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I’m revisiting the Mazda CX-5 and HOORAY it now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto! Which is such a great BabyDrive feature!  It seems to work with both the touch screen and roller and I found it really simple to connect my phone to. This is something that has bothered me about all Mazdas until now… they’re fantastic cars but I didn’t like the media system. If you buy a new Mazda it will come with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto or older models from 2014 onwards can now have it fitted for about $500. Looking to buy a new car? Our partner OnlineAuto knows which models have the quickest delivery times and offer a hassle-free, haggle-free buying process that helps you get the best deal possible. They'll even deliver your new car direct to you with a full tank of fuel! Learn more: BabyDrive.com.au/OnlineAuto It’s catch-up time for Mazda! If you own a 2014, 2016 or 2017 Mazda, you might now be able to install Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Time was overdue for Mazda to make Apple CarPlay and Android Auto a feature in its new models. Now the manufacturer is seeking to make up for time lost in this domain. During a presentation organized by Mazda Canada to present the new technologies included in the new 2019 CX-9 (just starting to arrive at Canadian dealerships as we write this), Mazda provided an exclusive scoop on what it’s about to offer its existing clientele. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration will thus be possible in the new 2019 CX-9, as well as in the other new 2019 models coming up in the next while (except for the MX-5, which has it as an option). But Mazda will also make it possible for owners of certain older Mazda models as far back as 2014 to get the technology installed on their car! This is still not a commonplace option offered in the industry, and represents a clever move by Mazda to leapfrog back to the forefront in the area of connectivity. The company has invited criticism for the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration in its vehicles, even as most manufacturers have been offering it for some time now. Two birds with one stone, as they say! Eligible models Eligible models will have to integrate the Mazda Connect and HMI Commander systems. If your car meets the criteria and is among the models listed below, you can take advantage of this update: - 2014-2018 Mazda3- 2016-2018 Mazda6- 2016-2019 Mazda MX-5- 2017-2019 Mazda MX-5 RF- 2016-2019 Mazda CX-3- 2016-2018 Mazda CX-5 - 2016-2018 Mazda CX-9 Phone mirroring technology in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto has revolutionised the way we interact with car multimedia systems. It makes good sense too, as so much is now available to do through our phones, why should automakers even attempt to compete with the software of Silicon Valley masters? To boot, CarPlay and Android Auto are essentially safety features, reducing distractions and allowing important calls and texts to be made without the need to take your eyes off the road. Even so, Mazda was a little late to the punch. Not as late as key rival, Toyota, mind you, but Mazda stuck to its guns on its primarily dial-controlled MZD Connect multimedia system (introduced in 2014) for a long time without phone mirroring. Facing strong demand though, the brand decided to not only introduce CarPlay and Android Auto to new vehicles, but also offer upgrades to all cars with the existing MZD systems as far back as 2014. This means every Mazda vehicle with MZD, from the entry-level Mazda2 hatch to the flagship CX-9 are able to be upgraded at a flat cost of $503.53 as of July 2020. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto explained The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit are a dealer-fit option which requires the installation of physical hardware. Owners of pre-2018 vehicles wanting to inquire about the upgrade should do so at their local dealer. It's worth noting that on many Mazda models, touch capability is limited or non-existent, with even phone mirroring controlled through the brand's dial system - a method which some consider to be an annoying alternative for user interfaces designed with touchscreen surfaces in mind. If you are perhaps looking at purchasing a used Mazda and are looking for details on whether a car you are considering has the upgrade – consult our list of model years and generations that either have the hardware or are capable of receiving the upgrade. Mazda3 – The Mazda3 received the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto software update in late 2018. Cars from before that date can be upgraded dating back to 2014 when the BM Series was introduced so long as the variant in question has the MZD screen. Mazda CX-5 – The CX-5 shortly followed the BT-50 with the Apple CarPlay update alongside its CX-9 big brother in late 2018. Models from before that can be upgraded so long as they have MZD Connect from the 2014 (KE Series 2) model year. Mazda CX-3 – The CX-3 received the update along with its model year 2019 facelift unveiled in August of 2018. Cars prior to that can be upgraded so long as they had the MZD Connect system which launched in the CX-3 in 2015. Mazda CX-9 – The CX-9 large SUV received the Apple CarPlay update along with the CX-5 mid-sizer from late 2018. Models from before that time can receive the dealer upgrade as far back as 2016 when the current TC generation launched. Mazda6 – The Mazda6 sedan and wagon received the CarPlay and Android Auto update from late 2018 onward, but can be retrofitted from 2014 when the GJ Series 2 was introduced. Mazda2 – The Mazda2 received Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in late 2018, although variants with the MZD multimedia screen can be retrofitted back to 2015 when the DL Series was introduced. Mazda MX5 – The MX-5 (that some from overseas may know as the Mazda Miata) received Apple CarPlay and Android Auto along with its 2018 model year update. Cars with the MZD screen hardware can be updated back to the year in which the ND Series was introduced – 2015. The Abarth 124 (introduced 2016) which shares its underpinnings and multimedia system with the ND MX-5 can also be upgraded with the Mazda part kit, but this method is unofficial and not endorsed by Fiat. Mazda BT-50 – Funnily enough, the Ford Ranger-based BT-50 ute was the first Mazda to receive the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto update in May of 2018 – though mainly because it came standard with a third-party Alpine head unit rather than the brand’s MZD Connect system. When it comes to retrofitting Apple CarPlay to BT-50s before then, you’re on your own with a third-party unit. Mazda5 – The Mazda5 was the brand’s people mover (the replacement for the once-offered-in-Australia Mazda Premacy). While there are some grey-imported examples on Australia’s roads, the slow-selling minivan was discontinued in 2018 and never shared the current line-up’s styling, interior, or multimedia system. As such, phone mirroring tech was never available on these models. Use your in-vehicle display to easily and safely access calling, messaging, music and map apps that are familiar to you. Functions such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on Mazda Connect. Learn more here > If your Mazda is fitted with the MZD Connect infotainment system, first introduced to the Australian market in early 2014, you are able to purchase the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto upgrade kit for $514.46 (recommended fitted price). If you are interested in purchasing the kit, please book your Mazda in to your nearest Mazda Dealership, where a straightforward hardware and software retrofit process will be completed in several hours. Please refer to the Apple or Android online service centres to troubleshoot your issue. Please see the below links Learn more about Android Auto: https://www.android.com/auto/ |
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