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For the light special test, Audi-A3, BMW 1-Series, Volvo-V40, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Opel-Astra, Renault-Megan, Volkswagen Golf VII were selected and Ford Focus, all with adaptive xenon headlights. The prices of this option start from one and a half thousand euros and roll over for two and a half. What can you get for this money? Here the ambassador awaited the correspondent of ZR: there are no established Russian-language terms for the various functions of such headlights yet. It seems everything is clear, but explain for a long time. Therefore, we decided to assign a conditional number to each, so as not to drag bulky linguistic constructions into the signature.
The Volkswagen system is able to “cut out” single oncoming cars from the luminous flux, which allows it to remain in high beam mode
The Volkswagen system is able to “cut out” single oncoming cars from the luminous flux, which allows it to remain in high beam mode. The Volkswagen system is able to “cut out” single oncoming cars from the luminous flux, which allows it to remain in high beam mode.
1. Dynamic cornering light. The beam turns in the right direction to the desired angle, depending on the turning radius, and illuminates the road without dazzling oncoming drivers.
2. Static lighting when cornering (for example, at intersections).
3. Adaptive light distribution, capable of jewelry-cutting a spot of the desired shape from the high beam to prevent blindness of the driver of the oncoming or passing car.
4. Conforms to our automatic headlight range adjustment.
5. Automatic transition from high beam to low and back when oncoming or passing cars appear in the beam.
Adaptive light regulates the light beam depending on specific road and weather conditions. Showing options for a country road and for the autobahn
Adaptive light regulates the light beam depending on specific road and weather conditions. Showing options for a country road and for the autobahn. Adaptive light regulates the light beam depending on specific road and weather conditions. Showing options for a country road and for the autobahn.
There were plenty of testers in the city, as well as on country roads and autobahns, but no system worthy of being called ideal was found. However, the winners and outsiders were clearly identified. Note that almost the most expensive adaptive headlights got the worst rating! You certainly should not rush to order them. Let the designers work on the bugs.
IN PLACES
08 Ford Focus
System price 2360 euros
Available Functions 2, 5
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+ Fast transition from low beam to high beam.
- Strong light scattering, very uneven illumination of the canvas, a lot of false positives (especially on autobahns), glare on the threads of the heated windshield. And of course, a very poor set of functions for such a price.
Score 3.1 points *
* The lower the score, the better the result.
07 Volvo V40
System price 2180 euros
Available Functions 1, 5
07
+ Very reliable transition to low beam in the stream.
- Strong light scattering, uneven illumination of the canvas, mediocre work in corners, glare on the threads of the heated windshield. Weak feature set at high price.
Score 2.4 points
06 Renault Megane
System price 1400 euros
Available Functions 1, 5
06
+ Fast return from near to far. The main beam is bright and uniform. Reliable switching.
- Short-term, but very blinding oncoming drivers, sometimes too fussy work of both assistants.
Score 2.3 points
05 "Opel Astra"
System price 1450 euros
Available Functions 1, 2, 3, 5
05
+ Almost no dispersion, good work in corners, good illumination of the canvas. Rich features at the right price.
- Regular false positives of the automatic switch between the low beam and high beam. It turns on the main beam in oncoming traffic, causing severe glare.
Score 2.3 points
04 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
System price 1670 euros
Available functions 1, 2, 3, 4
04
+ Best low and high beam without diffusion. Good lighting in corners, quick response in oncoming traffic.
- Passing cars are sometimes recognized late, which leads to a strong blindness of their drivers through the mirror.
Score 2.2 points
03 Audi A3
System price 2570 euros
Available functions 1, 2, 3, 4
03
+ Very good high beam, quick response in oncoming traffic, no diffusion.
- In some cases, passing cars are recognized with a long delay.
Score 2.2 points
02 BMW 1 Series
The price of the system is 1880 euros
Available Functions 1, 2, 3, 5
02
+ Best cornering light. Very fast response in oncoming traffic, lack of dispersion.
“Blinds oncoming drivers somewhat.” The nervous behavior of the system in the corners, the high beam automatic is also bustling.
Score 1.9 points
01 Volkswagen Golf VII
The price of the system is 1890 euros
Available Functions 1, 2, 3, 5
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+ Switching to the dipped beam with a single oncoming is not required. Even illumination of the road, no dispersion.
