Satellite Radio, in recent years, has swept the nation. The unique programming offered by providers like XM Radio and Sirius Radio, combined with the little-to-no-commercial format, has people excited. It is taking hold so strongly that it is becoming one of the most popular options in new cars. In fact, the demand for satellite radio as an option for new cars has increased considerably, outpacing most other popular options. For example, from 2003 to 2005, demand for these dealer kits increased by 300 percent, while demand for side airbags increased only 16.8 percent.
There are good reasons why satellite radio is becoming a popular option in new cars. When equipped at the dealer, the customer doesn’t have to worry about placing the antenna, running wires, or hooking it all up to their existing stereo. For many people, this is reason enough on its own to install XM or SIRUUS Radio at the dealer. In many ways, having this in a new car is like having an FM radio in a new car all those years ago; it is a symbol of status and, in some circles, of taste.
XM Satellite Radio, while sometimes a more popular option for listening to satellite radio, is a bit more limited in terms of what new cars can come equipped with it at the dealership. General Motors, American Honda Motor Company, Toyota, Audi and Nissan have models that have XM radio as an installation option in their new cars.
Sirius Satellite Radio has been available in a variety of new cars in recent years. Makes that have had Sirius as a dealer-install option include Lexus, Toyota, Audi, BMW, Lincoln-Mercury, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Infiniti, MINI, Porsche, Nissan, Volkswagen and Mazda. These new car Sirius radios are made by a variety of companies including Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Delphi, Sanyo and many more. In addition to ordering Sirius as an option on new cars, you can, of course, add it later.
If you are considering a new car, you should explore your options for satellite radio. You can be almost sure that driving your new car home with it installed will make the new car experience even more exciting.
