Parallel parking is the one skill that separates the confident adults from the sweaty-palmed pretenders. The GV70’s Remote Smart Parking Assist is pure wizardry. You can stand outside the car, press a button on the key fob, and watch it wriggle itself into a tight spot like a cat fitting into a shoebox. It’s deeply satisfying and a little humiliating—mainly because a machine is now better at parking than you are.
I used this feature at a crowded grocery store, and a man in a pickup truck just stared at me. He muttered, “That’s cheating.” I just shrugged and said, “I call it not crying in the parking lot.” He actually nodded in respect. The GV70 also uses Surround View Monitor, which gives you a bird’s-eye view of your car. It’s like playing a video game, but with no respawns—and definitely no embarrassing do-overs with a shopping cart.
Highway Hypnosis (The Good Kind)
Long highway drives can turn your brain into a bowl of jelly. That’s where Highway Driving Assist II comes in. It’s a step above regular cruise control; it centers you in your lane, adjusts your speed for curves, and even changes lanes when you flick the turn signal. It feels like the car is saying, “Relax, I’ve got the wheel. You just pick the podcast.”
The best part? It uses a camera to watch your eyes. If you start nodding off—or, let’s be real, if you’re staring too long at a billboard for a pizza place—it beeps and gently wakes you up. It’s not judgmental, though. It just cares. I once had it nudge me when I was trying to find a dropped French fry between my legs. Yes, it judges my snacking. It’s a good judge.
