Hi everyone,
I just got myself a Toyota C-HR, and I’m wondering about its automatic braking features.
Does it actually stop the car if it detects a collision about to happen? I know it has a pre-collision system, and I noticed some arrows on the screen when backing up as another car passed by.
What happens in those situations? Does the car brake by itself or just warn you?
Also, when parking, can it stop before hitting something both in reverse and when going forward?
I don’t want to test it myself because, well, it feels risky.
By the way, it’s a 2024 Toyota C-HR C-OOL model.
I’ve got a 2021 model, and it brakes automatically when you’re using adaptive cruise control. It can even stop completely if needed.
For collisions, if it thinks you’re about to hit something, it mutes the music, beeps loudly, and flashes a red ‘BRAKE’ warning on the dash.
That said, I don’t think it brakes on its own if you’re backing into something like a pole.
@lorenza
Thanks for sharing .
@lorenza
I have the 2024 model, and yes, it does brake on its own. It saved me from scratching my car when parking near some bushes at a supermarket.
Tristan said:
@lorenza
I have the 2024 model, and yes, it does brake on its own. It saved me from scratching my car when parking near some bushes at a supermarket.
Did it brake automatically, or was it just a warning? I’m curious about the newer models. Unfortunately, here in North America, we can’t buy new CH-Rs anymore.
@lorenza
It did brake on its own. I had my foot on the brake but wasn’t pressing hard enough, and I could feel the car applying more pressure. It was pretty impressive!
Tristan said:
@lorenza
It did brake on its own. I had my foot on the brake but wasn’t pressing hard enough, and I could feel the car applying more pressure. It was pretty impressive!
That’s pretty cool .
Tristan said:
@lorenza
It did brake on its own. I had my foot on the brake but wasn’t pressing hard enough, and I could feel the car applying more pressure. It was pretty impressive!
Very interesting .
I’ve got the 2024 C-HR, and it definitely brakes on its own if a collision is about to happen. It gives you a warning first, but if you don’t act, the car takes over. I have the GR Sport version, but I’m sure this feature is standard across all 2024 models.
You could test it out by heading towards something soft like bushes at a slow speed.
Mine even braked once when I was backing up slowly in my garage.
@SolomonMark
Thanks for the info .
All C-HR models have automatic braking for collisions. First, it warns you with a loud beep and a red alert on the screen. If you keep getting closer to another car, it applies the brakes automatically.
@Martina
Thanks for confirming .
I drive a 2022 C-HR, and not only does it brake automatically, but it also has sensors that detect pedestrians when you’re reversing.
For example, if someone’s walking behind you and isn’t visible on the camera, yellow warning stripes appear on the screen to show where they are. My car has even braked to avoid hitting someone. It’s a fantastic safety feature.
@Onyx
That’s amazing. Thanks for sharing .
My 2018 hybrid version has forward auto-braking. It also detects cars and pedestrians while reversing, but I don’t think it brakes automatically in those cases.
Reeve said:
My 2018 hybrid version has forward auto-braking. It also detects cars and pedestrians while reversing, but I don’t think it brakes automatically in those cases.
Appreciate the response.
I’d recommend turning off features like pre-collision and lane departure auto-braking. They can be startling, especially for new drivers. You should be in control of the car, not the other way around.
Johnstone said:
I’d recommend turning off features like pre-collision and lane departure auto-braking. They can be startling, especially for new drivers. You should be in control of the car, not the other way around.
It saved me from an accident once, so I’m keeping it on for sure.
@Darin
Fair enough. But what if it doesn’t work next time and you end up in an accident? Would you blame the system for failing?
Johnstone said:
@Darin
Fair enough. But what if it doesn’t work next time and you end up in an accident? Would you blame the system for failing?
I don’t see how that’s relevant. The system worked for me when I needed it.