Back in 2018, we reported that Mazda Australia would be offering a retrofit kit for older models that did not come with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. Since then, the company has rolled out the kit to customers in the country, currently priced at AUD503.53 (RM1,483), which left us thinking if such an option has been offered here.
A quick check with Bermaz reveals that customers can indeed upgrade their Mazdas with the feature, although it will cost you RM1,055, inclusive of labour. The retrofit is applicable to vehicles with the MZD Connect system, so common models like the fourth-generation Mazda 2, third-generation Mazda 3 and first-generation CX-5 facelift should be covered.
The kit consists of a hub module, along with a cable harness and the necessary software update to enable the function. Once completed, you’ll need to plug your phone in for Android Auto or Apple CarPlay to work, with access via the touchscreen, voice command or the Commander Control dial.
The function is already available in more recent models introduced by Bermaz, including the CX-30, CX-8, facelifted Mazda 2, fourth-generation Mazda 3 as well as the updated Mazda 6, CX-5, CX-9 and MX-5 RF.
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At Rm 1k, I an get a better HU with native AA and CP function. What is Bermaz smoking for just an update?
After market HU doesn’t integrate 1 piece to the in car CAN.
You won’t get full integration unit with 1K, lots or scarify function and most important, you don’t know what other incompatibility it will create.
What are you smoking bro? Native HU required to use Mazda’s other driver systems.
is this old news? it has been offered as an upgrade a year ago from Bermaz? currently with discount cost less than one k
Nowadays it is popular to goreng old news into new news as if its ‘fresh’, people don’t seem to care because M’sians mudah lupa.
Even Rm50 is too expensive for just an update. Bermaz should give it free OTA as an incentive for current owners to remain loyal. Do it like what Proton did with their GKUI’ed cars.
it doesn’t shows you remain loyal if you still driving a Mazda…. you expect lifetime service free update for you?
If Microsoft were to make me pay each time they update Windows 10, I would be a very poor man forcing me to sell my Veyron.
People want MRCC too!
Hari-hari mahu mrcc, nanti bagi lu cakap mahal bulak …haaaa
Mahal takpa. Aku boleh bayar ma!
Bagi pun bukan mau beli. Meroyan lagi ada la
Just give it for free alright
Heeeeyyy Bermaz. What happened to the CKD plan for CX-30?
Just confirmed with one SA, after 15 June, we get 6 years warranty, 6 years free service. Wallawehh!
I just called Mazda Glenmarie SC and the reception said no Android Auto upgrade offered only CarPlay. Either this blog is wrong or they did not inform the recept.