Confused between LED dynamic light assist and dynamic curve

[Pretzel]

I'm looking at a couple of cars, one has LED dynamic light assist and the other has LED Dynamic curve lights.

Can anyone tell me the difference between these two lighting systems as it may be a deciding factor in which car I choose.

I have done a forum search and looked at some of the videos but I'm still confused.

[Guzzle]

Dynamic curve lighting is where the dipped beam adjusts to your steering inputs to help you see a bit better driving into a bend.

Dynamic light assist masks off your main beam when it detects oncoming traffic to prevent you from dazzling them.

[Andy198]

I think GTD/GTI's have had the Dynamic Curve assist for a while now. Its ok but nothing to shout about.

The Dynamic Lighting Assist is really good and has only been standard on GTI's only since the 2019 model year. It uses (yet another) camera behind the rear view mirror to scan for other cars and basically keeps the car on high beam all the time but, like Guzzle said, shuts off the light to stop blinding other motorists. There's a decent video of it working in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACIPrOs9KFw&t=285s

[Pretzel]

Andy/Guzzle, thanks for the response.

In my simplistic view, it looks like curve assist is similar to Xenons on current car where a fog light is activated when turning corners and the Dynamic assist is similar to main beam assist on Xenons but more complicated with LED's and shutters.

[Andy198]

Andy/Guzzle, thanks for the response.

In my simplistic view, it looks like curve assist is similar to Xenons on current car where a fog light is activated when turning corners and the Dynamic assist is similar to main beam assist on Xenons but more complicated with LED's and shutters.

Yeah, that's about it. If it has the Dynamic Light Assist, it will also have the Curve lighting, plus the Traffic sign recognition (very useful but not foolproof) - so the speed limit is shown top centre on the dash. Its well worth having but obv not essential.

[Talk-torque]

Andy/Guzzle, thanks for the response.

In my simplistic view, it looks like curve assist is similar to Xenons on current car where a fog light is activated when turning corners and the Dynamic assist is similar to main beam assist on Xenons but more complicated with LED's and shutters.

Yeah, that's about it. If it has the Dynamic Light Assist, it will also have the Curve lighting, plus the Traffic sign recognition (very useful but not foolproof) - so the speed limit is shown top centre on the dash. Its well worth having but obv not essential.

Not quite. Dynamic curve lighting uses the headlights to illuminate bends at higher speeds, by deflecting the beams into the corner. Cornering lights use the fog lights, or, on cars with HID headlights, dedicated cornering lights, to illuminate bends at low speed. All performance Mk7s have both dynamic curve lighting and cornering lights. Dynamic light assist, as said, uses a camera to control shutters, providing the best possible lighting without annoying other road users. They became standard on GTIs in early 2019 and I find them very worth having. It can be amusing to be able to see down each side of a car in front without dazzling the driver!

[Mutley75]

I have Dynamic Light Assist and I’d give my left testicle to keep it. Absolutely love the feature and would not be without it. Had High Beam Assist previously and that was good but this is a whole new level.

[Talk-torque]

I have Dynamic Light Assist and I’d give my left testicle to keep it. Absolutely love the feature and would not be without it. Had High Beam Assist previously and that was good but this is a whole new level.

Ouchy, I don’t think I’d go that far, but they are very good! 😬

[Andy198]

And being shallow, the start up routine for the DLA lights is really 

[Mutley75]

And being shallow, the start up routine for the DLA lights is really 

Agreed. And as a former Audi owner - I do shallow.