Car and driver also noted that android auto and Apple car play will be coming later. I'm REALLY hopeful that the new cx-5 has the same infotainment interface and software which means we may get it as well.
"There’s really only one glaring interior omission: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration. Mazda says both are coming and that early CX-5 adopters will be able to upgrade later."
"Mazda has been a CarPlay and Android Auto partner since 2014, so it is no secret that we are developing both systems to interface with our Mazda Connect infotainment system. Both software systems should be retroactively upgradable onto all Mazda Connect systems with a potentially minimal hardware addition needed. Mazda does not yet have an official timeline for when these should be available or at what cost, however."
I'm hoping it will just be the 14-15 people that need to pay for the hardware upgrade, but am doubtful of it(we're the red headed step-children that will get left out).
I've got a 14, so I'd like to be able to pay and update... Okay, I really don't want to pay, but rather that then no option at all which looks like the 14 and 15 peeps are likely stuck with.
My guess is that the hardware mod includes the Apple authorization chip for CP. As may work without it though. And I don't think Mazda is acting like a large company here. I think we need to hold judgment until we understand the upgrade and costs. Personally I understand they can't give away hardware and installation for free. But it all depends on how much they decide to charge.
i've been patiently waiting since August 18th 2015. I've now come to terms with the fact that it probably won't ever happen, and that I should just hope 4th Gen will have them.
Sucks. I would be more upset if I used Apple Maps but considering that Google Maps is waaaay better, I can do without.
But honestly, you know what I care more than Carplay as far as infotainments go? A good quality screen. It bothers me that we pay so much for car these days, and all we get are these shitty resolution screens. Can we get OLED screen please? In my wildest dreams, the 4th gen GT will have a virtual cockpit similar to Audi's. I'll settle for Spotify integration.
This will not work if you have updated your CMU with the latest firmware. Mazda is now trying to prevent users from installing unofficial tweaks. I believe there is a way to connect a PC to the CMU with the latest firmware but it requires some rewiring of the unit it self.
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