[gt5oh]

My 2017 Soul+ with Audio & Primo package has Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS). I noticed the 2018 Soul+ models with Audio and Primo Lit Package also have Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

Anyone know whats involved, and if at all even possible to add AEB to my 2017?

(Same question for Smart Cruise Control)

 

[conwelpic]

..a lot of cash :friendly_wink:

 

[gt5oh]

..a lot of cash :friendly_wink:

I sent an email to Kia customer service.. curious what they will say.

 

[zerogee]

It would likely be cheaper to trade up if you want OEM. Even if parts were available.
Might be aftermarket options. Still expensive.
https://www.consumerreports.org/cro...llision-and-lane-departure-warnings/index.htm

 

[GeoSoul]

Man that's frustrating when you buy a loaded new car & then the next year comes out with added goodies. That's how they get you my friend.

Getting people to focus on what they don't have & then make it appear they really do need it. It's a slippery slope

 

[Shaggy Wierdo]

If one could buy a new 1968 Chevy Nova with A/C, AM\FM radio, straight 6 and MT today, one would get 95% of the functionality needed for auto use and purpose and there is virtually nothing to break!

 

[sube]

Anything is possible if you throw enough cash at it, I am also of the opinion that you would be further ahead to to trade up. Not withstanding the risk of voiding warranty on the braking system by attempting any kind of mods, this would be especially worrying in the event of an accident.
As an aside I find the collision warning to be worse than useless it is far to sensitive.

Pat.

 

[beezwax]

for a mere $27000 i can get you one and all you have to do is give me your old one.

 

[gt5oh]

Haha thanks, I am not looking to do anything thats not OEM, will wait and see what Kia says. My thought process was that if the car already has forward collision sensors that it may just be a computer/software upgrade to tell it to apply the brakes. (its probably way more complicated than that though.)

Same thought process for the smart cruise control..not sure if the 2018s have any additional sensors for that or use all the sensors that are already on the 2017+

 

[GeoSoul]

You're a good sport gt5!

 

[gt5oh]

Kia contacted me back, said it would involve new wiring, some new sensors and new ECU and ECM flash and that their dealerships don't offer it, so basically the answer is no.