Here's Which Vehicle Brands Will and Won't Offer Apple's CarPlay Ultra

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Apple last month announced the launch of CarPlay Ultra, the long-awaited next-generation version of its CarPlay software system for vehicles.

CarPlay Ultra Climate Controls
There was news this week about which automakers will and won't offer CarPlay Ultra, and we have provided an updated list below.

CarPlay Ultra is currently limited to newer Aston Martin vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Fortunately, if you cannot afford a $250,000 luxury vehicle, the software system will eventually be available in more affordable vehicles.

Apple CarPlay Ultra cluster Maps
Apple said "many" other automakers around the world plan to offer CarPlay Ultra over the next year and beyond, including Korean brands Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

Earlier this week, Porsche also reaffirmed its commitment to CarPlay Ultra.

Apple first previewed the next generation ‌of CarPlay‌ all the way back at WWDC 2022, and at the time it shared a long list of automakers that were committed to offering the software system. The list is more than three years old, and it is not entirely accurate anymore.

The list was as follows:

  • Acura
  • Audi
  • Ford
  • Honda
  • Infiniti
  • Jaguar
  • Land Rover
  • Lincoln
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Nissan
  • Polestar
  • Porsche
  • Renault
  • Volvo

According to a report this week from the Financial Times, there are at least five automakers on that list that have since confirmed that they have no plans to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Renault, and Volvo.

All in all, here is where things stand currently.

Currently Offers CarPlay Ultra

  • Aston Martin

Will Offer CarPlay Ultra

  • Hyundai
  • Kia
  • Genesis
  • Porsche

Won't Offer CarPlay Ultra

  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Polestar
  • Renault
  • Volvo

General Motors controversially ditched the regular version of CarPlay in its new electric vehicles, so it is likely to pass on CarPlay Ultra too. That means vehicles from brands like Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC are unlikely to offer CarPlay Ultra.

Maybe

  • Honda
  • Acura
  • Ford
  • Lincoln
  • Nissan
  • Infiniti
  • Jaguar
  • Land Rover

Unknown

  • Toyota
  • Lexus
  • Chrysler
  • Dodge
  • Jeep
  • RAM
  • Volkswagen
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Top Rated Comments

gank41 Avatar
gank41
18 weeks ago

General Motors controversially ditched the regular version of CarPlay in its new electric vehicles ('https://www.macrumors.com/2024/11/05/gm-further-explains-phasing-out-carplay/'), so it is likely to pass on CarPlay Ultra too. That means vehicles from brands like Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC are unlikely to offer CarPlay Ultra.
This is the main reason I won’t buy another GM car. And I’ve owned mostly GM cars over the last 35 years.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
turbineseaplane
18 weeks ago

This is the main reason I won’t be another GM car. And I’ve owned mostly GM cars over the last 35 years.
GM has chosen the worst route possible here.
(I'm a Chevy Bolt EV owner)

No CarPlay and no CarPlay Ultra.

I'm out on them moving forward, barring a course correction.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
turbineseaplane
18 weeks ago

Currently Offers CarPlay Ultra

* Aston Martin

Will Offer CarPlay Ultra

* Hyundai
* Kia
* Genesis
* Porsche

Won't Offer CarPlay Ultra

* Audi
* BMW
* Mercedes-Benz
* Polestar
* Renault
* Volvo

Not great ... missing a lot of really great cars in the "won't offer" category.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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turbineseaplane
18 weeks ago
Personally, I'd like to see all brands offer:

1. OEM solution - also used as fallback
2. Normal CarPlay as part of their overal OEM solution
3. CarPlay Ultra as, I would assume, an upgrade tier.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CWallace Avatar
CWallace
18 weeks ago
Not that I actually expect it to happen, but my 2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited does have dual LCD displays (primary and secondary) so it would be cool if it somehow gets CarPlay Ultra.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
popltree2 Avatar
popltree2
18 weeks ago
I'd like to know what Mazda's plans are.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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