Have you considered Apple Car Play?
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Maybe you have heard of CarPlay but never had the change to experience it? Perhaps you are shopping for a new vehicle and want to know if it has CarPlay? In either case, you have come to the right place.
Let’s look at the benefits of having or adding Apple CarPlay to your in-car experience.
Reduce distractions
You probably have your phone in a cup holder, phone mount, or pocket while driving. As you know it is easy to become distracted by notifications or trying to change the song.
With CarPlay, alerts are kept to a minimum, leaving your attention on the road. If you do get a call or text, CarPlay will allow you to respond without ever taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road.
The display is built for driving
A factory installed CarPlay stereo or aftermarket radio is likely much larger than your phone screen. CarPlay takes over your factory screen and gives you easy access to the apps used most while driving and allows you to do almost anything needed with Siri.
Siri
When Apple CarPlay is enabled, your only need to say, “Hey Siri,” to get anything you want.
Here is an example:
“Hey Siri, text Brian, I am running late but will be home in 15 minutes.”
Siri responds, “OK, Ill send a text to Brian that says, I am running late but will be home in 15 minutes. OK to send?
If you respond yes, the text will be sent.
Built-in Navigation
While your car may have navigation, with CarPlay, you have access to Google Maps, Waze and Apple maps for free with real-time traffic updates! This means no more subscription fees or map updates needed.
Other Features:
Live Sports Scores
Weather
Streaming Music (Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify and more…)
Here is a quick video that shows the latest updates to CarPlay:
Here are a few of the vehicles that have CarPlay as standard or optional.
View the full list from Apple here.
Acura
2017 - 2018 NSX
2018 MDX
2018 TLX
2019 RDX
Audi
2017 - 2018 A3
2017 - 2018 A4
2017 - 2018 A5
2017 - 2018 A6
2017 - 2018 A7
2017 - 2018 Q2
2017 - 2018 Q7
2017 - 2018 R8
2017 - 2018 TT
2018 Q5
2019 Q8
BMW
2017 - 2018 2 Series
2017 - 2018 3 Series
2017 - 2018 4 Series
2017 - 2018 5 Series
2017 - 2018 6 Series
2017 - 2018 7 Series
2017 - 2018 X3
2017 - 2018 X4
2017 - 2018 X5
2017 - 2018 X6
2018 X1
2018 X2
2018 i3
Buick
2016 - 2017 Excelle
2016 - 2018 LaCrosse
2016 - 2018 Regal
2017 - 2018 Encore
2017 - 2018 Envision
2018 Excelle GT
2018 Excelle GT-MPV
2018 GL6
Chevrolet
2016 - 2017 Cavalier
2016 - 2018 Camaro
2016 - 2018 Camaro Convertible
2016 - 2018 Colorado
2016 - 2018 Corvette
2016 - 2018 Corvette Convertible
2016 - 2018 Cruze
2016 - 2018 Impala
2016 - 2018 Malibu
2016 - 2018 Sail LOVA
2016 - 2018 Silverado
2016 - 2018 Silverado HD
2016 - 2018 Spark
2016 - 2018 Suburban
2016 - 2018 Tahoe
2016 - 2018 Volt
2017 - 2018 Aveo
2017 - 2018 Bolt EV
2017 - 2018 Prisma
2017 - 2018 S10
2017 - 2018 Sonic
2017 - 2018 Trax
2018 Equinox
2018 Traverse
2019 Blazer
Chrysler
2017 - 2018 300
2018 Pacifica
Dodge
2017 - 2018 Challenger
2017 - 2018 Charger
2018 Durango
Ford
2017 - 2018 C-MAX
2017 - 2018 Edge
2017 - 2018 Escape
2017 - 2018 Expedition
2017 - 2018 Explorer
2017 - 2018 F-150
2017 - 2018 Fiesta
2017 - 2018 Flex
2017 - 2018 Focus
2017 - 2018 Fusion
2017 - 2018 Taurus
2017 - 2018 Transit
2017 - 2018 Transit Connect
2017 - 2018 Mustang
2017 - 2018 Super Duty
2018 EcoSport
GMC
2016 - 2018 Canyon
2016 - 2018 Sierra
2016 - 2018 Yukon
2016 - 2018 Yukon XL
2017 - 2018 Acadia
Honda
2016 - 2018 Accord
2016 - 2018 Civic
2017 - 2018 Ridgeline
2017 - 2018 CR-V
2017 - 2018 Pilot
2018 Odyssey
2018 Fit
2019 Insight
Hyundai
2016 - 2018 i10
2016 - 2018 i30
2016 - 2018 i40
2015 - 2016 Genesis Sedan
2015 - 2018 Azera
2015 - 2018 Sonata
2016 - 2018 Elantra GT
2016 - 2018 Tucson
2016 - 2018 Veloster
2017 - 2018 Elantra
2017 - 2018 Ioniq
2017 - 2018 Kona
2017 - 2018 Santa Fe
2017 - 2018 Santa Fe Sport
Jeep
2017 - 2018 Compass
2018 Grand Cherokee
2018 Renegade
2018 Wrangler
KIA
2014 - 2018 Soul
2015 - 2018 Optima
2015 - 2018 Optima Hybrid
2015 - 2018 Sedona
2015 - 2018 Soul EV
2017 - 2018 Sorento
2017 - 2018 Sportage
2017 - 2018 Cadenza
2017 - 2018 Forte
2017 - 2018 Forte Koup
2017 - 2018 Forte5
2017 - 2018 Niro
2017 - 2018 Optima Plug-In Hybrid
2018 Stinger
2019 K900
Mercedes
2016 - 2018 A-Class
2016 - 2018 B-Class
2016 - 2018 CLA-Class
2016 - 2018 CLS-Class
2016 - 2018 E-Class Cabriolet
2016 - 2018 E-Class Coupe
2016 - 2018 GLA-Class
2016 - 2018 GLE-Class
2017 - 2018 E-Class
2017 - 2018 GLS-Class
2017 - 2018 SL-Class
Mitsubishi
2017 i-MiEV
2016 - 2018 Pajero
2016 - 2018 Pajero Sport
2016 - 2018 Mirage
2016 - 2018 Mirage G4
2017 - 2018 Outlander
2017 - 2018 Outlander PHEV
2017 - 2018 ASX
2017 - 2018 Triton
2017 - 2018 Delica D:2
2017 - 2018 Delica D:2 Custom
2018 Eclipse Cross
Nissan
2017 - 2018 Maxima
2017 - 2018 Micra
2017.5 - 2018 Murano
2018 GT-R
2018 Kicks
2018 Leaf
2018 Rogue
2019 Altima
RAM
2018 Ram 1500
2018 Ram 2500
2018 Ram 3500
2018 Ram 4500
Subaru
2017 - 2018 Impreza
2018 Outback
2018 Crosstrek
2019 Ascent
2019 Forester
2019 WRX
Toyota
2019 Avalon
2019 Corolla Hatchback
2019 RAV4
2019 RAV4
VW
2016 Spacefox
2016 - 2018 Amarok
2016 - 2018 Beetle
2016 - 2018 Beetle Cabriolet
2016 - 2018 Caddy
2016 - 2018 California
2016 - 2018 Caravelle
2016 - 2018 CC
2016 - 2018 e-Golf
2016 - 2018 Fox
2016 - 2018 Golf
2016 - 2018 Golf Cabriolet
2016 - 2018 Golf SportsVan
2016 - 2018 Golf Variant
2016 - 2018 Golf R
2016 - 2018 Golf SportWagen
2016 - 2018 GTI
2016 - 2018 Jetta
2016 - 2018 Lamando
2016 - 2018 Multivan
2016 - 2018 Passat
2016 - 2018 Passat Variant
2016 - 2018 Polo
2016 - 2018 Scirocco
2016 - 2018 Sharan
2016 - 2018 Tiguan
2016 - 2018 Touran
2016 - 2018 Transporter
2017 - 2018 Atlas
2017 - 2018 Crafter
2017 - 2018 CrossFox
2017 - 2018 Gol
2017 - 2018 Saveiro
2017 - 2018 Voyage
2018 Arteon
2018 Bora
2018 Magotan
2018 Sagitar
2018 T-Roc
Volvo
2016 - 2018 XC90
2017 - 2018 S90
2017 - 2018 V90
2018 XC60
2019 V60
2019 XC40
