You gotta figure it’s at least partly due to how common the cars are, but are Hyundais just that easy to steal? There can’t be that much interest in them.
These numbers are specifically because of the “KIA Boys” issue that affected non-electric cars with standard keys and no immobilizer. They did recalls that fixed a bunch of models and gave out lame steering wheel locks for the others, so I imagine it is lower now.
I think those are/were the ones that could be started with just a USB-A connector…sticking it in where the key goes. And everyone has usb cables in their cars already…
You gotta figure it’s at least partly due to how common the cars are, but are Hyundais just that easy to steal? There can’t be that much interest in them.
These numbers are specifically because of the “KIA Boys” issue that affected non-electric cars with standard keys and no immobilizer. They did recalls that fixed a bunch of models and gave out lame steering wheel locks for the others, so I imagine it is lower now.
I think those are/were the ones that could be started with just a USB-A connector…sticking it in where the key goes. And everyone has usb cables in their cars already…
The base models were sold without an ignition immobilizer as a cost cutting measure, and as a way to push the next trim level.