Chevrolet, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, and VW Debut New CarPlay Vehicles at NY Auto Show

[MacRumors]

A number of new CarPlay-enabled vehicles are making their North American debuts ahead of the 2016 New York International Auto Show this week, including models from Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, and Volkswagen.

Chevrolet kickstarted the announcements last week when it introduced the 2017 Sonic as the first subcompact vehicle with CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. General Motors also introduced the 2017 Chevrolet Trax with CarPlay support last month. Both vehicles will reach dealerships by fall 2016.

Chevrolet's new 2017 Sonic, left, and 2017 Trax feature CarPlay​

Honda followed suit this week with the debut of its 2017 Civic Hatchback, available in fall 2016, and U.S. spec Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan, launching by the end of this year, both of which feature CarPlay and Android Auto. Honda already offers CarPlay in the 2016 Accord, 2016 Civic, and 2017 Ridgeline.

Hyundai today unveiled its 2017 Ioniq electric vehicle with CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, while its subsidiary Kia debuted the 2017 Cadenza with matching support for both in-dash software platforms. Hyundai did not provide a launch date for the Ioniq, while the new Cadenza will go on sale in late 2016.

Honda's new Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan with CarPlay compatibility​

New York's auto show marks the arrival of Subaru's first CarPlay vehicle in the all-new 2017 Impreza, while Volkswagen's U.S. version of the 2017 Golf Alltrack also features CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Golf model goes on sale in fall 2016, while no launch date was provided yet for the Impreza.

CarPlay is available in over 100 vehicle models worldwide from over two dozen automakers, providing hands-free or eyes-free access to common iPhone apps such as Maps, Messages, Music, Phone, and Podcasts. Apple keeps a periodically updated list of available models on its website.

Article Link: Chevrolet, Honda, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, and VW Debut New CarPlay Vehicles at NY Auto Show

 

[santydolby]

who would have thought that the generally super stuck-up car manufacturers would now debut shiny new cars with CarPlay (an infotainment feature, however lazily slapped on to their existing dashboards by some) as the marquee feature?!

 

[iAbc21]

I recently got a Chevy Malibu '16 and Carplay makes everything super convenient. However, Apple Maps is no Google Maps. So when is Google Maps going to be implemented, and it'd be impressive if I could check Snapchat on the little Carplay screen as well.

Also, when is it going to be possible to use Carplay via bluetooth as opposed to having my phone plugged in every. single. time?

 

[Aston441]

Toyota has become the car for old people.
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I recently got a Chevy Malibu '16 and Carplay makes everything super convenient. However, Apple Maps is no Google Maps. So when is Google Maps going to be implemented, and it'd be impressive if I could check Snapchat on the little Carplay screen as well.

Also, when is it going to be possible to use Carplay via bluetooth as opposed to having my phone plugged in every. single. time?

Agree one million percent. I have zero interest in car play without Google Maps.

 

[santydolby]

I recently got a Chevy Malibu '16 and Carplay makes everything super convenient. However, Apple Maps is no Google Maps. So when is Google Maps going to be implemented, and it'd be impressive if I could check Snapchat on the little Carplay screen as well.

Also, when is it going to be possible to use Carplay via bluetooth as opposed to having my phone plugged in every. single. time?

really waiting for the day when Google Maps is supported on Carplay. Phew!

 

[Keniutek]

Hondas are great... but ugly as f***

 

[Aston441]

Hondas are great... but ugly as f***

Since the old man died Honda went to garbage. Sad.

 

[Boatboy24]

I just don't understand why Honda offers CarPlay in the Ridgeline, but not the Pilot.

 

[RightMACatU]

Yeah Subaru!

 

[DocMultimedia]

I hope this means the next Subaru CrossTrek will also get CarPlay. I'll be buying in that case.

 

[madsci954]

Also, when is it going to be possible to use Carplay via bluetooth as opposed to having my phone plugged in every. single. time?

Never. Try streaming turn-by-turn directions, both audio and viewable maps, over low bandwidth BT. Like trying to download a BluRay movie over dial up.

Connections over wifi will come, but I'm sure that will require an updated car system.

 

[bretterson]

Still waiting for the advertised and promised CarPlay update for my 2015 Hyundai Sonata.

 

[Xavier]

Dodge (FCA), come on, get on this! UConnect is NOT as good a system..

EDIT: Added FCA

 

[RogerWilco]

Yes, that 15-inch dashboard display in the 2019 Chevy Assporter just screams innovation.
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Dodge, come on, get on this! UConnect is NOT as good a system..

Fiat owns the brand -- what else do you need to know?

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

But will Tesla ever get carplay?

 

[mattopotamus]

Never. Try streaming turn-by-turn directions, both audio and viewable maps, over low bandwidth BT. Like trying to download a BluRay movie over dial up.

Connections over wifi will come, but I'm sure that will require an updated car system.

It is actually possible on a lot of these cars with carplay, but apple is not "allowing" it for the reasons you mentioned I'm sure. I know VW showed it off over bluetooth and were told they cannot.

 

[Lemon Mac]

Since the old man died Honda went to garbage. Sad.

Uncanny how that sentiment could equally be applied to Apple.

 

[Icaras]

Yay! I found out about the Sonic refresh on Sunday and I couldn't be happier. I've been holding out for Chevrolet to redesign the Sonic with their new design language as well as add CarPlay and they did both this year. This car will finally be mine this fall and I can't wait to finally be able to use CarPlay!

 

[arggg14]

Connections over wifi will come, but I'm sure that will require an updated car system.

And a two year commitment from your least hated carrier.

 

[SirCheese]

WANT THAT CIVIC HATCHBACK!!!!!

Well, the SI version

 

[v0lume4]

I recently got a Chevy Malibu '16 and Carplay makes everything super convenient. However, Apple Maps is no Google Maps. So when is Google Maps going to be implemented, and it'd be impressive if I could check Snapchat on the little Carplay screen as well.

Also, when is it going to be possible to use Carplay via bluetooth as opposed to having my phone plugged in every. single. time?

Wait. It doesn't work with Bluetooth? In 2016?

 

[hauntvictim]

And those of us that bought our 2015 Hyundai Sonatas with compatible head units are still lef tout in the cold.

 

[69Mustang]

Car Play participation announcement is the new Apple Pay bank support announcement is the new Flyover city addition announcement. Feel free to change the arrangement. It's still the same.

 

[BeefCake 15]

Come on Mazda!! I bought the new CX-5 with hopes of CarPlay rolling out already...

 

[IJ Reilly]

BMW Group, where for art thou?