles through sound or display. It addresses the driver's difficulties in detecting obstacles while reversing, parking, or starting the vehicle, helping to eliminate blind spots and unclear vision. Utilizing the principle of ultrasound, the rear sensors send ultrasonic waves to detect obstacles and their distances, providing alerts to the driver.
As a long-term owner of the Buick Excelle, my 2018 automatic elite model does come with parking sensors. Every time I reverse, the sensors on the rear bumper emit an alarm when detecting obstacles, which is particularly useful for a novice like me parking in old residential areas. However, I've noticed that the base manual transmission version of the same model might not have this feature—a friend who bought the 2016 base model had to install it themselves. If you're considering a used Excelle, I recommend testing for the warning sound by shifting into reverse after starting the car, or crouching down to check for circular sensor devices on the rear bumper. For new cars now, salespeople say mid to high trims generally come with sensors, but the base model might use a rearview camera instead. Installing an original set of sensors costs about 800 yuan, which is much more cost-effective than paying for scratch repairs.
