This configuration also will offer an innovative, variable all-wheel drive system with independent control of the drive forces on both axles.

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From those finalists, we then awarded points to cars that offer the following as standard on at least one trim level: all-wheel drive, leather front seats, an XM radio subscription, Bluetooth capability, cruise control, advanced air bag protection and remote entry.

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"Where before users would pick up their phone, taking their eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel while driving to select a station and hit play, AppLink makes all of that functionality available through voice control, just like managing AM and FM radio or your MP3 player through SYNC, " said Julius Marchwicki, SYNC product manager.

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