• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
TechEngage

TechEngage

Technology news and opinions

  • Tech News
  • Reviews
  • How-to
  • Science
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Space
  • Apps
  • More
    • Opinion
    • Noteworthy
    • Roundups
    • Culture
    • Blockchain
      • Cryptocurrency
    • Events
    • Deals
    • Startups
      • Startup Submissions
  • Videos
  • Login
Car Tech

Apple CarPlay is now supported on older Mazda models

Avatar for Areen Zahra Areen Zahra Updated: December 7, 2018

Apple CarPlay
Via Apple

Do you have a Mazda without an Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? If yes, then it is the time to get your car kit updated through a dealer. Mazda offered Apple CarPlay and Android auto in its 2018 models as standard, but now the upgrade is available on other models following 2014. You can now get the update but in a good deal of bucks.

With the integrated functionality of a 2.1 amp charging USB ports, it offers some hardware tweaks and smartphone integration too.

However, the deal is very expensive. The labor cost of getting the update installed is up to $199. However, a few people who installed the update said the total cost of bearing this change is around $400. If the figures quoted are true, then the update is pricey. Also, Mazda does not offer touch infotainment screens but manual knobs to operate.

You can have this technology retrofitted to all vehicles with Mazda Connect dash interface from 2014 model year. Though the cost to bear this change is very high, but the technology is somehow available for retrofitting, unlike the other car models that expect you buy a new model instead. However, the price isn’t any different from what other companies are offering. CarPlay on BMW is available for $300 without the option of retrofitting to the previous vehicles. This is somewhat equal to the one offered by Mazda with an additional $199 labor cost making the sum almost equal to $400.

According to Apple Insider:

“CarPlay and Android Auto will be natively supported in U.S. Mazda6 models built from this month on, an exception being the Sport trim. Other Mazda vehicles with native support include 2019 CX-5 and CX-9 models”.

The upgrade is rolling out, and you can get it installed by asking your car dealer.

Do let us know what you think in the comments section below!

This post was orginally published on: November 23, 2018 and was updated on: December 7, 2018.

Related Tags: Apple Apple CarPlay Mazda

Related Stories

  • Audi enters electric vehicle market to face off Tesla

    Audi enters electric vehicle market to face off Tesla

  • Tesla will be harder to steal because of a software update

    Tesla will be harder to steal because of a software update

  • Cohda Wireless started its trials of smart cars on streets

    Cohda Wireless started its trials of smart cars on streets

Avatar for Areen Zahra

Areen Zahra

Technology Writer

IT professional and a passionate writer who enjoys putting my love of technology into words for a general audience.

Reader Interactions

Join The Discussion: Cancel reply

Please read our comment policy before submitting your comment. Your email address will not be used or publish anywhere. You will only receive comment notifications if you opt to subscribe below.

Primary Sidebar

Become a contributor

We are accepting contributor applications. All applications will be decided in 3 days after applying. To learn more click here.
TechEngage-Apple-News
TechEngage-Google-News

Recent Stories

  • Top-rated best dishwashers on Amazon for 2021
  • Samsung S21 series is here and we’ve got everything you need to know
  • Best laptop cooling pads for 2021 on Amazon
  • Best standing desks on Amazon for 2021
  • 14 best educational apps of 2021
A picture of cute kid with glasses

5 best brain training apps to make you smarter

Lumia series

Nokia Lumia Series – The Champion Of Generations!

A boy using a personal computer

Tips and benefits of cleaning a PC

How To Customize the Home Screen on Your Echo Show and Echo Spot

Footer

About Us

  • Advertise
  • Send us a tip
  • Startup Submission Questionnaire
  • Community Guidelines
  • Corrections Policy & Practice
  • Contact us

Discover

  • About
  • Newsroom
  • Advertise
  • Brand Kit
  • Partners
  • Staff
  • Our Ethics
  • Publication Principles
  • Contact us

Legal Pages

  • Reviews Guarantee
  • Community Guidelines
  • Cookies Policy
  • Comments Policy
  • Our Ethics
  • Disclaimer
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Download our apps

TechEngage-app-google-play-store

Copyright © 2021 · All Rights Reserved · TechEngage® is a Project of TechAbout LLC.
TechEngage® is a registered trademark in United Kingdom under Trademark Number UK00003417167 and is ISSN protected under the ISSN 2690-3776 and OCLC Number 1139335774.