Expanded functionality and features for Toyota’s Connected Services technology have now been implemented across the 2022 model range.
First introduced in 2020 for the Yaris Cross and rolled out in further models last year, Toyota’s 2022 TCS update sees functions such as automatic collision notification, SOS emergency call and stolen vehicle tracking become standard for the LandCruiser 300 Series, HiLux, Fortuner, Yaris Cross, Camry, Granvia and HiAce.
On top of the built-in safety tech, the myToyota Connect App has also been enhanced with a number of additional convenience features for some models, ranging from the ability to remotely check a car’s odometer, fuel level, remaining driving range and location to the status of lights, doors and keys.

Excluding HiLux and Fortuner, all aforementioned models now also include “drive pulse”, a feature which measures the vehicle’s acceleration, braking and cornering to help improve a driver’s efficiency – in theory training them to save money over the long run.
Toyota Australia Vice President of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, said the increased functionality of TCS would help to provide a more connected experience for Toyota owners.
“The launch of Toyota Connected Services in Australia saw us able to provide our customers in the small SUV segment with advanced connected safety features,” said Hanley.
“This expansion into more vehicles is another step in harnessing advanced connected technologies that not only help to deliver safer vehicles, but an enhanced ownership experience.”
The additional features will be included for all owners of the aforementioned models built from July 1, 2021 onwards, available for download across Apple and Android Smartphones, with Toyota offering complementary TCS for three years after the delivery of a new model.

Toyota Connected Services functionality
Function | Yaris Cross | Camry | HiAce | Granvia | LandCruiser 300 | HiLux | Fortuner |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Automatic collision notification | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
SOS emergency call | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Stolen vehicle tracking | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Odometer reading | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Fuel level check | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Distance to empty | N/A | N/A | Y | Y | N/A | Y | Y |
Vehicle location | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Recent trips | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/A | N/A |
Drive pulse | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/A | N/A |
Door status (Open / Closed and Locked / Unlocked) | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | Y |
Hazard light status | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | Y | Y |
Window status | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N/A | Y |
Bonnet status | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Vehicle alert/Forgotten notification: door, light, window, bonnet, key push notification | N/A | N/A | N/A | Y | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Guest Driver Settings (location, speed, time, engine start) | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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