Sync 3 coming to 2016 Fiesta and Escape

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June 2, 2015 9:02 AM

The American automaker has revealed that its tuned-up infotainment will first appear in 2016 Escape and Fiesta models.

Ford's Sync system

According to reports, Ford'sSync 3 connected car system is nearly ready to hit the road.

The American automaker has revealed that its tuned-up infotainment will first appear in 2016 Escape and Fiesta models, both of which go on sale this summer.

This version of Sync makes some big strides toward matching the experience you get on your smartphone. Besides touting an easier and speedier interface, it also brings in support for phone-like capacitive touch, more natural voice commands and WiFi updating.

Sources also reveal that Sync 3 is much smarter about talking to your mobile gear, as well. It'll be one of the first shipping in-car platforms to support both AndroidAuto and CarPlay, and it'll eventually communicate directly with supporting navigation apps.

However, users will have to wait until later in the year if they want the new Sync in a more expensive ride like the Mustang.

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