2020 adaptive cruise reviews?

[sf jakey]

I currently have a 2016 Trail, 80k miles. Not a single issue. Considering moving to a 20, while mine is still pretty valuable. Main attractions are the adaptive cruise. I have it on my F350 and it is the single best improvement on road trips. How does it perform on the 4runner? I know Toyota can be a PIA with safety crap and wonder if they over safetied the functionality out of it. Does it also work in stop and go traffic, or just at highway speeds?
Push button start is nice, but a key works just fine. Auto high beams but no auto on headlights is absurd.
I fear what will come in the 6th gen, as this vehicle is nearly perfect for me. That’s why I want another before it changes. I do like the new technology offered in most other vehicles though.

 

[Mutant138]

I currently have a 2016 Trail, 80k miles. Not a single issue. Considering moving to a 20, while mine is still pretty valuable. Main attractions are the adaptive cruise. I have it on my F350 and it is the single best improvement on road trips. How does it perform on the 4runner? I know Toyota can be a PIA with safety crap and wonder if they over safetied the functionality out of it. Does it also work in stop and go traffic, or just at highway speeds?
Push button start is nice, but a key works just fine. Auto high beams but no auto on headlights is absurd.
I fear what will come in the 6th gen, as this vehicle is nearly perfect for me. That’s why I want another before it changes. I do like the new technology offered in most other vehicles though.

Swapping vehicles for adaptive cruise control seems like a big waste of time and money. My 2 cents.

 

[cb1111]

The adaptive cruise only works at highway speeds. It does not do stop and go traffic.

 

[frasc]

I currently have a 2016 Trail, 80k miles. Not a single issue. Considering moving to a 20, while mine is still pretty valuable. Main attractions are the adaptive cruise. I have it on my F350 and it is the single best improvement on road trips. How does it perform on the 4runner? I know Toyota can be a PIA with safety crap and wonder if they over safetied the functionality out of it. Does it also work in stop and go traffic, or just at highway speeds?
Push button start is nice, but a key works just fine. Auto high beams but no auto on headlights is absurd.
I fear what will come in the 6th gen, as this vehicle is nearly perfect for me. That’s why I want another before it changes. I do like the new technology offered in most other vehicles though.

I think it works well - my wife drives a murano and the ACC in her vehicle freaks out whenever any car pulls within 2 car lengths in front, changes lanes in front (either in or out), etc. The 4runner won't let you tailgate someone but maintains a reasonably close distance and doesn't seem to mind normal lane changes and such.

As said above, I certainly wouldn't upgrade strictly for it, but I use my cruise control a lot and definitely prefer it over not having the ACC.

 

[BobsTrail]

I think it works well.
As said above, I certainly wouldn't upgrade strictly for it, but I use my cruise control a lot and definitely prefer it over not having the ACC.

:iagree:

My old 2013 TE doen not have it, our 2018 Sienna has it and I works very well. When changing lanes to pass, it will notice clear road ahead and take it back to the set speed automatically and smoothly. If you are catching up too closely it will reduce speed as expected and if too close, it will gently brake.

I hope they did the same or better when adding it to 4Runners.

 

[kfs-4runner]

I currently have a 2016 Trail, 80k miles. Not a single issue. Considering moving to a 20, while mine is still pretty valuable. Main attractions are the adaptive cruise. I have it on my F350 and it is the single best improvement on road trips. How does it perform on the 4runner? I know Toyota can be a PIA with safety crap and wonder if they over safetied the functionality out of it. Does it also work in stop and go traffic, or just at highway speeds?
Push button start is nice, but a key works just fine. Auto high beams but no auto on headlights is absurd.
I fear what will come in the 6th gen, as this vehicle is nearly perfect for me. That’s why I want another before it changes. I do like the new technology offered in most other vehicles though.

You obviously drive a good bit each year but you realize you're going to fork out at least $10,000 for a base SR5 (at least around here in north Texas) with that kind of mileage and that is if you sell it yourself. That is really a lot of money but if you do not mind the cost it is always nice to have a new vehicle unless the front suspension starts making a clunking noise

 

[mofovideo]

I've had the 2020 limited since Oct 2019. I am not a fan of the ACC. It has 3 car length settings and even on the shortest one it is very cautious. If anyone gets in front of you, it slows down very aggressively. If you are set to a speed that requires you to pass a lot of cars, you will have to baby it. If you notice a car coming up you will have to be aggressive with switching lanes, before the ACC notices the car, or else you will lose a lot of speed.

 

[sf jakey]

I’m not upgrading for the cruise. I drive 25k plus a year, and don’t like to keep vehicles past 100k. Value drops significantly, problems start, rattles and squeaks become prevalent.
I want another 5th gen because it is a great vehicle, and I want a new one while I can still get one. My question was based on the functionality of the new cruise system specifically in the T4R. I have it in my pickup and it is awesome. I drive hours at a time back and forth on hwy 80 and hwy 5, it would improve my trips if it works well.
I plan to get the exact same vehicle I have, MGM Trail premium (or off road as it’s called). It will be my 3rd 5th gen. Started with an 11 Trail, 85k miles, got my 16, and will get a 20 or 21 in the next 12 mos.
Thank you for the cruise feedback, or any other on the functionality of the new ‘20 technology. At 50 years old, I think I have financial decisions figured out. Thanks

 

[DAF54]

I've only had it for 3 weeks, but I must say I like the ACC. Never had it on any vehicle before. I found the lowest setting (one bar) works best for my driving style. Having said that, I agree with previous post that you shouldn't trade vehicles simply to get ACC.

 

[Cody1060]

Heck Yes!

About 3 months ago my wife and I bought a 2020 Nightshade. Of course with the adaptive cruse control. We're on the highway a lot and it is awesome.
I travel a lot, so I've rented a lot of vehicles that have this feature and it's one of the best features on new vehicles in my opinion. I've ran it in all kinds of conditions and I had it automatically shut down when it was raining out. The info center said to clean the sensor.
Works great!

 

[Ripper238]

I specifically bought my 2019 to avoid the ACC and nanny systems. But I 100% support the idea of you getting a new 4R to have those features since they would benefit you greatly. However i would wait since you have a perfectly fine 4R that can go 300k easy. Toyota and the 4Runner need more refinement with there ACC and nanny systems.

Hopefully they refine it with the same body style in the coming years.

 

[frasc]

Thank you for the cruise feedback, or any other on the functionality of the new ‘20 technology. At

There arent many huge differences. The screen is larger and nicer. The display in the center of the instrument cluster is improved and removes the annoying ECO bar. Also, it doesnt lag in any temperature below 40 degrees.

The lane departure alerts are a bit overzealous in their warnings but I leave them on anyway. Android Auto works well. The auto highbeams dont work for crap.

fwiw, I leave the ACC setting on the middle sensitivity. I don't think I've even tried the other ones in 3 months because it's worked fine.