The 10 Most High-Tech Vehicles on the Road Today
People often envision flying cars or fully self-driving vehicles when they think about the future of automobiles. However, today’s market already boasts a range of incredibly advanced, high-tech vehicles. These cars are packed with impressive technology, gadgets, and innovative features for tech enthusiasts and early adopters alike. While they may not fly (yet), here’s a look at some of the most advanced vehicles available today.
People have many different ideas about the future of cars in terms of technology. Credit: Monty Rakusen / Getty Images/Image Source
10. GMC Sierra Denali 1500
While pickup trucks are often associated with towing capacity and durability, many are now equipped with impressive technology. The GMC Sierra Denali, for example, features a wireless charging pad, collision warnings, and automatic high-beam lights for night driving. It also includes a Bose sound system with active noise cancellation and a haptic vibration system that alerts the driver when the truck drifts from its lane. The starting price is just over $50,000.
9. Volvo S90
Volvo claims that its S90 sedan is loaded with more technology than any other vehicle. The S90 has impressive safety features. These features include pedestrian, cyclist, and animal detection systems, auto braking up to 80 mph, and road edge detection. It also offers parking assist and headlights that adapt to illuminate curves. The S90 also features a nine-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity. It has a starting price below $47,000.
8. BMW 5 Series
BMW says that its 5 Series is one of its most technologically advanced cars. The 5 Series features a gesture-recognition touchscreen system, supported by Apple CarPlay. Remarkable features include the ability to park the car perpendicularly while standing outside the vehicle using the key fob as a remote control and a 360-degree camera view accessible on a smartphone. Drivers can also use voice commands from their homes via the key fob. Impressively, the car can start, shut down, and lock or unlock doors in this manner.
7. Honda Odyssey
Minivans are becoming increasingly smart. The latest Honda Odyssey incorporates technology designed for family use. It features an interior ceiling camera with a 360-degree view, day or night. The driver can use a microphone to communicate through the speakers and passengers’ headphones. Rear-seat passengers can use a smartphone app to monitor trip progress, make climate adjustments, and control entertainment options. The Odyssey also includes safety features like lane departure warning systems and pedestrian detection. The minivan’s price is set at $45,000.
6. Audi A4
The Audi A4 comes with collision warning and auto-braking as standard features. It also offers an Android Auto-supported entertainment system and a “virtual cockpit” with a 12-inch display showing various features like song selections, traffic alerts, and 3D Google Earth graphics. Apple CarPlay is also available. The starting price is $48,500.
5. Mercedes Benz S-Class Convertible
For luxury and technology, the Mercedes Benz S-Class Convertible provides style and high-tech safety. It features automatically deploying roll bars, a night vision system, lane departure warnings, and cross-traffic detection. At $132,000, this vehicle prioritizes safety and exclusivity.
4. Corvette Stingray
The Corvette Stingray includes a GoPro video camera, allowing drivers to record video and data of their drives, including track laps or road trips. It has 720 horsepower and an eight-inch display screen for entertainment. It can be purchased for $56,000.
3. Rolls-Royce Wraith
The Rolls-Royce Wraith, at nearly $400,000, features a satellite-assisted transmission that uses topographic data to pre-shift gears for smooth driving. The car also alerts the driver if rain or icy conditions are likely to occur. This tech enhances driver safety and comfort.
2. Ford Mustang
The latest Ford Mustang integrates a 12-inch display screen that memorizes driver settings. Voice command technology and safety aids such as distance warnings and lane departure tech are also included. The Mustang has a 10-speed automatic transmission. This new iteration can be purchased for just over $40,000.
1. Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S P100D is a leading electric car on the market. It offers a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in under three seconds and is a semi-autonomous vehicle. It boasts revamped autopilot hardware and software underpinned by a Nvidia-based machine learning system. The technology also includes eight video cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and forward-facing radar. The latest software update limits the semi-autonomous driving mode to 45 mph and slows the car if hands are off the steering wheel. The vehicle costs around $145,000.
