ProPilot Assist Review // Nissans now brake, accelerate, and steer for you! // 100 rental cars

This is rental car 121 and today I'm driving the 2019 Nissan Rogue SL with AWD and ProPilot Assist. I've done a full review of the vehicle, if you want to watch that go here:

   • 2019 Nissan Rogue SL AWD with ProPilo...  

MORE ABOUT THIS CAR:

+ Year: 2019
+ Make: Nissan
+ Model: Rogue
+ Trim: SL
+ Extra: AWD (top trim level - pretty rare for me)
+ TypE: Five passenger crossover SUV that retails for around:
+ MSRP: $33,785

+ Transmission: Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable + Transmission) with Sport Mode Shifter
+ Horsepower: 170 at 6,000 rpms
+ MPG City: 25
+ MPG Highway: 32
+ MPG Combined: 27
+ Fuel Tank Capacity: 14.5 gallons
+ Cost for a full tank: $2.58/gallon x 14.5 = $37.41

MORE ABOUT PROPILOT:

The system has two basic functions. First, when cruise control is set, the Rogue will adapts its speed to match the vehicle in front of you. This includes bringing the vehicle to a full stop if needed (something Toyota's adaptive cruise control cannot do).

It's actually a bit nerve racking to try out of the firsts time. I definitely kept my foot hovered over the break ready to "take over" at any time.

One thing I did notice, is that you can't depend on the car to stop in all situations. For example, the system can only sense other vehicles that are about 25 to 50 meters in front of you. So, when your approaching a car stopped at a red light, ProPilot won't start to slow the vehicle down until you get about 25 meters away. And that's not enough distance if you're travelling at 45 mph or more. Because remember, the system does NOT sense speed limit signs or traffic lights. It only sees the cars directly in front of you.

It does work really well, however, in moderate traffic, when you're following vehicles relatively closely. In those situations, the car will slow and stop for you perfectly, and it's pretty fun to have the car stop for you, because you don't even need to touch the break pedal while your stopped.

You do, however, have to hit the accelerator to get the car going again. At least, I think that's how it worked. I realize after I had returned the car that I had the Auto Hold feature also turned on. That feature allows you to take your foot off the break once you bring the vehicle to a complete stop. It's a great feature...but uhh, sorry I wasn't smart enough to turn it off while I was testing how ProPilot works.

The second feature is steering assist. When this is activated the car will sense the lines on the road and keep you in the center of you lane. It'll even go around gentle curves for you. It's not perfect though. For example, this has a curb on the right side of the road an no yellow or white line and the system didn't until I got back on a road with lines on both sides of the lane. The lines also have to be pretty crisp. Older roads with dirty or faded lines gave the system a bit of trouble too.

Also, you have to keep a hand on the steering wheel at all times. And not just resting you hand on the wheel, you have to give the car a little feedback, moving the steering wheel kinda gently as you drive. Otherwise, with a few seconds, a warning will pop up in the gauge cluster, and a few seconds after that the car will start beeping at you. And if you ignore THAT, well then the car will start brake checking you. I'm guessing to help wake you up if you've fallen asleep. And then AFTER THAT, the car will emit a siren type noise, turn on the hazards, and slowly bring the car to a stop in the middle of the road. It's actually quite impressive to watch. Let me show you again from start to finish.

So, all in all, this is a pretty fun system to play with. It's not perfect, but it does give you a nice taste of what's to come. Because I have a feeling that sooner than we all think, our cars are going to be driving themselves.

Anyway, that's it for now. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you join me next time when I rent and review my 122 rental car. I'll see you then.

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