Miffed about Mazda not offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support? You won’t have to for much longer, as the Japanese carmaker has confirmed that it will eventually add support of both smartphone connection options on its cars.
The news comes via Cars.com, which reported on an official statement by Mazda’s US arm. According to the company, it’s in the midst of “developing both systems to interface with our Mazda Connect [MZD Connect in other countries] infotainment system,” although there’s no official timeline for their availability as yet.
Interestingly, Mazda claims that support for the two systems will also be available as an upgrade for existing customers, with little modification needed. This should be good news for current owners of Mazda vehicles equipped with the MZD Connect system, although again, there is no information on timing or cost.
“Both software systems should be retroactively upgradable onto all Mazda Connect systems with a potentially minimal hardware addition needed,” the company stated. So, that’s three cheers both for those looking to buy a Mazda as well as those who have already purchased one, then. What do you think of this news? Sound off in the comments section after the jump.
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Existing system support a lot of third party mods so not surprised they can retrofit
Later Bermaz will increase price because of this updated infotainment system
They increase price whenever VT sneezes…
Android Auto is not available in Google Play (Malaysia).
Check for yourself.
Better than Nissan…
I find it amazing that a lot of buyers (in the US especially) will base their car buying decision on whether the car offers Apple Carplay and Android Auto. What a narrow point of view.
Yup, your pov is very narrow indeed. Everyone has different needs, android auto can be an important feature for some, like how mp3 support could have been important to others
Then, you better buy a stone age Flinstones’ car. Lol.
Why not, its built to allow a much safer way to access your smartphone if neccesary by ‘locking’ the screen yet remain functional
Very good indeed! All these gadget is vulnerable to hackers…
How bout Toyota, even the Altis not Android but propriety software..very dissapointed
not sure if good or bad
When will MBM introduce this in its Merc models’ Comand system at least as a software upgrade. As it is the Comand’s Malaysian map navigation system is basically useless, and trying to use voice activation to find destinations doesn’t work at all. I always use Waze on my handphone instead. I think this is the biggest letdown in what is a fine line up of current Merc models.
MB has been making crap cars for decades..keep believing the 3 pointed start hype…..Mazda on the other hand has been accused of setting high prices…well market forces will decide..at the end of the day…people that want to buy one ..will still buy one..they have always been a bit more niche and premium than the other mainstream japs anyway…
no timeline… the waiting is like forever.. so now only planning, in what stage no one knows…