Dealers looking to find a new vehicle that suits their tech-averse buyers can go to Edmunds.com for its list of “unconnected” cars.
“Car manufacturers are investing a lot of energy and resources into building more connected cars, and that’s raised some legitimate concerns about safety and privacy among consumers, even if there is little or no risk to them at this time,” said John O’Dell, Senior Editor, Edmunds.com, in a press release.
“But even if those dangers never come to fruition, some people just do not want a vehicle packed with technology, and this list should be valuable to them as they shop for their next new car,” he added.
To get this list, Edmunds.com identified new vehicles that are most likely base models without any navigation systems, Bluetooth functions, exterior cameras, keyless ignitions or any embedded cellular connectivity.
These models also lack adaptive cruise control or any accident avoidance technologies. It’s likely connected features are available on higher trim levels, added Edmunds.com.
Here are the eight “unconnected” new cars that made the list:
• 2015 Hyundai Accent GS hatchback and GLS Sedan
• 2015 Kia Rio LX, hatchback or sedan, 1.6-litre engine with six-speed manual or automatic
• 2015 Mazda Mazda3 iSV sedan, 2.0-litre engine, six-speed manual or automatic
• 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2.0-litre engine, five-speed manual
• 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car
• 2015 Nissan NV passenger van, 4.0-litre and 5.6-litre engines, five-speed automatic
• 2015 Nissan Titan S pickup, King Cab and Crew Cab models, 5.6-litre engine, five-speed automatic
• 2015 Smart fortwo Pure Coupe, 1-litre engine, five-speed automatic
