Toyota Motor Philippines is expanding its connected vehicle services for eligible All-New Hilux owners, offering remote air-conditioning control, vehicle monitoring, anti-theft alerts and roadside assistance through its next-generation myToyota Connect platform.
The Next-Gen myToyota Connect (mTC), featuring Toyota Remote, allows owners to access selected vehicle functions through their smartphones, including switching the air-conditioning on or off before entering the vehicle.
The service also lets users check the status of their vehicle’s doors, windows and lights, remotely lock or unlock doors, and locate parked vehicles through GPS-based Find My Car. Owners can activate the horn or hazard lights to help locate their vehicles in crowded parking areas.
Additional security features include geofence alerts when a vehicle leaves a designated area and notifications of possible unauthorized entry.
In suspected theft cases, customers can contact Toyota support for assistance with stolen vehicle tracking and remote immobilization, subject to service conditions. Toyota clarified that immobilization is an assistance-supported feature and cannot be used through the app to stop a moving vehicle.
Vehicle monitoring and driver assistance
The platform also includes e-Care, which provides vehicle health warnings to alert owners when their vehicles may require attention.
Customers can access 24-hour customer assistance and roadside assistance for unexpected vehicle problems or breakdowns. A charging and fuel station map is also available to help drivers locate suitable stops, depending on vehicle applicability.
Toyota is also preparing to introduce Connected Toyota Insure (CTI), a pay-how-you-drive insurance offering that considers driving behavior and mileage when calculating potential insurance renewal savings.
A built-in connected device monitors driving patterns, including harsh braking, acceleration and cornering, to generate a personalized Driving Score.
Eligible customers may qualify for savings of up to 25% on the driving-related perils portion of their insurance premium. The calculation will be based on the driver’s score and mileage over an eight-month period, subject to policy terms and conditions. Toyota said the maximum savings are not guaranteed.
CTI will be offered through participating Toyota Insure partners. Customers may consult their dealerships about eligibility and policy requirements.
Toyota Motor Philippines First Vice President for Vehicle Operations Elijah Sue Marcial said the connected services are intended to provide support beyond the initial vehicle purchase.
“Next-Gen mTC featuring Toyota Remote helps eligible All-New Hilux owners prepare for a drive, check on their vehicle, and access assistance through their phone,” Marcial said.
Other Toyota models
Basic myToyota Connect services are also available for other eligible Toyota models, although the features differ from those offered through the next-generation platform.
Depending on model applicability, these include Find My Car, geofence alerts and Trip Recorder.
The listed models include earlier Hilux variants, Corolla Altis, Corolla Cross, Camry, Zenix, Hiace, Fortuner, Alphard, earlier RAV4 models, Land Cruiser Prado and Land Cruiser.
Owners must download the myToyota app and Toyota Remote app through the Apple App Store or Google Play to access applicable services. Toyota Remote is accessed through myToyota Connect in the myToyota app, with customer registration and login processed through the latter.
Toyota advised owners to contact their preferred dealership to confirm vehicle and variant eligibility, activation requirements, subscription terms and available connected services.
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