Steve Jobs famously compared tablets and laptops to cars and trucks, saying that cars would suit most people’s needs, but there would still be those who needed more powerful and capable trucks. If your automotive needs fall into the latter category, Honda has you covered with a CarPlay option in the 2018 Ridgeline …
Last year’s model was named North American Truck of the Year and a top safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Honda says that CarPlay compatibility is an option rather than a standard feature.
There are four 2WD models and five AWD models in the line-up, with prices ranging from $29,360 to $43,120.
The truck also has a range of safety-focused tech.
Honda continues to add CarPlay support to its vehicles, with the Odyssey Minivan, Civic Type R, Clarity, Accord and Fit Sport among the models to offer compatibility in the past few months.
It’s not just small trucks that offer CarPlay compatibility these days: it’s also available in both Scania and Volvo semis.
If your vehicle doesn’t offer a CarPlay option as standard, there is a wide range of aftermarket products available now – including the first wireless model, the Alpine ILX-107. Watch out for an upcoming review.
