[shamrockshooter]

We have the electronic nanny in our 2016 Subaru. I was not a fan at first, but after seeing it in action for a few months I am convinced that it has saved us from at least two car wrecks. I am seriously considering upgrading to a higher level package Gen 2 Ridge just to get the fancy Honda sensing suite.

So..To Electronic Nanny or not to Electronic Nanny? That is the question. Is the safety of your family worth the extra cash?

Just think guys, if you are trying to convince the wife (you know you will have to) of a valid reason to trade in your perfectly good Gen1, putting away your "Man Card" and pulling out the "Safety Card" might be your best chance of bringing home a new loaded Gen2.

 

[shamrockshooter]

I do think some of these Electronic Nanny features should always be "optional", but the part I am most disappointed with Honda is the Gen 2 only has these safety "options" on the top trim level which I have no desire to purchase really. It makes no sense to offer life saving technology (my opinion that the tech is a good thing) only to rich people that can afford a $43,000 truck. I think in the Pilot they offer the Electronic Nanny on lower trims as an option. Maybe the 2018 ridgeline will do the same.

But back to my original point, any of you guys out there that need to convince your wife that you need to buy a Gen2, pull out the safety card and buy the top trim because it is "Safer" for your kids in tow.

 

[shamrockshooter]

I am replying to this on my phone while driving my Subaru on the highway with Adaptive cruise and lane keep steering set. You guys don't know what you are missing.