Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is now available on a vast range of new cars, from affordable compact cars to luxury vehicles. While it was once a high-end feature, it has become increasingly standard. ACC uses radar, cameras, or LiDAR to maintain a set speed while automatically adjusting your vehicle's speed to keep a safe distance from the car ahead.
For the 2024 model year, you can find ACC on popular models like the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, often as part of a broader suite of safety technology. Midsize sedans and SUVs, such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Explorer, and Kia Sorento, frequently offer ACC on mid-to-high trim levels. In the luxury segment, systems like Tesla's Autopilot and GM's Super Cruise represent more advanced implementations, often allowing for hands-free driving on pre-mapped highways.
The key is that ACC is rarely a standalone option. It is typically bundled within technology or safety packages. For example, Toyota markets its system as Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, which is standard on most new models. Honda uses the name Honda Sensing®. This bundling means you often get ACC alongside other valuable features like Lane Keeping Assist and Automatic Emergency Braking.
When shopping, it's crucial to verify the specific capabilities of the system. Some basic systems only work above a certain speed (e.g., 20 mph), while more advanced "full-speed" or "stop-and-go" systems can bring the car to a complete stop in traffic and resume moving, which is ideal for commutes with heavy traffic.
| Car Category | Example Models with Standard or Common ACC | Typical System Name | Key Feature (Stop-and-Go?) |
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| Compact Cars | Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Safety Sense, Honda Sensing | Often Full-Speed |
| Midsize Sedans/SUVs | Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Explorer, Kia Sorento | Ford Co-Pilot360, Honda Sensing | Commonly Full-Speed |
| Luxury Vehicles | Tesla Model 3, Cadillac XT6, Genesis G80 | Autopilot, Super Cruise, Highway Driving Assist | Often Includes Hands-Free Capability |
| Trucks & Minivans | Ford F-150, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey | Ford Co-Pilot360, Toyota Safety Sense | Increasingly Standard on higher trims |
