Was the Prius the first to utilize the "Power" button & SKS?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(acousticbiker @ Apr 7 2006, 09:12 PM) [snapback]236655[/snapback]</div>

I had a rental car in Germany in 2003 that had a smart key. It was a Citron.

 

The Honda S2000 has had a "Start" button since it first appeared over ten years ago.

No SKS though... although I was told by a pasenger that the Corvette and several Caddys have that feature.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Apr 7 2006, 09:30 PM) [snapback]236671[/snapback]</div>

Are you saying there are other cars that start with a button? It hardly matters whether the button says Power or Engine Start. I thought the Prius was the first car to start without using a mechanical key, but I know nearly nothing about what's available on other cars out there.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(daniel @ Apr 8 2006, 09:54 AM) [snapback]236734[/snapback]</div>

A lot of old cars used a "start" button. Some had a power switch with a starter switch on the floor, much like the foot operated high-beam switches on older cars. Key switches were added to keep people from driving off with your car. Eventually the starter switch was incorporated into the key. Later the key switches were moved to the steering column to allow for a mechanical steering lock.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Hawk @ Apr 8 2006, 12:27 AM) [snapback]236690[/snapback]</div>

Citron is fruit from the citrus family, similar to a lemon.

Citroën is the car.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(qbee42 @ Apr 8 2006, 07:03 AM) [snapback]236745[/snapback]</div>

Okay, sure. I remember my step-father's Oldsmobile back in the 50's. The key turned on the ignition, and the button operated the starter.

But I was asking if other cars use the SKS, allowing the car to be both turned on and started with a single keyless button.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(daniel @ Apr 8 2006, 01:27 PM) [snapback]236813[/snapback]</div>

I believe the Cadillac has had a power button and some form of keyless since the CTS made it's debut, and I know the Corvette also has a start button.

 

Okay. But was there any car before the Prius that allowd you to unlock the car, get in, start it and drive it, without ever touching the key or taking it out of your pocket? I was under the impression that Prius was the first. But again, I know next to nothing about other cars.