Carplay Wireless Coming To Mini Australia Honda Adds To 2019 Hr V More

Apple’s CarPlay infotainment feature in cars is available in more places than ever today, but it’s not a standard in every make and model yet. Read on for a roundup of some of the latest new cars to offer CarPlay.

First up is Mini Australia which shared this summer that it’s bringing Wireless CarPlay to 2018 ‘LCI’ Hatch and Convertible models. BMW was first to offer Wireless CarPlay in the US through its iDrive system (which includes its Mini brand), and CarAdvice calls this a first for Australia:

Meanwhile, Adam Davis, product communications manager for BMW Group Australia, said the standard fitment of wireless Apple CarPlay across the Mini Hatch and Convertible ranges gives the brand a unique selling point. […]

“We believe this is the first such offering within this segment, and it gives the new MINI another point of difference.”

Back in the US, Honda recently announced availability of its 2019 HR-V, a subcompact SUV, with newly added Apple CarPlay support. Honda has supported CarPlay on several of its new models in recent years, but the HR-V has missed out until now.

Earlier this week, Buick shared that its 2019 Regal will hit the market with an upgraded infotainment system that works with CarPlay:

And for Mazda drivers awaiting promised CarPlay support, the car maker confirmed availability will be ready in September as a free dealer upgrade on recent cars. Starting in November, Mazda will include CarPlay support off the lot.

Today, Mazda announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will finally be available nationwide starting in September. From AutomobileMag: