Toyota revealed a way to control a vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show called Neo Steer. It allows a user to drive entirely with their hands. We give it a try.
calls it Neo Steer, and it was first revealed at the Japan Mobility Show. As you likely gleaned from the headline, the unique aspect of it is that all of the vehicle's steering and propulsion is controlled from the yoke. The idea is that it could offer both interesting packaging options as well as open up driving to a wider group of people, specifically those without the use of their feet and legs.
The brake lever didn't feel quite as polished. It didn't have the precision or smoothness of operation of the throttle, and it was a little tricky to figure out just how much squeeze would engage the brakes. But the positioning was very comfortable, and it was easy to operate, which really is the most important aspect.
The steering was the biggest surprise. At low speeds and in tight maneuvers, it's fast enough that it can be a little jumpy, with lots of steering resulting from small movements. But at quicker speeds with less steering lock needed, it was fun. The result is something that genuinely feels go-kart- or race car-like. And that shouldn't be surprising, since that's how those vehicles have their steering set up.
With all the possible benefits and the fact that Toyota's system feels well-developed as-is, we think we'll see more about it in the coming years. And that should be good news for drivers of all kinds with all abilities.Autoblog accepts vehicle loans from auto manufacturers with a tank of gas and sometimes insurance for the purpose of evaluation and editorial content.
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