Fast Times
In-house intelligent assistant from Toyota gets smarter over time

'HEY, Toyota,' you say, taking a moment to ponder what you'd like, 'I fancy some coffee.' And, just like that, your 2023 bZ4X electric vehicle obliges, bringing up a list of nearby cafes, their ratings and asking you if you'd like the route to one for your mid-day break. Seems easy, but behind the scenes, there's a sure-your-wish-is-the-car's-command.

The new infotainment system complex web of commands, hand-offs, and processing working its way through your car and the cloud to make is available in 2022 model year vehicles like the Toyota Tundra and Lexus NX in the US. Connected Services trials are included on these vehicles, including Drive Connect, which offers Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist.