Apple CarPlay is a feature developed by the technology giant to allow in-car infotainment systems to mirror smartphone displays and allow content from a user’s iPhone to be viewed on a car’s infotainment screen, as well as integrate functions such as music streaming, sat nav and text messaging to integrate with the car’s own integrated systems.
Users connect their iPhone to the car via Bluetooth, or through an auxiliary or USB port.
Drivers control Apple CarPlay using the car’s infotainment controls. In addition, the Siri voice recognition service allows drivers to issue spoken commands, including dictating text messages.
The system was launched in 2014 and has rapidly been integrated into many of the most popular cars on sale today. These are the common models to which Apple CarPlay is either fitted, or offered as an option.
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Guilia and Stelvio. |
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All Audi’s current range models are available |
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BMW’s standard infotainment system is suitable for Apple CarPlay mirroring, across all models. |
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C3, C4, C4 Cactus and Berlingo |
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All DS models are available |
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The 500, 500L, Tipo are available with Fiat’s Uconnect system, which is Apple CarPlay compatible. |
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Ford’s SYNC system, available on all models |
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Introduced in 2015, It's available across the Honda range |
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Standard in all models from i30 upwards, optional in others |
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At least one trim level in every Kia model range has Apple CarPlay, via the brand’s UVO infotainment system. |
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Jaguar Land Rover’s InControl system, fitted to all models |
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No models currently available, although it's expected in the next generation of MZD Connect infotainment systems, due soon |
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Available on all, standard from C-Class upwards. |
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All Mitsubishi models are available |
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The New Micra, Juke, Qashqai and X-Trail |
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All models fitted with Peugeot’s MirrorScreen are compatible |
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Available on all modes fitted with the R-Link 2 system, from Capture and Megane upwards |
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All SEAT models are available |
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All Skoda models can mirror Apple CarPlay |
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The new Impreza, Levorg and XV are Apple CarPlay compatible |
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the new Vitara and can now also be ordered in the Suzuki Swift |
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Not currently available, but expected later this year. |
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All models equipped with Vauxhall’s IntelliLink system are CarPlay compatible. |
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Apple CarPlay is offered on all Volkswagen models. |
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S, V, XC90, the new V60, XC60, XC40. |