Toyota latest version of pre-collision system (PCS)

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02-28-09, 10:35 AM

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Toyota latest version of pre-collision system (PCS)

http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/0226.html

adds side impacts are rear seat tilts.

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very cool.

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How does this compare to the Mercedes syatem?

03-03-09, 09:02 PM

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MB's system doesn't have rear PCS nor front-side detection system.

I'm not sure if MB's system uses the IR camera for the night vision for its Pre-SAFE either. The LS uses both radar and camera for the A-PCS as well as that face recognition on the LS600h L.