Audi Q3: Adaptive Cruise Assist (on highway & traffic jam) real-life test :: [1001cars]

The new Audi Q3 is equipped with the adaptive cruise assist, which is an option for the engine versions with the seven-speed S tronic. The system, which is active up to 200 km/h (124.3 mph), incorporates the functions of the adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist and active lane assist. In this way it assists the driver with longitudinal and lateral control - substantially enhancing comfort on long journeys in particular.
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[@Doug923]

I would like to see how the system performs at night time. To me activate the system after a long day seems to be the situations I need it most.

[@ns7353]

Doug Chan was using it today. It works great. Lane switches are good as well.

[@viccao8431]

we have the q7 system which i think is similar and it works great at night but not in heavy rain and night

[@muhammadhazikrabbani2697]

For Long Journey It's Excellent

[@stubones]

I don’t mind steering for myself with maybe a bit of lane keeping assistance but I’d really like traffic jam assist and adaptive cruise control. My E91 3 series has cruise control with no other functionality.

[@zolalabrune6547]

Very Nice

[@sixsonic]

how does it perform in the rain?

[@nobbydeano]

why is the fuel tank range showing in red sometimes when there is 330 km of range left

[@1001cars]

The fuel tank range is red normally, the reason why sometimes is not red is another alert, important for the driver.

[@nobbydeano]

@@1001cars I don't understand that

[@BaStX3]

Hello ! First of all a big thank you for your work and your videos, you present the vehicles from different angles and it's super interresing to see these different options in real conditions. I would like to know how you feel about this active lane keeping system. What is the most successful system for you? Audi, Mercedes, ...? The one who proposes the most precise trajectories and the most "flexible" corrections? A big thank you, and congratulations for the job.

[@alexalucard1611]

For him BMW have the best system

[@ONI1013.]

I have this on the 2019 A6 model and use it everyday on my commute to work. It works great, but if I had to rank most accurate and advanced system, that’s got to be the Tesla at this moment. For example, the Tesla can detect street lights and stop accordingly. It can also do full automation lane changes and exits. Audi, BMWs, and Merc’s cannot do these things yet (at least not on their production cars). While Audi is roughly a level 3 autonomous driving, Tesla is more of a level 4.

[@RandomGuyOnTheWeb]

@@ONI1013. Tesla is level 2, far away from level 4. Audi's level 3 traffic jam pilot is still not authorized, what you see in that video is also level 2.

[@ONI1013.]

Dima M. - Tesla is NOT level 2 autonomous driving. Where did you get that info?? Watch these vids kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn_XlY2EjLp1n80, kzbin.info/www/bejne/q57dd3ecf9ubgrM.. In actuality, the Tesla is closest to Level 3.5/4, but not fully realized 4 due to regulations. And the Audi Level 3 is authorized in Europe, along with the Parking Pilot. You’re referring to the US region Audi’s which is only L2.

[@RandomGuyOnTheWeb]

​@@ONI1013. You need to differentiate between prototypes and production stage. What your video shows is the level 3-4 "Full Self-Driving Capability"-prototype, which is NOT available on the market yet (even though the needed hardware is already installed on model X and the feature itself is preorderable). Audi also has prototypes that are considered as level 3-4 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/infKlY2ubsRnhLs). Audi's level 3 "Traffic jam pilot" is already fully functional, but not authorized as far as i know. Tesla's system available on the market, like the adaptive cruise control, autosteer and so on, are all level 2. Autopark is actually level 5, but parking is not really driving and other manufacturers have equivalent autoparking systems, too. My level 2 statement for tesla referred to the current "Autopilot", not the "Full Self-Driving Capability"-prototype. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-driving_car#Classification ("Tesla Autopilot system is considered to be an SAE level 2 system.") or en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Autopilot ("Tesla's Autopilot with Hardware version 1 (HW1) can be classified as somewhere between levels 2 and 3") or cleantechnica.com/2017/12/02/autonomous-driving-levels-0-5-implications/ ("Tesla’s Autopilot is considered by many to be at this level [3]. Though, a more critical take is that it’s still at Level 2.").

[@KP-dd2ci]

Some anxious moments still.....😅😅😅

[@zuti071]

Only thing i don't like is that fuel economy.

[@1001cars]

It was after really fast driving. Remember also that this car had low mileage during this test.

[@vespabaviera6764]

He is a Polish Audi driver, so lots of speeding etc.

[@lezer9622]

I’ve seen some cars with both self driving and signal recognition, but some times they change itself the speed limit automatically and in my case and yours, I have to play with the speed limit and never changes itself even the car knows the new speed limit, why does it happens, do you know?

