When we think about cars and its more advanced features, usually these features are reserved for higher-end models. Either that or customers can choose to pay more to add those features to their car. For customers shopping on a budget, safe to say that these features will be pretty much ignored, but Toyota wants to change that.
The company has recently announced that they will be bringing its automatic braking feature to most of its current lineup, as opposed to keeping it as an option/feature for its higher-end cars. However at the start, this option will be offered to two vehicle models which includes the RAV4 Hybrid SUV and the Lexus RX crossover, but Toyota is aiming to have it rolled out to the majority of its vehicles by 2017.
The option of adding it to these vehicles are relatively affordable and will be priced between $300-$635. Toyota is planning to add the option to its Avalon sedan next followed by as many as seven additional Toyota and Lexus models by this year. Just in case you’re unfamiliar with the automatic braking feature, this is an added security system that will cause your car to brake in the event the car detects that the driver is in any danger.
Granted it’s not meant to replace the reflexes and watchful eye of a driver, but in those situations that suddenly come up upon you, this is where the feature would shine.
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