New technology set to arrive with Volvo’s redesigned XC90 large SUV include ‘IntelliSafe’ features such as an extended park assist which now also offers automatic reversing into a parking bay as well as entering and exiting a parallel parking spot. The car can also display a Nissan-like digitally created bird’s eye view of the 360° area around the car on the large centre screen.
The latest park assist facilitates both parallel and bay parking by taking over and operating the steering wheel while the driver handles the gearbox and controls the car’s speed.
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The parking manoeuvre is based on information from 12 ultrasonic sensors around the car.
In the new bay parking situation, the slot needs to be the width of the car plus one metre.
The display then guides the driver step by step via texts and animations in the instrument cluster until the car is parked.
The 360° surround view is enabled by four concealed fish-eye cameras – one integrated into the front, one integrated in each of the door mirrors and one fitted above the rear number plate.
Cross traffic alert warns of approaching traffic up to 30m on each side, alerting the driver with an audible signal and a warning on the centre screen.
