10 Best Cars with Bluetooth

Bluetooth Connectivity and wireless charging in Toyota Camry ・ Photo by Toyota

Bluetooth technology has come a long way since those wraparound eye-sores first started showing up on dads across the country a decade ago. Today, plenty of cars come equipped with impressive Bluetooth capability that connects your mobile phone to your speakers and keeps your hands on the wheel in the process. Sound quality has significantly improved over the years too, so whether you’re making a call or grooving out to music, having a modern Bluetooth system can add new dimensions to your drive. Here, we’ve compiled 10 of the best cars with Bluetooth from every segment of the auto industry to highlight some of the best examples on the market. Lock the phone away and let your ride handle the rest.

Fiat 124 Spider

You know that Bluetooth is becoming mainstream when it’s standard equipment on a 2-seat roadster priced under $30,000. Such is the case with the all-new FIAT 124 Spider, which is available with two infotainment systems that both come ready for Bluetooth use. In the base 124 Spider Classica trim, Fiat Radio 3.0 is standard equipment with Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports. You can also opt for the available Fiat Connect 7.0 system, standard equipment on the 124 Spider Lusso and Abarth, which packs a 7-inch touchscreen, extra speakers, and command dial. Under those Italian lines lies a Miata chassis, so you know it drives on rails. Now your Bluetooth connectivity won’t be in question, either.

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Ford Mustang

You could hear the cheers from across the country when Ford announced the arrival of the next-generation SYNC 3 infotainment platform. Bluetooth fans should rejoice, as well. The new SYNC 3 interface is not only more responsive and intuitive, it’s also loaded with apps and offers lots of practical uses for Bluetooth compatibility. Playing audio and making phone calls is a breeze, and, what’s more, a Bluetooth connection enables Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while also unlocking the ability to download automatic software updates that ensure the system is current. SYNC 3 is available on all 2017 Mustang trims except the V6—and even then, the older SYNC with MyFord still offers cool features like voice activation.

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Chevrolet Corvette

In the category of Everyone’s Favorite Dollar for Dollar sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray delivers yet again. Chevrolet MyLink infotainment is standard across all trims and includes Bluetooth connectivity. In no time at all, you’ll have your smartphone interacting with the 8-inch color touchscreen and pumping sweet music through the Bose audio system. By the way, the high-performance Grand Sport and Z06 models come with the same equipment, so you can wirelessly play music or chat over the phone whether your 0–60 time is under 4 seconds or—in the case of the Z06—under 3 seconds. Whatever the case, please remember to drive safely, pay attention, and crank up the tunes.

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Dodge Dart

One of the sleepers on this list of 10 cars with Bluetooth, the Dodge Dart compact sedan boasts technology that would have been unthinkable for an affordable 4-door only a few years ago. As you can imagine, Bluetooth figures heavily into that equation. Many Dart trims come standard with Bluetooth capability, which can be used via the highly regarded UConnect infotainment system to make hands-free calls and issue voice-command instructions. The available Radio 8.4 and 8.4 NAV bring high-quality Bluetooth Streaming Audio into the picture. If you’re looking for a steal, act now: FCA is going to stop producing the Dodge Dart after this year, so there are likely deals to be had at your local dealership.

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Toyota Camry

The country’s favorite car (at least according to annual sales figures) keeps coming back stronger than before, and the 2017 Toyota Camry keeps that momentum running. Naturally, this Toyota sedan offers plenty of Bluetooth capability, with controls for your phone calls and streaming audio located right on the steering wheel. Voice recognition with Bluetooth hands-free phones can connect with the Entune App Suite to activate a wide range of services. Continuing with the mobile phone theme, a Bluetooth connection allows the multimedia system to display text messages when they come in, and wireless charging is even available for Qi-compatible devices. People like the Camry because it fits drivers of all shapes and sizes. Turns out, your phone might feel the same way.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

As it begins to roll into dealerships, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sports a new look that will surely turn heads. But the real treat is the delicious interior, with enough technology to convert even the staunchest technophobe. The E-Class easily pairs with mobile phones over Bluetooth connectivity, and its mobile compatible media player offers a wide array of tools to the driver. Hands-free voice activation controls the 12.3-inch entertainment screen. If that only sounds like half the technology you want, there’s another optional 12.3-inch gauge display as well. Is all this a surprise from Mercedes? No. But that doesn’t make the array of uses for Bluetooth technology here any less impressive.

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Ram 1500

It’s no secret that pickup trucks are for more than just work these days. The RAM 1500 is one of the most modern trucks you can buy, with Bluetooth connectivity standard in three of the four available infotainment systems (Uconnect 5.0, Uconnect 8.0 and Uconnect 8.4 NAV). Up to 10 phones can be stored, and contacts are automatically synced. Bluetooth also enables pretty cool features like Voice Command, and even Voice Texting—which isn’t available with iPhones, but never fear, Siri Eyes Free is available and highly acclaimed. Weather updates are also available via Bluetooth at a moment’s notice. If there’s a sign that trucks are catching up with a modernizing industry, the Ram 1500 is it.

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Jeep Cherokee

The recurring theme of the Jeep Cherokee: It has more to offer than you might expect. That’s true when you venture off-road and need to cross a stream or scale a hill, and it’s true when you want to quickly access Voice Command. Bluetooth compatibility is standard across all three infotainment systems, and it allows your eyes to stay on the road with Hands-Free Calling, as well as Voice Texting (though not available with iPhones). Bluetooth Audio Streaming is standard, naturally, and pumps through up to nine speakers from an Alpine premium stereo system. Like we said: more than you might expect, right? All that, plus a comfortable ride and a proven ability to get muddy.

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Lincoln MKC

From the driver’s seat, there’s an awful lot to like about the Lincoln MKC and its long list of standard technology features. The new SYNC 3 infotainment system is included in that list, and Bluetooth capability helps bring it to life. Voice-activated navigation will help steer you right and true. Siri Eyes Free functionality is perfect for iPhones, while AppLink connects your mobile device to voice activation. The 8-inch touchscreen and 9-speaker audio system make perfect partners for Bluetooth connectivity, so your voice commands are easy to track and your music comes through crystal clear. Luxury crossovers are supposed to make life simple, and the Lincoln MKC works with standard Bluetooth to do just that.

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Mazda CX-9

Is the most exciting car of the year a three-row SUV? That might very well be the case with the Mazda CX-9, which debuted this year with stunning design and Bluetooth connectivity that bests many more expensive luxury cars. Mazda Connect is the infotainment system that brings all of the CX-9 technology together, such as Bluetooth Audio Streaming that can pump through an available 12-speaker Bose surround sound system. Likewise, Pandora and social media access bring the world to your fingertips. The CX-9 is also the rare SUV that boasts tech credentials and looks the part, while possessing a gorgeous new design and divine driving characteristics. Use the SMS Text Response to tell your friends to buy one.

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