Bentley is introducing fingerprint sensor technology for secure storage in its Bentayga SUV.
Created by the Crewe-based manufacturer’s commissioning division Mulliner, the £1,950 system offers protected access to a hidden die-cast aluminium unit in the centre of the cabin.
This lets the owner safely store valuable items and lock the unit with their fingerprint.
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In addition, more than one fingerprint can be stored in the system’s memory, allowing a variety of people access to the unit.
Uday Senapati, Mulliner’s head of technical operations, said: “The Mulliner biometric secure stowage unit is hidden from view. We are incorporating the familiar fingerprint sensor technology from smartphones that can store multiple fingerprints, allowing the user to control who accesses their valuables.”
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The Bentayga is Bentley’s first SUV and currently holds the title for the fastest SUV in the world, thanks to its powerful W12 engine. It’s also available with a smaller V8 and will soon feature a V6-based hybrid powertrain. Prices start at £135,800, although this can easily be pushed skywards, thanks to a range of luxurious – but expensive – optional extras.