We're considering selling the 100 in favor of a used 200 series. One of the biggest features I'm looking for is adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, and similar safety features. What year did Toyota start putting these systems in the 200s?
When did the 200 get adaptive cruise control? (4 Viewers)
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standard in 2016 LC
<Land Cruiser only, no idea about LX>
Standard in 2013, upgraded features on the adaptive cruise in 2016 along with blind spot detection, lane keep assist, and rear crossing detection. There may be more but that is most of the safety upgrades (auto high beam as well). The software for adaptive cruise also was upgraded in 2016+ with 1 mph incremental changes to the set speed instead of 5mph increments in the 2013+ generation.
Standard in 2013, upgraded features on the adaptive cruise in 2016 along with blind spot detection, lane keep assist, and rear crossing detection. There may be more but that is most of the safety upgrades (auto high beam as well). The software for adaptive cruise also was upgraded in 2016+ with 1 mph incremental changes to the set speed instead of 5mph increments in the 2013+ generation.
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Thank you!
2013-2015 Active cruise control, 2016+ additional active features.
FWIW, I would spend some serious test time behind the wheel. IMHO many of active safety feature are a PITA. I personally can not stand the active cruise control on my 2015. Many because 1) one has to adjust the distance every time it is turned on, that is the default distance is too great and one can not set it permanently 2) it really does a poor job of alerting one that it is slowing down to pace the vehicle in front 3) on roads with curves there are many false positives. 4) When changing lanes after being behind a slower vehicle, it accelerates far harder than necessary to get back to the cruising speed.
If I could permanently disable it I would - just have not have investigated it. I should note to select fixed speed mode Push ON-OFF button. Push lever forward and hold until the speed indicator appears.
I have driven a few other Toyotas which have other active feature such as lane avoidance. And ended turning it off. Here again a PITA cause on can not turn them off permanently. While the idea is good in theory the user interfaces are poor.
When I bought my 2015 I specifically avoided the 2016+ for these reasons and some others.
FWIW, I would spend some serious test time behind the wheel. IMHO many of active safety feature are a PITA. I personally can not stand the active cruise control on my 2015. Many because 1) one has to adjust the distance every time it is turned on, that is the default distance is too great and one can not set it permanently 2) it really does a poor job of alerting one that it is slowing down to pace the vehicle in front 3) on roads with curves there are many false positives. 4) When changing lanes after being behind a slower vehicle, it accelerates far harder than necessary to get back to the cruising speed.
If I could permanently disable it I would - just have not have investigated it. I should note to select fixed speed mode Push ON-OFF button. Push lever forward and hold until the speed indicator appears.
I have driven a few other Toyotas which have other active feature such as lane avoidance. And ended turning it off. Here again a PITA cause on can not turn them off permanently. While the idea is good in theory the user interfaces are poor.
When I bought my 2015 I specifically avoided the 2016+ for these reasons and some others.
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I agree with @TheIcemanCometh. The adaptive cruise feels like 1st gen Tech. It's great on the open road, but can be downright scary in heavier traffic. Nothing like adaptive cruise stomping on the brakes when cruising at 80. It's much better on later generations.
