Toyota Shows Off The Tundra’s Trailer Pre-Collision System, The redesigned Toyota Tundra is a huge improvement over its predecessor as the truck embraces comfort, technology, and an available hybrid powertrain.
While we’ve already driven the Tundra and checked out its all-new Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system, the company recently demonstrated its trailer pre-collision system at the American Center for Mobility.
Billed as a safety feature the company hopes drivers will never have to use, the pre-collision system senses when the truck is towing a trailer with compatible trailer brakes. During emergency stops, it leverages both the Tundra’s and the trailer’s braking systems to provide a “smoother and more comfortable braking response.”
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As you can see in the video, Toyota wasn’t messing around as they had a Tundra pull a trailer with a luxurious Sequoia Capstone. The latter tips the scales at up to 6,185 lbs (2,805 kg) and, with a heavy SUV like that, drivers will want their brakes to perform at their best.
For the demonstration, the truck and trailer approached a stationary decoy of a Volkswagen Golf and when they got close, the pre-collision system activated to bring both the Tundra and its trailer to a safe and controlled stop.
While this was a relatively low-speed demonstration, the benefits are immediately apparent as the system improves stability will also reducing braking distances. It also helps to avoid or at least mitigate accidents caused by drivers not paying attention.
The Tundra’s towing tech extends beyond the trailer pre-collision system as the model also has Trailer Back Guidance and Straight Path Assist, which automatically keeps trailers in a straight line while reversing. The truck’s Blind Spot Monitor also factors in a trailer’s length to warn drivers about vehicles in adjacent lanes.
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