Any chance Lexus will have full stop adaptive cruise?
#31
I think this feature is promised for only the GS hybrid since that is what it says in the video. Do you have other information?
My only guess is that full stop radar cruise is already available from Toyota in Asia and Europe since that is what a Toyota engineer said on CNN at 15:00 minute mark http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video...iref=allsearch. Do you have other information?
My only guess is that full stop radar cruise is already available from Toyota in Asia and Europe since that is what a Toyota engineer said on CNN at 15:00 minute mark http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video...iref=allsearch. Do you have other information?
BTW, reason I am ressurecting this thread is because of the new improvements in the system they made:
http://www.news.de/auto/855299426/st...eitssysteme/1/
:-)
(use google translate if you already dont use Chrome that has it built in)
#32
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Originally Posted by Och
Or maybe Toyota just doesn't want to do business with brain dead drivers that want to rely on electronics to do the driving for them, and then blame the manufacturer when they get in an accident.
I actually applaud Toyota for not having dangerous features such as full stop cruise control, nav unlock, etc.
I actually applaud Toyota for not having dangerous features such as full stop cruise control, nav unlock, etc.
Now, I'm not opposed to cruise-controls by any means. I sometimes use the one in my Outback (mostly on Interstates). But cruise-controls are a convenience at most (they come handy if you get leg-cramps, for example), and are not meant to do everything or substitute for driver-inattention.
Last edited by mmarshall; 04-23-12 at 08:20 AM.
#35
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The OP pointed out that Lexus was behind its peers in offering desirable technology -- full speed radar cruise.
After further investigation it appears that Lexus will offer full speed radar cruise, at least in the GS450h. But it isn't clear that it will offered in the US.
Does anyone know? Or have any useful information?
After further investigation it appears that Lexus will offer full speed radar cruise, at least in the GS450h. But it isn't clear that it will offered in the US.
Does anyone know? Or have any useful information?
#36
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Lexus will add this when anyone actually cares about it.
Can't you really say the same thing about the head up instrument display? I mean, isn't it truly much safer not to have to take your eyes off the road to view your speed? But--hardly any cars have added this feature. Why? Because people aren't demanding to have it in the cars -- like, say, the ability to check sports scores or stock prices (which I guaranty will be in more cars sooner than full stop radar guided cruise control). If it's offered as an option--how many people are checking the box for radar cruise at all? I wouldn't--I have used my cruise control twice in 5 years.
So--unless the govt mandates it, like they did with airbags, TPMS, etc., or consumers voice an opinion about it, Lexus will add it whenever they feel like it.
Can't you really say the same thing about the head up instrument display? I mean, isn't it truly much safer not to have to take your eyes off the road to view your speed? But--hardly any cars have added this feature. Why? Because people aren't demanding to have it in the cars -- like, say, the ability to check sports scores or stock prices (which I guaranty will be in more cars sooner than full stop radar guided cruise control). If it's offered as an option--how many people are checking the box for radar cruise at all? I wouldn't--I have used my cruise control twice in 5 years.
So--unless the govt mandates it, like they did with airbags, TPMS, etc., or consumers voice an opinion about it, Lexus will add it whenever they feel like it.
#38
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Yeah, terrible thread -- giving accurate specific information about Lexus new technology and discussing whether it will be available in the US or only in other countries and what that means compared to Lexus tech offerings compared to its competitors.
And how stupid to criticize Lexus US corporate for denying Lexus technology in the US and annoying the Lexus fanboys.
Instead, let's talk about how c00l the new F sport grill in matador red looks!
And how stupid to criticize Lexus US corporate for denying Lexus technology in the US and annoying the Lexus fanboys.
Instead, let's talk about how c00l the new F sport grill in matador red looks!
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