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Mar 22, 2014 | 05:11 PM

#16

chris2k5

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From: NH

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Originally Posted by AndyL

Actually not sure if the systems(PCS & Adaptive cruise control) in IS have been updated or not but the first PCS and adaptive cruise control for Toyota were back in 1998--1999. The car ease called Toyota Progres. It was the car where the first gen IS/Altezza was based on.

To say Lexus is behind this particular technology among its competitors ( Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc) is not true. I find what Lexus is behind is the transmission. While the 8-speed in IS 350 RWD is pretty good, look at what the others have offered as standard equipment even for smaller engines.

Lexus is behind in technology. If they don't offer it in the car they simply don't have it.

Lexus needs to let go of their pride and just buy the ZF 8 speed and 9 speed auto transmission for their cars.

Mar 23, 2014 | 12:42 AM

#17

jhs82

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Originally Posted by chris2k5

What's the piont with a 9 speed gear box? I don't see the need.

Mar 24, 2014 | 09:13 AM

#18

MrJeager

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Originally Posted by jhs82

What's the piont with a 9 speed gear box? I don't see the need.

Reason for 9-speed:

Mar 24, 2014 | 10:16 AM

#19

Rmaya21

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From: Ca

I was also interested in installing this convenient piece of equipment and contacted my local dealership in southern California and was notified that unless the vehicle is already equipped with adaptive cruise control, they would not be able to install one. I'm not sure why this is the case though?

Mar 24, 2014 | 10:50 AM

#20

Kitten

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Seems like they don't offer it for the 250s? Whyyy?

Mar 24, 2014 | 12:16 PM

#21

Glashub

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From: CA

I've had adaptive cruise on the Genesis and I don't like it. It brakes too hard and accelerates too slowly. It needs to be optimized. From what I've heard acc is not implemented that well by any car manufacturer. Another one of those "goodies" imo that keep the buying public lusting for more and trading in perfectly good cars at a loss so they can have the latest features that are seldom used once the initial rush wears off.