With the launch of the new Grandland 2024, Opel is showing off the most exciting and important technologies that every SUV should have this year.

Car manufacturers are developing more and more innovations to facilitate driving experience and comfort. Of course, when buying a new car, you should always consider factors such as technology, safety, comfort and connectivity.

To do this, as part of the launch of the new Opel Grandland and its technological innovations, Santiago Losada, product coordinator for Opel, a 100% German automotive brand, non-traditional, with a history of more than 160 years, explains the five inevitable technologies to buy. new car 2023 release.

1. Technology that protects

Driver assistance: Forward collision warning systems, automatic high beams and automatic emergency braking systems can detect objects, pedestrians, and then trigger an alarm to prevent or mitigate the consequences of an accident. Crashes can even be avoided if the driver has a drowsiness alert system that monitors driving time, vehicle trajectory and warns the driver to take a break and get back on the road safely.

Blind Spot Warning: Sensors in some vehicles, such as the new Opel Grandland, can detect vehicles in adjacent lanes, helping drivers avoid crashes when changing lanes.

Parking system: The technology is in the details, such as the presence of a 360º camera that is projected onto the multimedia center and helps to have a peripheral vision of the area where the car should be parked and to monitor everything that happens in the environment when maneuvering in confined spaces and thus avoid unwanted obstacles. The most interesting thing about this technology is that it scans the streets to find free parking spaces and takes control of the steering wheel with automatic movements. All you have to do is control gear shifting and acceleration by following simple instructions. In addition, front and rear sensors help you get out of tight spaces. Parking has never been so easy.

2. Technology that entertains and connects

Internet connection: It is useless to have countless features if there is no Internet access in the car. Connectivity will allow you to access information in real time, download music or streaming media content, and check traffic status in real time. Set a route home and always take the fastest route, avoiding real-time traffic jams and delays due to accidents or works.

To do this, the new Opel Grandland has a 10″ (25 cm) color touchscreen integrated into the PURE PANEL along with a 12″ digital instrument panel, and thus enjoy radio with DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner, sound transmission , calls. via Bluetooth and USB, as well as voice control through the phone, which will sound on six speakers.

Smartphone integration: Automakers are creating their own in-car solutions to integrate with features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which display a cut-down version of a smartphone screen on a car’s dashboard.

Wireless mobile phone charging: Cables are no longer needed to charge mobile phones in the car because technological advances have made the latest vehicles such as the Ultimate Grandland have the ability to charge mobile phones wirelessly.

3. Technology for more comfort

Thermal elements: The presence of a steering wheel, heated front and rear seats for people living or traveling in cities with low temperatures can be a great help in obtaining warm comfort that can be shared with fellow car passengers. In addition, in the Ultimate version, the front seats have built-in ventilation, which is ideal for hot days.

Hands free electric trunk: When you’re shopping or traveling, it can be very convenient to have a trunk that only opens with a foot-activated sensor, and thus no need to dump bags or suitcases on the floor.