The ins and outs of Porsche’s InnoDrive system
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Feb 2, 2017
German sports car manufacturer Porsche, isn’t one to settle for anything less than groundbreaking. Having challenged the status quo and set a new benchmark with the first-generation Panamera in 2009, history seems to have repeated itself with the stunning all-new model.
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Providing buyers, the sought-after exclusivity and class, the 2017 Panamera is the ideal blend of sports car and passenger sedan. Filled to the brim with an array of technology, the German sedan is an intelligent one, with its InnoDrive feature working as a testament to that very statement.
In conjunction with the Adaptive Cruise Control system, InnoDrive predictively optimizes speed with the aid of navigation data and information attained through the radar and video sensors on board. Taking speed limits and topographical conditions into account, the Panamera modifies the speed and gear shifts long before the bends are visible to the human eye.
Working up to three kilometers ahead of the vehicle, InnoDrive is a first for the German marque and aims to formulate the ideal timing for acceleration, constant speed driving and deceleration, to provide a harmonious driving experience.
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Paired with a Traffic Jam Assist, InnoDrive eases the burden on the driver when congestion is encountered on highways. At speeds of up to approximately 60 km/h, the system uses gentle steering inputs to keep the vehicle in the middle of the lane, regulates the distance from vehicles in front and follows the queue ahead where system limitations allow.
Intelligent? Absolutely!
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