One would hope they have the real world worked out, but alas, it's not so. I put my new 2024 Tiguan's "Front Assist" braking on probation in less than 600 miles. Approaching this bridge it brought me to a full, hard stop from about 30 mph. The speed limit on the road is 35 and coming the opposite direction was treated to a rather sharp bump due to the expansion joint. It's best to hit that at, or a bit below the speed limit. I'm guessing the nose dip as I gently braked to drop 10 mph combined with the rising road surface was the source of confusion. Anyway, I got to experience a full panic stop for no reason. The VW does have a "Rear Assist" that as meep hopes, will prove more useful.I’d be happy with it as long as it doesn’t false me into a sitting duck on the interstate. I think the mfr’s have had it out long enough to get the real-world scenarios out.
A reverse solution would have been good too? I was reversing into a super tight spot yesterday and lost track of the depths of the parking garage. With the setting sun complicating things, a stray reflection caught my eye and I stabbed the brakes and jerked to a stop 1” from the wall. That day, beeps or otherwise would have been helpful.
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