Hyundai-Kia will launch, this month, versions of their Genesis G90 and Kia EV9 with Highway Driving Pilot (HDP), an L3 autonomous driving suite of technologies.
The new G90 is the first Korean mass-produced model equipped with L3 autonomous driving technology, and will launch with a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
Hyundai added a lidar sensor to the grille for HDP operation of the 2023 G90. HDP works with data from the lidar; as well as front-side-rear cameras and front and side radars.
L3 autonomous driving allows a car to change lanes on its own as it navigates to its destination, and allows the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel. Drivers can do other things while driving, such as crossing their arms or looking at their phones.
Officially certified vehicles with L3 technology in the global market are the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS, and the Honda Legend. Drive Pilot, Mercedes-Benz’s system, is usable at speeds up to 60 km/h.
The Honda Legend obtained its L3 certification from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism in 2020; Honda has been selling the L3 Legend since March 2021.
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The Korean HDP system is based on Valeo’s Scala2 lidar; cameras; radars, and Mobileye tech.