[@1001cars]

I am not sure if I understand you correctly. You can switch automatic adjustment to the new speed limit on or off, as you wish.

[@ne0n2005]

Hi, will the system making any sound if the auto steering is losing track of the street markers? Or does is just turn off itself without letting you know?

[@AV-sf5xq]

neon it beeps

[@marclp2612]

Does the Q3 also adapt the speed to recognized speed signs or to the road conditions? (curves, junctions, exits etc)

[@viccao8431]

we have the q7 and i thnk it has a similar system, and there is an option for all that

[@PietroAcc27]

Yep it does

[@alexalucard1611]

So this one doesn't have traffic jam assist so you have to push a button to engage the system again ?

[@zlamanit]

It starts if it stopped for less than about a second, otherwise you have to touch the throttle or pull the lever.

[@lockheedload]

I noticed this. I'm cross shopping the sq5 with the m40i. BMW has traffic jam assist down far better than Audi does.

[@leszek.bajkowski]

Może warto robić opór na kierownicy za pomocą jednego palca? Komunikat by się tak często nie wyświetlał i lepiej widoczny byłby widok Adaptive Cruise Assist (szczególnie to czy samochód dobrze widzi linie). Myślę że wszyscy widzowie wierzą, że samochód sam kręci kierownicą :)

[@zlamanit]

Przy komfortowym ustawieniu jeden palec wystarcza do obracania kierownicą. Chociaż może tylko mi się tak wydaje bo samochód sam skręca tam gdzie ruszam palcem. Z drugiej strony czasem zdąża się, że mam dwie ręce na kierownicy a samochód i tak piszczy żebym przejął kontrolę.

[@vwgm]

Do you know how you can increase the cruise by increments of 1 kmh, tried but there was only one click for 5 or 10 kmh. Also the car seems to be bouncing from side to side, there is no setting for late or early correction like there is on A4. Thanks

[@viccao8431]

a small click is 1km for our north american q7

[@ken_in_atx9619]

Drives like a drunk driver, bravo Audi. 👏👏😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wayfarerza8095]

Do you need navigation as an option to use this feature ?

[@1001cars]

Not, it works without set target in the navigation system

[@wayfarerza8095]

@@1001cars thanks for the reply. How does it know the speed limit in a particular area ?

[@1001cars]

@@wayfarerza8095 Navigation system or camera

[@wayfarerza8095]

@@1001cars ok so to confirm the semi autonomous driving with ACC and lane assist does NOT need navigation. I ordered a car without navigation but with ACC so I need to know please

[@1001cars]

As, I answered you: the semi autonomous driving works without set target in the navigation system. IMO the worst thing you will have is: the recognition of speed limits will be limited.

[@blazbohinc4964]

The intervals for driver to hold the steering wheel make it almost not worth even turning on. smh..

[@1001cars]

See how it works in new BMWs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5SoZ5J3bNp9kNE

[@danczer1]

If the car does not have self driving level 3 or above, that is the expected behavior. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-driving_car I would highlight the last sentence: Level 2 ("hands off"): The automated system takes full control of the vehicle (accelerating, braking, and steering). The driver must monitor the driving and be prepared to intervene immediately at any time if the automated system fails to respond properly. The shorthand "hands off" is not meant to be taken literally. In fact, contact between hand and wheel is often mandatory during SAE 2 driving, to confirm that the driver is ready to intervene.

[@Banez1991]

From the cars perspective, think of it as someone grabbing your shoulders while you lead them through corridors. You need to know they are still there and your leading them on the correct path. As others said, its a different tier of autonomous driving.

[@hamidmghazi]

The video is fast forwarded

[@DiggyJay]

@@1001cars that's not even remotely the same at all, as it works only up to 60 (65?) km/h. Useless comparison.

[@AT-ge5zt]

Does it have auto steer and lane centering?

[@1001cars]

This is the topic of the movie which you have just commented.

[@shaheenms5790]

Awesome 👏🏻!! I read that Audi lane assist works on and above 65 km/h But I seen on lower speed on your video 🤔🤔

[@sergioca5314]

Nice

[@jakubzukowski111]

Witajcie, orientujecie się czy ten system występuje w a6 c8 ? Po czym rozpoznać, że auto takowy system posiada?

