Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review of an electric car:* The video tests the Kia EV9’s driver-assistance system on a challenging section of an American highway.
* Driver assistance systems are evaluated based on their safety and driving benefits.
* The tester praises Kia Fort Collins for providing a long-term review car.
* The EV9 provides a standard Highway Driving Assist 2 on the base model.
* The highway driving assist 2 system includes auto lane changes.
* The EV9 has a single front camera and a radar at the front of the car.
* It also has ultrasonic sensors for close-proximity detection.
* The reviewer states that the EV9, while an excellent family road tripper, tends to hug the outside, causing an uncomfortable driving experience.
* There’s a major safety flaw: in a simulated “driver death” scenario, the test vehicle drove itself straight off the highway, into a wall.
* While the system can adjust to the vehicle ahead’s speed, it does not apply brakes in the emergency scenario. This results in loss of steer when a simulated stroke occur.
* Highway Driving Assist 2 does provide smooth auto lane changes.
* The vehicle has various adjustment options like reaction speed and distance.
* There are a lot of safety benefits, but with limited testing to know for sure.
* The EV9 has a really great flat charging curve to around 80%.
* Long range version is needed for a long road trip to avoid short charge stops.
* A rear cross-traffic alert system is included in the basic Highway Driving Assist 2.
* A feature for smart park isn’t a feature in this edition.
* With the many features, including heads up display, it can have a lot of information at once, but still has many benefits.
* Overall, the driver assistance system has improvements over previous versions from Kia, but is still below other manufacturers. A safety aspect still needs some attention, especially if something were to happen to the driver. The vehicle tends to veer off the side if that occurs.
* Kia dealerships that support the reviewers include free shipping if they’re in the contiguous 48 states.
* Cost starts around $60,000, while the GT line is near $80,000.
