What Cars Are iPhone Friendly?

With the new iPhone hit stores tomorrow, it seems like a good idea to check a car with major brands who have integrated the iPhone in their vehicles. Can they play music with a USB cable ? What is Bluetooth compatibility? We contacted representatives of many companies to know how their car and can integrate the iPhone.

Acura: The 2009 Acura TSX has a USB port in the centre console that allows an iPhone to be connected and managed by the vehicle audio unit with full information about the artist and song. For all other current Acura models, you will have to buy an adapter cable to connect to an auxiliary, but this mechanism does not view the data on the car of the interface. We would take the next RL and TL redesigns have similar functions as the new TSX.

Audi: "With one of the most comprehensive and integrated systems for the iPhone, Audi is up there with Mercedes as a top wish list for car lovers iPhone. Both the music and phone functions are available through the line with full integration package that is optional navigation packages. You bump into an expensive trim level, si. This is the difference between, for example, the Q7 Premium Q7 Quattro and Quattro, which is a price difference of just under $ 6000. Despite the cost, Audi Music Interface (photo) is among the cream of the crop compatibility iPhone car.

BMW: The iPhone has been compatible with BMW vehicles, as it was released, both phone and music functions. BMW also "actively" tests each generation iPhone to ensure it remains compatible with the interfaces BMW. The compatibility is considered an accessory comes at an additional cost, though.

Chrysler: The car has perhaps one of the most convoluted answers to the question iPhone: On some levels of development of some models, both the music and phone will be available until Uconnect, which works with a USB cable and Bluetooth . It is available on models like the Chrysler 300, Aspen, Sebring and Town & Country, Dodge Avenger, Caliber, Challenger, Charger, Grand Caravan, travel, Nitro and Ram 1500; Jeep Commander, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty and Patriot. However, in the PT Cruiser and Dodge Dakota, Bluetooth phone function works.

Ford: iPhone is completely compatible with the system synchronization. The phone uses Bluetooth and plays music through a USB cable. Ford is also testing to see if synchronization may use other functions iPhone, as streaming audio and text messaging.

GM: The 2008 Cadillac CTS was the first GM vehicle to offer compatibility iPhone through a USB port. The technology report for the model 2009, but plans to offer this feature in other models remain dormant. A number of other GM models added dealer-installed iPod connectors in 2007, including the Chevrolet HHR, Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky. They could work with the iPhone music player, but check before buying.

Honda: The only model that Honda has already USB connectivity is the new Pilot 2009, and only in certain toppings. The Fit'09 win a USB input on certain balances, with more models to follow in the future. Bluetooth is available on some trim levels for many models.

Hyundai: 2009 models on sale now, including the Sonata and Genesis, have USB standard. It can be assumed that cars are both compatible with the iPhone's music capabilities with Bluetooth and the phone function .

Lexus: Like its parent company, Toyota, Lexus does not have USB compatibility on one of its models and there are no plans to add à'09. All his models, however, have Bluetooth available, which means they could connect to an iPhone. Some Lexus models always have a cassette deck. Seriously.

Mazda: Although the phone function is compatible via Bluetooth, there is no way to get to the music files on an iPhone - not even with cable connector iPod accessory Mazda offers. The company is, however, "looking to expand its capacity to connect to the future."

Mercedes-Benz: As we reported earlier, Mercedes is introducing a new piece of technology for its modèles'09 which will integrate the iPhone directly into a cradle in the centre console, supporting music and Bluetooth capabilities. Drivers of vehicles the previous year can buy a kit integration separately.

Scion: Scion xB, xD, and new tC 2009 are delivered with a standard iPod connector, with full integration into the stereo head unit and steering wheel controls. Some trim levels are compatible Bluetooth as well.

Subaru: Impreza 2008 and 2009 Forester 2.5x have an iPod interface cable accessory is compatible with iPhones, although the text only display information welcome song. You do not need optional Bluetooth ability to make a call.

Toyota: The iPhone can not be connected via USB, so the music is. On Toyota vehicles with the proper navigation system, you can connect to the phone function via Bluetooth. These include the 4Runner, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tundra, Avalon, Camry, Camry hybrid, the Prius and Camry Solara. You can also connect the phone function if you get an audio unit on the RAV4, Corolla or Matrix.

Volkswagen: Currently, the company did not integrate USB for the iPhone , but it provides for the integration of a USB connection with its new touch-screen navigation system, RNS 510, which allow control of music . As in all other cases, the phone is compatible with Bluetooth.

So there you have it: automobiles took iPhone-mania worse than the general public. Now, all you have to do before making an iPhone-based car-buying decision - and make sure, ask about energy efficiency, safety and reliability if you must - is fork over $ 200 for iPhone