[@1001cars]

Audi A6 ma nawet nieco bardziej zaawansowaną wersję: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3ecd3iCj8l1qNk

[@amgtim4636]

Super

[@fadocodecamp]

Tak z innej beczki, jaka to kamera (ta na przedniej szybie) i czy jakoś sprytnie Pan pociągnął kabel, czy jest tak dobra bateria? Rozumiem, że to auto z parku prasowego, więc nic by Pan nie zmieniał w nim, więc zastanawiam się jak się udało tak elegancko ją podłączyć? :)

[@1001cars]

Tam jest normalnie pociągnięty przewód do "zapalniczki" :) Schowałem go w osłonie przeciwsłonecznej. A rejestrator to: Asus Reco Classic Cam (chyba już niedostępny)

[@Adrianek81]

I like it Alot👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mjrp07]

Hey, would you know what's the orange part of the red gauge (from 0 to 30 km/h) on the speedometer? Thanks

[@larslodewijckx8676]

The electro motor

[@abrahamluna8758]

So how do i turn on the adaptive cruise assists? I have the new 2020 audi q3 premium plus. But cant find that option.

[@dominicinthecity6267]

It's an upgrade. You do not have it then.

[@edross2826]

It comes with the executive package...Additional cost...

[@peytonlove2598]

lmao. keyword “premium”

[@mike5098]

Do you have the ‘distance’ toggle on your cruise control stalk on the left hand side of the steering wheel? It would be on the front of that lever. If you do not have ACC then you couldn’t have cruise assist unfortunately.

[@arungeorge2067]

Is it scary to drive? How did you feel?

[@1001cars]

Definitely not. It was very comfortable.

[@andi2fake]

0:03 - 0:14 I feel like he keep looking at me

[@ZoneCrasher]

I have a strong unsettling feeling letting machine take over the control. I would be more relaxed driving myself.

[@zlamanit]

It's even worse when it tells you that you need to take over because it's unable to break strongly enough. I don't know if it really wouldn't use the full breaking power but the manual says that you need to smash the break on a moment notice. But... you can get used to it very quickly.

[@ava9oh1282000]

Well the stats are in and self driving vehicles are all safer than human driven ones so man up.

[@moizmughal5363]

great best wishes from pakistan

[@TheEnriquesaurio]

It is stressing to drive like this.

[@imcgl3197]

My dealer never said it wouldn’t steer for me when I went on test drive .. she really didn’t have a clue about the features!!

[@zlamanit]

Mine said that it wouldn't actively keep lanes even though the car was doing just that as he was saying it.

[@Wilsonthernsby]

it doesnt come standard

[@officiallygassed]

And yet another optional extra.........

[@zlamanit]

The active lane assist is standard. Adaptive cruise control is extra but it's one of the cheaper options.

[@AirplaneDetective]

It looks really similar to Honda sensing LKAS. how does this differ?

[@Job_On_At_NASA]

What are you doing?!! It’s not an autonomous car! It’s lane assist (to stop you straying) and traffic jam pilot (to make it easy when bumper to bumper crawling along). You passed trucks in the outside lane with no hands on the wheel!

[@FD9017]

60km/h以上でもシステム作動するんですね

[@SS-yw7vo]

This yearning to drive without steering. Are you driving or not? If you don't want to hold the wheel catch a train

[@1001cars]

If you dont want to see how this system works just stop watching such movies :)

[@Raphrennes35]

This engin is , 35 tfsi 150 ?

[@1001cars]

Not. It is 45 TFSI (2.0 l 230 HP) quattro S tronic

[@ruthlessluder]

Do you have the active lane assist set to "Early" or "Late"?

[@zacmanner47]

looks to me to be earlyZac

[@vwgm]

Just tried the Q3 and there seems to be no setting to choose Early or Late. It is set to late and bounces from side to side a lot, making it almost unusable. I have the A4 set to Early and it works much better than the Q3, so must be using different technology.

[@zlamanit]

@@vwgm are you sure that it isn't linked to the driving style (e.g. comfort, or dynamic). I thing that I've seen a related setting in the "Custom" driving style, and I was complaining after bouncing before but it was much better since I've switched to Comfort.

[@vwgm]

@@zlamanit , The driving style affects the way it accelerates to the given speed but not the lane assist.

[@roberttaylor3652]

whole thing seems speeded up to me

[@pierrecastanets1974]

It’s bouncing from boundary to boundary

[@zoltGalaxy]

Just like WV : UNPROFESSIONAL . From line mark to line mark left-right-left-right..... How Audi's engineers can't make like BMW or Mercedes keep the car exactly and professionally in the middle of the road , between the to line marks??? Recommending for all of you who not agree with me/us .... first go for a test drive with a BMW or Mercedes.

[@psnowakyt]

It's not supposed to drive for you, it's supposed to save you if you fall asleep.

[@guerrillagames7279]

He looked scared 😂

[@The0nlySplash]

I don't like Audi's assistant graphic. Seats is prettier