Toyota and Lexus announce prices for Toyota/Lexus Safety System
#46
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True. I think that's still coming down the line. Toyota needs to launch the matrix-LED headlamps first.
Yup. Mine doesn't completely stop to avoid the crash, it only mitigates it by reducing the impact speed so either way, I'll have an expensive radar to replace if anything happens up front. Also, my PCS has an upper speed range that I can't remember (it's faster than I would ever travel and close to the Prius' top speed anyway lol). The Lexus and TSS-P versions work up to the vehicle's top speed which is different.
Yup. Mine doesn't completely stop to avoid the crash, it only mitigates it by reducing the impact speed so either way, I'll have an expensive radar to replace if anything happens up front. Also, my PCS has an upper speed range that I can't remember (it's faster than I would ever travel and close to the Prius' top speed anyway lol). The Lexus and TSS-P versions work up to the vehicle's top speed which is different.
$500 to $635 for Lexus (in the USA), and they will all have advanced version of the system.
Auto high beam is what costs $700-$900 on current Toyotas alone :-).
As to the matrix-LED, Lexus does have system on LS on Europe that blocks light partially to allow for high beams to stay on... but it is only on LS and it is very expensive, just like what matrix-led is expensive like. All those systems that costs thousands of dollars on both lexus and competition (night vision, premium led lighting, pre-crash) are far less usefull than what even a Toyota driver now can get for $300 in the USA.
Basically, the base Toyota system for $300 will have better tech than Lexus NX system that proved superior to latest MB in EuroNCAP test.... significantly better than NX, which is a LOT better than Prius for instance or old LS.
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#47
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Here in Europe, I got Auris pricing, and for Auris it will be €450 in Eastern Europe, while in western Europe it will be standard on all cars but base (fleet). Thats so cheap, it is funny. It is cheaper than most accessories - heck, thats less than what you pay for dealer installed rear parking sensors :-).
On upper models like Avensis, full system will be free in Europe.They are making it basically a selling point. This is what Volvo should have done - offer it as base part of the car, instead they are charging $3000 for less capable system... at $3000, it is not advantage point anymore.
#49
Really wish Lane Keep Assist would be included in this package rather than just Lane Departure Alert. I wonder how much extra costs are involved in upgrading LDA to LKA.
One would think the costs should be minimal since the motor to help steer is already there in the electric steering assist system and the rest of the upgrade should only reside in the software to make corrective steering happen.
Also blind-spot monitors are included in most of the similar packages in the competitor's offerings. Toyota should really look into including it as well.
One would think the costs should be minimal since the motor to help steer is already there in the electric steering assist system and the rest of the upgrade should only reside in the software to make corrective steering happen.
Also blind-spot monitors are included in most of the similar packages in the competitor's offerings. Toyota should really look into including it as well.
Last edited by ydooby; 03-31-15 at 04:19 PM.
#50
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Really wish Lane Keep Assist would be included in this package rather than just Lane Departure Alert. I wonder how much extra costs are involved in upgrading LDA to LKA.
One would think the costs should be minimal since the motor to help steer is already there in the electric steering assist system and the rest of the upgrade should only reside in the software to make corrective steering happen.
Also blind-spot monitors are included in most of the similar packages in the competitor's offerings. Toyota should really look into including it as well.
One would think the costs should be minimal since the motor to help steer is already there in the electric steering assist system and the rest of the upgrade should only reside in the software to make corrective steering happen.
Also blind-spot monitors are included in most of the similar packages in the competitor's offerings. Toyota should really look into including it as well.
As to blind-spot, that uses different system that is independent of this, and i would guess it will keep being offered on most cars as it is today.
#51
It looks like it'll be standard equipment on the 2016 Scion iA sedan (Wonder how Mazda will respond?)
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...edan+debut.htm
Oddly enough, the Scion iM won't have it (or at least, it wasn't stated in the press release)
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...edan+debut.htm
Oddly enough, the Scion iM won't have it (or at least, it wasn't stated in the press release)
#52
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It looks like it'll be standard equipment on the 2016 Scion iA sedan (Wonder how Mazda will respond?)
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...edan+debut.htm
Oddly enough, the Scion iM won't have it (or at least, it wasn't stated in the press release)
http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...edan+debut.htm
Oddly enough, the Scion iM won't have it (or at least, it wasn't stated in the press release)
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#55
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nope, it is mazda's new 1.5l engine too... I dont think Toyota supplied much of anything for it, except for the badges :-)
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Euro specs are 0-62 in 8.7s, so i guess long 2nd gear? Thats what threw me off.