Car Keyless Theft Test

Due to many popular cars at risk of keyless theft, What Car ? Magazine tested 7 different car models with keyless entry and start systems to see how long it would take to get in and drive away. Here are the results:

1. Audi TT RS Roadster
   • Advanced Key active: Get into car: 5 seconds. Drive away: 5 seconds.
2. 2018 BMW X3 xDrive20i M Sport
   • Digital smart key active: Get into car: 40 seconds. Drive away 20 seconds.
3. DS 3 Crossback Puretech 155 Ultra Prestige
   • Get into car: 5 seconds. Drive away 5 seconds.
4. Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 140 ST-Line X
   • Sleeping key fob active: Get into car: 40 seconds. Drive away 20 seconds.
5. Land Rover Discovery SD6 306 HSE
   • Get into car: 20 seconds. Drive away: Not possible.
6. 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport TD4 180 HSE
   • Get into car: 10 seconds. Drive away: 20 seconds.
7. Mercedes A-Class A220 AMG Line
   • Keyless-Go key fob active: Get into car: 30 seconds. Drive away 20 seconds.