2022 Genesis GV70 Will Debut With Innovative Biometrics And Rear-Seat Detection Technology
It seems the 2022 Genesis GV70 will offer more than just unprecedented luxury and good looks. According to the Korean Car Blog, the newest GV70 will feature an in-vehicle fingerprint-activated biometrics system and a new rear-seat detection radar sensor.
The Santa Fe SUV was among the first Hyundai vehicles to get in-vehicle fingerprint scanners, but the new system in the Genesis GV70 can do more than open the door or start the engine. The fingerprint sensor is located under the Start/Stop button and allows you to pay for fuel and parking via Genesis CarPay, and you can do it all without repeatedly entering confusing passwords.
It also functions in Valet Mode by hiding your phonebook and home address from the infotainment display. And since your biometric data is linked to the vehicle's settings, you can open the door using the Genesis Connected App and start the engine using fingerprint recognition, all without using a smart key.
Also, touching the fingerprint sensor restores all customer information for the driver's seat position, steering wheel orientation, latest navigation data, and the infotainment volume – all of which are stored with your fingerprint data.
The newest Genesis GV70 will also come with a sophisticated rear-seat detection system. This technology is nothing new. But again, Genesis is taking it further by utilizing a ceiling-mounted, ultra-sensitive radar sensor in place of a conventional ultrasonic sensor.
According to Genesis, the new radar sensor is more sensitive and more accurate in detecting subtle movements. It's so keen, in fact, that Genesis claims it can detect the beating heart of a sleeping infant in the back seat.
The powerful sensor can read through non-metallic materials like blankets, clothes, seats, and even dog crates to detect your pets. The newest GV70 luxury crossover will be the first to get this innovative rear-seat reminder technology, while other Hyundai vehicles are expected to soon inherit this new tech.
The 2022 GV70 is the second SUV from Genesis after launching the GV80 this year. Based on the G70 sport-luxury sedan, the GV70 is the purest interpretation of the brand's 'Athletic Elegance' design idiom.
The powertrain specifics are still forthcoming, but we're expecting the new GV70 to have standard FWD and optional AWD with either a 2.5-liter turbo-four or a twin-turbo V6 motor. It will first go on sale in South Korea by this December, while the first U.S. deliveries arrive by mid-2021.