GM Super Cruise - 15,000 mile review

GREAT detailed and informative review.
I wish my wife new 2025 equinox had it. I doubt it's offered on it though. The vehicle is loaded however.
I get what you are saying about the adaptive cruise when behind a slow car, as soon as you change lanes the car hits the gas peddle pretty hard to get back to speed. (sometimes I almost cringe) It will also hit the brakes abruptly if traffic slows in front of you.

The car has steering and brake assist as well. It wont let you back up over a person. *LOL* We tested it.
It's GM's steering assist that makes me now want the Super Cruise that you have. I think it's a perfect solution. With her car for fun I do let go of the steering wheel and the car will self correct so it doesn't run off the road. However it waits until it just about runs off the road before it corrects and not made for self driving to keep you in the middle of the lane. You would look like a drunk driver. Anyway, now I certainly see how much fun Super Cruise can be.

My nephew has a Navigator with Fords Blue Cruise. Says he drove from NY to SC and for about 8 of 10 hours didn't need to steer the vehicle. I honestly think these systems are the way to go. Even my wife's rudimentary system prevents the car form going off the road but a true cruise like you have is a slam dunk in my book. There is no doubt that one day this type of system will be on almost any vehicle much like electric windows are today... maybe
 
Yes and this is an interesting point.

The system shines infra-red light on your face from two emitters in the top of the steering wheel. Without sun glasses you can cover one eye and the system will allow you to use Super Cruise. With sun glasses if you cover one eye, the sensor will not receive enough reflected infra-red light and Super Cruise will turn off.

polarised sunglasses aswell?
 
Great review, cool feature. Automatic cruise control is one thing I wish my 24 Z71 had, I guess it's on the next model year for this trim.

These are some nice trucks. Definitely satisfies my daily driving habits and dry/covered IT cargo that I need to transport from time to time. Then weekends it has no problem hauling trailers.
 
Not practical, but you can try to starch the roof material or headrest to reflect IR. Clothing with starch reflects infrared like a aim9 sidewinder sees the sun.
 
What is that gauge on your windshield to the left?
Banks iDash, very informative device. This picture was taken during a DPF regen. Take a look at the EGTs in the exhaust system past the turbo, the turbo is "EGT1/1".


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That's a great review. I have the similar 'Blue Cruise' on my 2024 F150. I am not paying for the subscription. It is limited to 80mph and if set there will kick off constantly, so really the practical maximum is 78 indicated or 77 actual. Here in FL the result is that people cut in front and the cruise speed is reduced. Leading to holding up even more people and a stream of cars passing. I've even had it 'decide' to put the flashers on and bring my truck to a stop. Which of course, results in me flooring it to keep it going.

The system may work well in states where traffic is slower. Also infuriating is that I paid for equipment I can't use. The subscription is expensive.
 
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