Ford have unveiled a new option for their latest fords Kuga, designers have taken the key-less entry design a step further which allows drivers to open the boot of their car with a kick of the foot.
The key-less entry system for cars works by the car having a constant signal being sent out from the perimeter of the car and when the driver gets close the key which could be in there pocket or handbag sends a password to the car and opens the door, this has been utilised further so when a driver reaches the boot of the car with a wave of the foot under the bumper of the car it opens it automatically, it also works in reverse when you have unloaded the boot a kick under the bumper will close it
Ford has tested this new system for at least six months so that it only operates with leg movements and not if an animal goes under the car or if the driver hits a bump in the road.
The official name for this system is Kick-Activated Automatic Tailgate and was debut on Ford’s sister car the Ford Escape last year in America but it has been re-worked for the English and European market to make sure it works if a tow bar has been fitted.
The new Ford Kuga which is a 4×4 version of the firms Ford Focus will be on sale at the end of the year estimated prices are from £18,000 to £25,000.
