SYNus Concept Takes Urban Living to New Level

By the way, my opening attempt at making you laugh with the Brinks truck comparison isn't original. Ford actually found

As it's easy to see, Ford found inspiration for the new concept's design from "bank vaults and armored cars". (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

inspiration for the new concept's design from "bank vaults and armored cars", in order to visually communicate the SYNus's integrated security systems.

Parking the SYNus in secure mode automatically deploys protective shutters that clamp down over the windshield and side glass - yes that narrow strip that looks more like a slot for poking through automatic weapons is actually meant for occupants to see out of, or at least allow a semblance of sunshine in.

Don't try to open one, however, as these are fixed in place and, of course, bulletproof - and just why are people moving back

Parking the SYNus in secure mode automatically deploys protective shutters that clamp down over the windshield and side glass. (Photo: Ford Motor Company of Canada)

into the city? Sound impenetrable? The rear hatch doesn't offer a window at all, so valuables that otherwise might get stolen through an SUV's rear window are safe and sound in the SYNus.

Of course, property crime, especially from vehicles, is no joking matter, especially in city cores where drug trafficking and resultant addiction is most prolific and the necessity of feeding the habit at any cost very real.

More style than substance, anyone wanting to get into the windowless rear hatch first needs to spin the vault-style 4-spoke spinner.