5 Cars with Voice-Activated Controls
Some features are designed to decrease the number of car accidents and distractions while you’re driving. Voice-activated control is one of these features that keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. You’d be surprised how many cars come with voice-activated controls. Here are five that you have to check out.
2017 Ford Focus S
Ford offers the Focus S for a low starting MSRP of $16,775. The fuel economy for the sedan is quite high at 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Voice-activated controls are standard and readily available thanks to the implementation of Sync technology, which can be found in many Ford models. The Focus also comes with a USB port, 12-volt power outlets, and a 4.2-inch color display center.
2017 Toyota Corolla L
The Toyota Corolla has long been one of the most reliable compact cars a person can buy. This car gets great gas mileage at 28 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the freeway. It’s also really affordable, with the L trim starting at a low MSRP of $18,500. Voice-activated controls are easy to use when you sync your phone using Bluetooth. You can request that certain music play or even call one of your contacts with the push of a button. Other features of the Corolla include a 6.1-inch touch-screen display, six speakers, an auxiliary jack, and USB ports.
2017 Dodge Charger SE
The Charger is one of the most popular cars that Dodge offers. This vehicle is great for all ages, especially since the starting MSRP for the SE trim is $27,995. Voice-activated controls are easy to use when you connect your phone using Bluetooth. Other features that come with the Dodge Charger include a five-inch touch-screen display, six-speaker entertainment system, USB ports, auxiliary input, and SD card slots. It also comes with Dodge’s Uconnect 5.0 and has steering-wheel-mounted controls. The estimated fuel economy for the Charger is 19 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
2017 Honda Civic Touring
The Honda Civic is another extremely reliable vehicle that most people can afford. For those who don’t mind spending a little more, the Honda Civic Touring has advanced voice-recognition to keep your eyes on the road and your investment safe. The Touring has a starting MSRP of $26,600 and gets great gas mileage at 32 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway. The sedan also comes loaded with several standard features such as lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, speed-sensitive volume control, and a 450-watt premium audio system with ten speakers and a subwoofer.
2017 Mazda Mazda3 Sport
Mazda manufactures affordable and sporty cars that anyone can love. The Mazda3 Sport has a starting MSRP of $18,895 and gets 28 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. The infotainment system can be controlled using your voice, and you can even send text messages without taking your hands off the wheel. The Mazda3 also comes with a keyless remote entry, rearview camera, air conditioning with a pollen filter, and Mazda Connect.
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