What Is Honda Sensing®?

Just about every driver out there wants to feel confident no matter the circumstances, which is why Honda goes to such great lengths to keep people protected behind the wheel. In fact, this brand has an intelligent suite of driver-assist features known as Honda Sensing® that’s constantly scanning your surroundings for hazards! Today, Honda of Chantilly is here to tell you more about this intuitive tech and how it helps you throughout the day.

Warning Systems

Let’s begin by discussing some of the advancements that let you know when a dangerous situation is occurring in your vicinity. If you get too close to the car in front of you or are caught off guard by when someone suddenly appears in your path, Forward Collision Warning1 will emit an audible alert to bring the situation to your attention sooner. Similarly, if Lane Departure Warning2 notices that you’re drifting over the lines, it will let you know so you make the necessary adjustments. Finally, to help you stay up to date with various signage along your route, Traffic Sign Recognition3 can identify speed limits, school zones, and more, and illuminate a corresponding dashboard icon. 

Proactive Assistance

If you’re unable to react to the warnings issued by the innovations above, then Honda Sensing® is ready to step in with active assistance to guide you away from the danger. For instance, if you can’t react to an obstruction in time, the Collision Mitigation Braking System™4 is prepared to come to your aid with autonomous stopping power. Meanwhile, the Lane Keeping Assist System5 supplies corrective steering if you don’t make the proper adjustments after veering over the lines. And finally, the Road Departure Mitigation System6 uses both steering torque and braking power to prevent your Honda from driving off the pavement, so a moment of inattention doesn’t lead to an accident.

Adaptive Cruise Control

There’s one Honda Sensing® element left to discuss that doesn't quite fit into either of the aforementioned categories. Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow7 is a must for those who spend a lot of time on the highway, as it automatically maintains a preset speed and following distance. That way, if the vehicles ahead of you start to slow down, you’ll also decelerate to ensure that you keep sufficient room between you and the car up ahead. When the flow of traffic picks up, your Honda will do the same on your behalf. As a result, you won’t always feel like you’re constantly stopping and starting.

So, what is Honda Sensing®? After reading this overview from Honda of Chantilly, you should have a better idea of what this collection of features includes. To learn which models offer this technology, reach out to our team or visit the showroom to see our selection in person!