What is a Heads Up Display (HUD) and How Do They Work?

HUDs allows us to keep our eyes on traffic and make driving even safer

HUD on Ford Edge
HUD on Ford Edge

Huds or Heads Up Display is a technology most of us would link to airplanes – think of the Top Gun movies – and helicopters. That technology is now embededd in many new cars and SUV today.

See all the 2022-2023 SUVs with Heads Up Display (HUD)

This tech (HUDs) is a must have for SUVs because they add another layer of safety for driver and passengers. So what are HUDs and do make daily driving even more safe?

What are HUDs (Heads Up Display)?

Ford demonstrates HUDs (on the Edge SUV)

Heads Up Displays, otherwise known as HUDs, are driver aides that are becoming increasingly popular in modern autos. HUDs project vital information, such as speed and navigation directions, on the windscreen for the driver to view without having to divert attention away from the road.

This makes driving safer, as drivers do not have to look down at their instrument panel; instead they can keep their eyes forward and be attentive to what is ahead. Heads Up Display technologies significantly reduce the likelihood of an accident occurring by decreasing distractions and improving reaction time.

2022/2023 SUVs That Have Heads Up Display

BrandModelsYears
AcuraRDX
MDX
2022, 2023
Audie-tron
Q4 e-tron
Q5
Q7
Q8
2022, 2023
BentleyBentayga2022, 2023
BMWiX
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
2022, 2023
BuickEnclave
Encore GX
Envision
2022, 2023
CadillacEscalade
XT4
XT5
XT6
2022, 2023
ChevroletSuburban
Tahoe
2022, 2023
FordEscape2022, 2023
GenesisGV70
GV80
2022, 2023
GMCAcadia
Terrain
Yukon
2022, 2023
HondaCR-V2022, 2023
HyundaiIoniq 5
Palisade
Santa Fe
2022, 2023
InfinitiQX50
QX55
QX60
2022, 2023
JaguarE-Pace
F-Pace
I-Pace
2022, 2023
JeepGrand Cherokee
Wagoneer
Grand Wagoneer
2022, 2023
KiaEV6
Soul
Telluride
2022, 2023
LamborghiniUrus2022, 2023
Land RoverDefender
Discovery
Discovery Sport
Range Rover
Range Rover Sport
Range Rover Evoque
Range Rover Velar
2022, 2023
LexusLX 600
NX 350
RX 350
UX 200
2022, 2023
LincolnAviator
Corsair
Navigator
2022, 2023
MazdaCX-30
CX-5
CX-9
2022, 2023
MercedesGLA
GLB
GLC
GLE
GLS
2022, 2023
MitsubishiOutlander2022, 2023
NissanRogue
Pathfinder
2022, 2023
PorscheCayenne2022, 2023
Rolls-RoyceCullinan2022, 2023
SubaruAscent
Outback
2022, 2023
ToyotaRAV4 Prime
Venza
2022, 2023
VolvoXC60
XC90
2022, 2023

Conclusion

By investing in cars with Heads Up Displays, drivers can increase their safety while behind the wheel. Before you buy your next SUV read our article on the 2023 sports utility vehicles with HUDs standard or optional.