Frontal Collision Mitigation Could Be Worth the Cost - 2015 Nissan Murano Long-Term Road Test

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Frontal Collision Mitigation Could Be Worth the Cost - 2015 Nissan Murano Long-Term Road Test

Buying the Technology package for its safety collision warning system on the 2015 Nissan Murano could be worth it.

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yellowbal

While I don't want this feature due to potential false alerts/panic stops, I want all the drivers around me to have these systems so they don't hit me.

schen72

I won't be buying any new car without this technology. If you saves you from a fender bender just one time due to inattentiveness, it's basically paid for itself.

djd352

+schen72 I completely agree. Thankfully many cars, even a Honda Civic offer this now, but it is irritating when it is only offered on the top trim and comes with things like leather that I don't want. That, and not all systems are created equal. I think we need some sort of rating system and automakers need to be more transparent about the capability of their systems. I have driven several rental vehicles with this tech in Germany and the system has engaged when I failed to apply enough brake pressure, in which case it automatically adjusted the pressure to prevent a collision. It has been useful in tight urban areas, where objects can suddenly pop out, which is a common occurrence in european cities. I can understand how this tech may be less useful in more sparsely populated areas in the U.S., but if it prevents just one accident, then it pays for itself, not to mention preventing physical harm, and the headache of dealing with insurance.

longtimelurker

Your 2013 Infiniti JX35 with intelligent brake assist had a couple of episodes of slamming on the brakes for no reason, and it was recalled for reprogramming of that feature after the NHTSA opened an investigation and there were a couple of buybacks of vehicles from customers.

I would bet this Nissan has the same technology behind it...hopefully it works better now and the good IIHS rating is warranted.

If it prevents just one accident, it's worth it, but if it causes just one accident due to unwarranted brake application when a following vehicle is caught unawares, then - ? Many of the instances of unwarranted brake application by these systems, that I've heard of, occur in circumstances where the following vehicle is likely to be VERY close (parking garages, tollbooths, etc.).

Not sure about this yet...

kirkhilles1

I don't know. While doing research on the '16 Civic (still will consider once our Loans get paid down), it seemed like it was an over-active system which completely defeats the purpose if it winds up being disabled. It should be one of those systems (like airbags) that you only experience it once or twice a year or never at all.

Mr_Shiftright

Most of the reviews I've read (certainly not all of them) find these nanny systems very irritating. I don't think the tech is "there" quite yet. I'd never buy it as it is.

schen72

djd352 said:

+schen72 I completely agree. Thankfully many cars, even a Honda Civic offer this now, but it is irritating when it is only offered on the top trim and comes with things like leather that I don't want. That, and not all systems are created equal. I think we need some sort of rating system and automakers need to be more transparent about the capability of their systems. I have driven several rental vehicles with this tech in Germany and the system has engaged when I failed to apply enough brake pressure, in which case it automatically adjusted the pressure to prevent a collision. It has been useful in tight urban areas, where objects can suddenly pop out, which is a common occurrence in european cities. I can understand how this tech may be less useful in more sparsely populated areas in the U.S., but if it prevents just one accident, then it pays for itself, not to mention preventing physical harm, and the headache of dealing with insurance.

Coincidentally, I'm very likely to buy a new Civic this year. I like Honda's recent approach with the safety features in that they offer them as an option on any trim level.

langjie

djd352 said:

+schen72 I think we need some sort of rating system and automakers need to be more transparent about the capability of their systems.

I had the same thoughts which made me look further into the IIHS rating system. If you go into a vehicles rating, on the left, you can open details on the "Front Crash Prevention" and it does tell you what happened during certain tests. I know now that the murano can almost stop from 12 mph to prevent an accident and can slow the car down by 11 mph from 25 mph to lower impact of an accident