Nissan is continuing its cautious journey into semi-autonomous driving with the launch of the new X-Trail. After hitting dealerships in Japan last weekend, it did so as the company's first SUV to come with ProPILOT, the name Nissan is giving to its suite of technologies that enable its cars to manage acceleration, braking and steering within a single lane in highway driving conditions.
The system works at cruising speed when the road is clear but is equally competent in congested stop/start situations when traffic is backed up.