Automotive lighting technology has come a very long way in the past few decades, moving from traditional incandescent bulbs to projector beams, then to HIDs and LEDs, now with intelligent beam-forming functions. Cadillac is no stranger to that transformation, as its entire 2020 lineup now featuring LED lighting as standard equipment. But there’s another, less prominent lighting feature – Front Cornering Lights – that has made its way to the luxury brand’s lineup.
Front Cornering Lights (or lamps), which Cadillac pioneered many years ago, provide additional light in the direction that the vehicle is turning at lower speeds, helping the driver see more of the road surface.
In today’s lineup, the front cornering lamps come on when all of the following conditions are met:
Identifying Cadillac models with front cornering lamps is easy, since the lights are typically positioned as at the bottom end of the vertical signature lights / Daytime Running Lights.
However, front cornering lamps should not be confused with adaptive or Active Forward Lighting. The former works at lower speeds to illuminate the ground in close proximity to the car, while the latter works at high(er) speeds to aim the primary light in the direction of a turn, such as a highway bend.
All 2020 Cadillac models offer front cornering lights, either as an option or as a standard feature. following is availability for each 2020 model year Cadillac vehicle:
As of this writing, it’s unclear whether the all-new, 2021 Cadillac Escalade will feature the Front Corner Light feature, and how it will be implemented.
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