Adaptive cruise control

Adaptive Cruise Control usually comes with collision avoidance systems, and will be included in all new vehicles by the end of 2022. So in 5 1/2 years, it won't even be an option, it will be a standard feature: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-release...itment-20-automakers-make-automatic-emergency

 

I was talking about the WHOLE Toyota line up --including cars!!

 

Toyota has stated that almost every model will have Toyota Safety Sense offered by the end of 2017 with the exception of the 4-Runner & GX460, GT86 and and one more that I forgot. This is one reason I am holding off until September for a 2018 Tacoma.


https://www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/abo...-safety-sense-is-advanced-safety-for-everyone

 

Also heard safety sense was coming to Tacoma in 2018. Expect an increase in price as well though. Getting ridiculous a new TRD OR with tech and premium will be $40-42k .

 

Three things to consider:
Will the Tacoma get a new grill which houses one of the cameras like the Highlander has in its grill for Safety Sense system?

Will the cubby hole to the left of the steering wheel be filled in with additional switches required for Safety Sense? This could have been the reason for the cubby to begin with.

Will the new 8-speed transmission Toyota developed be added at this time to match the competition, which by fall will include the redesigned Frontier.

I think the days of Toyota not changing much for 10 years on the Tacoma are over as this segment is getting more competitive than it has ever been.

 

Likely. Just look what they did with the rear power sliding window. Good observations.

 

Paying attention might have also saved his taco. We will never know.

 

Any other info on the new frontier ?

 

Wife wife's new Highlander XLE has all the gadgets. I've never cared for all the extras but man, the adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and automatic braking is awesome. I love driving her car now.

I would be happy with a built in garage door opener for my $40k truck.