The New Audi A7 Sportback Is Now Offered With Gentex SmartBeam

Now, the German car maker’s new model – A7 five-door coupe is offered with the high-beam assist system dubbed as the SmartBeam.

Gentex, based in the U.S., manufactures automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based driver-assist systems. A very small camera-on-a-chip is combined with algorithmic decision-making. This system allows for the automatic operation of a vehicle’s high beams so that its usage could be optimized depending on the surrounding traffic conditions.

SmartBeam optimizes forward lighting while it eradicates the repetitive task of manually turning the high beams on and off. This System is also applied on a Gentex auto-dimming mirror, which automatically darkens to get rid of the glare from the vehicles’ headlamps that approach from the rear.

At this moment, the all-new Audi A7 has a starting price of $59,250 (exclusive of $875 destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges) for the 3.0T quattro Tiptronic version.

This car is equipped with the following as standard: 18-inch wheels with all-season tires, Xenon plus headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, leather seating surfaces, power, heated front seats with driver lumbar support, automatic power tailgate, Audi drive select, SIRIUS satellite radio, Audi Music Interface, Bluetooth telephone and music player connection, Homelink, Keyless go, power sunroof, 3-zone automatic climate control, and automatic headlights with light/rain sensor.

The senior vice president Gentex, Enoch Jen, said that there are now 14 Audi models that feature the Gentex high-beam assist system. He added that aside from the SmartBeam, Gentex is also the supplier for the A7’s base feature interior and exterior auto-dimming mirrors. Most of all, Gentex said that it’s proud to be the sole supplier to Audi for the auto-dimming mirror technology.

Source: 4wheelsnews