Hyundai Announces Fingerprint Unlocking Technology On New Santa Fe SUV

Hyundai has announced it will introduce a fingerprint unlocking and entry system on the newly launched Santa Fe SUV, a feature that it claims is the first of its type in production in the world.

The technology sees the driver place their finger on a sensor located on the 2019 Santa Fe’s door handle. The print is then identified and transferred to a fingerprint controller inside. The doors are unlocked, and the driver can then start the car by touching the ignition button, which is also equipped with a print scanner.

MDarringer - 12/27/2018 10:09:16 AM

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I know some survivalists that would lose their minds over this. LOL

Truthy - 12/27/2018 12:42:39 PM

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It will make car jacking somewhat more painful.

MDarringer - 12/27/2018 1:08:35 PM

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And fingerprint recognizing technology never ever glitches on a phone...

zlives - 12/27/2018 3:01:03 PM

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meh, depends on the os security which most car vendors suck at...
as long as it is more convenient no one will care about security though.

PUGPROUD - 12/27/2018 12:53:24 PM

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One more reason to forget to bring your key. Personally prefer key less entry despite slightly higher security risk.

scenicbyway12 - 12/27/2018 3:47:46 PM

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Because it's soooo inconvenient to keep a key in you pocket.

MDarringer - 12/27/2018 3:55:48 PM

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Agreed. Being a lazy entitled horse's butt is much more important for some people.

PUGPROUD - 12/27/2018 6:13:57 PM

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So what do you do when you drop it off at a parking garage with attendants that's easier than leaving the key in the cup holder. Or how about in freezing rain or when its 15 degrees out and you have gloves on. I'll stick with key less.

MDarringer - 12/27/2018 7:14:14 PM

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You chop your finger off and hand it to the attendant.