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deepakvrao · 16th August 2007, 09:06

Here is a list of goodies with the Laura that are not advertised so many [like me at least] don't know of.

Seat/mirror memories for different drivers and different keys
Xenon headlights which automatically adjust to load and slope
Auto dimming int/ext mirrors
Auto light control - lights come on automatically when required
Rain sensors and auto wipers
Mirror which automatically tilts down in reverse to see the kerb while parking
Stereo volume adjusts automatically with speed
Wipers give a courtesy wipe after 5 seconds of final wipe
Wipers adjust with speed of the car
Coming home and leaving home lights - duration of which is adjustable and will not come on in daylight
Slope assist where the brake stays on for a while even after the foot is removed to prevent roll back
Heated windshield washer nozzles and rear mirrors - may be of use in the north?
Heated seats - again for the north?
Tyre pressure monitoring
Parking sensors come on automatically in R and goes off when more than 15kmph in drive
Opening/closing of windows with the remote
2 trip meters with complete details incl dist, time, consumption, avg speed, fuel remaining etc
Traction control, Electronic Differential Lock, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, ABS
Under RVM light to light the area under your door at time of entry/exit
Removable rear seats to increase carry space hugely
Cooled glove/center storage boxes
On steering remotes for audio
When the car is put into reverse gear, the climate control goes into recirculation mode to prevent fumes from getting into the cabin.
Headlamp washers
Of course cruise control which is advertised

Now its not that I am plumping so much for the Laura but these were some of the features that I had no idea about - so it may benefit others to know too. Besides me being a Gizmo freak - I loved these little things.

Also in view of all these I wonder if the car is as over priced as is often made out to be. Yes maybe a bit but AFAIK no other car in this range gives you features like these. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

16th August 2007, 09:06	#12 (permalink)
deepakvrao BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 247	Here is a list of goodies with the Laura that are not advertised so many [like me at least] don't know of. Seat/mirror memories for different drivers and different keys Xenon headlights which automatically adjust to load and slope Auto dimming int/ext mirrors Auto light control - lights come on automatically when required Rain sensors and auto wipers Mirror which automatically tilts down in reverse to see the kerb while parking Stereo volume adjusts automatically with speed Wipers give a courtesy wipe after 5 seconds of final wipe Wipers adjust with speed of the car Coming home and leaving home lights - duration of which is adjustable and will not come on in daylight Slope assist where the brake stays on for a while even after the foot is removed to prevent roll back Heated windshield washer nozzles and rear mirrors - may be of use in the north? Heated seats - again for the north? Tyre pressure monitoring Parking sensors come on automatically in R and goes off when more than 15kmph in drive Opening/closing of windows with the remote 2 trip meters with complete details incl dist, time, consumption, avg speed, fuel remaining etc Traction control, Electronic Differential Lock, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, ABS Under RVM light to light the area under your door at time of entry/exit Removable rear seats to increase carry space hugely Cooled glove/center storage boxes On steering remotes for audio When the car is put into reverse gear, the climate control goes into recirculation mode to prevent fumes from getting into the cabin. Headlamp washers Of course cruise control which is advertised Now its not that I am plumping so much for the Laura but these were some of the features that I had no idea about - so it may benefit others to know too. Besides me being a Gizmo freak - I loved these little things. Also in view of all these I wonder if the car is as over priced as is often made out to be. Yes maybe a bit but AFAIK no other car in this range gives you features like these. Please correct me if I'm wrong.