What are the Fantastic Features Must Haves in a Vehicle?

If you’re into tech or just want a drive that is as safe and convenient as possible you’ll be dazzled by all the advanced features available in today’s vehicles. The following stand out as the ones to look for when buying your ride at the Beach Boulevard of Cars in Huntington Beach.

Going Electric

Quiet, pollution-free, and not subject to the whims of international supply, electricity as an automotive power source has excited the public in a big way. Every one of our dealers either sells electric vehicles (EVs) or will have one out within the next five years.

The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E wraps the classic muscle car in the guise of an SUV. Kicking off an emission-free line is the 2024 Honda Prologue SUV. And even Ram is teasing a fully electric 1500 pickup for 2024.

Staying Safe

Some of the most innovative driver assists help you, and your riders stay safe, and have migrated to even the entry-level trims of many brands.

Forward Collision Warning tells you if you’re about to hit the next vehicle. You’ll find it in the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime and the 2023 Kia Sportage.

Automatic Emergency Braking forces an emergency stop to prevent accidents. It’s called Active Braking in the 2022 Dodge Charger and Smart City Brake Support in the 2022 Mazda CX-5.

Blind Spot Detection warns of cars entering your blind zone as you change lanes. The 2022 Nissan Sentra has this advantage in all its trims, while the 2022 Subaru Outback makes it standard in the Limited or higher trim.

These high-tech advances and more come together in Super Cruise, which uses sensors and cameras to monitor traffic while controlling acceleration and braking. You stay in your lane at a protected distance from the next car. This technology works on over 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the USA and Canada and shows up in the ZR2 trim of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado.

Being Connected

Infotainment systems connect you to a world of information and entertainment by offering turn-by-turn directions to your destination, displaying information on what’s playing on the radio, and giving you weather reports. But they now connect to your compatible smartphone through Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®.

When an important call from your family or work comes in, you won’t have to fiddle with your smartphone, which can be hazardous and against the law. Instead, you can either tap on the touchscreen or use your voice to answer the phone, send and receive text messages, or manage selected apps. In addition, many systems also offer a built-in WiFi hotspot, so you and your passengers can check out the Internet.

These connections appear in the 2022 Chrysler 300 and the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.

Additional Convenience

While not critical to performance, safety, or being informed, many other features make your drive far more convenient and pleasurable.

Surround-View Systems combine videos from cameras in the front, rear, and sides to create a virtual 360-degree top-down view of your vehicle and its immediate surroundings. Tight maneuvers then become safer, such as in the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

With Keyless Entry, you won’t have to go fishing for your keys in your pocket or purse. As long as there is a key fob on you, simply unlock the door by pulling on a handle, touching a nearby button, or just being near the lock. The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has this ability.

These features transform your daily commute into a feature-filled journey that excites the mind while protecting your body. If you want to experience any of these cool advancements first-hand, go on a test drive at the dealers of the Beach Boulevard of Cars.