VOLVO EX30 PILOT ASSIST ULTIMATE ADAS TEST IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED

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The Volvo EX30's Pilot Assist ADAS system undergoes a rigorous test on the challenging Hogback loop, revealing significant areas for improvement. While the EX30 offers a fun and premium driving experience with impressive acceleration, its highway driver assistance system, particularly the optional Pilot Assist, falls short. The system struggles with lane centering, frequently drifts towards lane lines, and has a concerning tendency to attempt to exit the highway unexpectedly. The emergency takeover function, while functional, is basic, lacking features like hazard lights or seatbelt yanks found in competitor systems. The reviewer notes the system's limitations, including a low 80 mph speed cap and a non-capacitive steering wheel that requires constant torque input. Despite its shortcomings in ADAS, the EX30 is praised for its design, compact size, and overall driving dynamics, though its high price point in the US market makes it a tough sell, especially when compared to competitors with more advanced driver assistance features.