Super Cruise

Super Cruise is General Motors' Level 2 advanced driver-assistance system. Its core feature is that, under certain highway conditions, it allows the driver to remove hands from the wheel, while strict driver monitoring ensures safety.

Limited to roads covered by GM's pre-mapped and validated high-precision maps, primarily about 750,000 miles of highways and beltways in North America; in China, supported by Gaode (Amap) maps.

The system tracks the driver's eyes with an infrared camera and monitors attention via a capacitive steering wheel sensor. If distracted, it triggers multi-level alerts (visual, audible, and haptic through seat vibration) to prompt takeover, and, if necessary, can bring the vehicle to a safe stop.

The main difference lies in the applicable scenarios: Super Cruise relies on high-precision maps and is limited to specific highways with strict safety constraints; Tesla Autopilot does not rely on high-precision maps, covers a broader set of roads, but requires the driver to keep hands on the wheel.

According to GM policy, some models may include a free trial, while ongoing services (such as map updates and feature expansions) may require an OnStar subscription; see the vehicle purchase terms for details.

Some earlier models (e.g., Cadillac CT6) may not be able to receive the latest road-network expansions via OTA due to hardware limitations; update capability depends on the vehicle platform and year.