This story is of particular interest to me since I own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Currently it has Apple Siri Eyes Free integration which works really well. But Hyundai has teased for some time that Apple CarPlay is coming. Just before the holiday, it was announced via the Detroit Free Press that CarPlay is coming to the Sonata in 2016. But that’s where the good news ends:
Hyundai says owners will have to buy an SD card with new software to get the system. That contradicts the company’s earlier assurance that the system would be a free download for customers who bought a properly equipped 2015 or ’16 Sonata midsize sedan. Hyundai already offers Android Auto in the cars for Google phone users at no additional charge.
“Hyundai and Apple are committed to delivering drivers the best possible experience while using CarPlay in their vehicles,” according to a statement from Hyundai. “We are currently working together to complete CarPlay integration.”
I have to say that this is a #EpicFail for the following reasons.
So one has to wonder why Hyundai thinks that they can charge for CarPlay. Seeing as they didn’t charge for Android Auto, one has to wonder if they’re trying to gouge Apple users. It also doesn’t help that Hyundai promised this for free according to the Detroit Free Press and now they have changed course, which has the feel of “bait and switch” to those observing from the outside. Take it from me, this is something that is not going to end well for Hyundai and they will be well advised to change course before the bad press overwhelms any positive spin that they can possibly get out of this.
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#Fail: You Will Have To Pay To Get Apple CarPlay In Your Hyundai
This story is of particular interest to me since I own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Currently it has Apple Siri Eyes Free integration which works really well. But Hyundai has teased for some time that Apple CarPlay is coming. Just before the holiday, it was announced via the Detroit Free Press that CarPlay is coming to the Sonata in 2016. But that’s where the good news ends:
Hyundai says owners will have to buy an SD card with new software to get the system. That contradicts the company’s earlier assurance that the system would be a free download for customers who bought a properly equipped 2015 or ’16 Sonata midsize sedan. Hyundai already offers Android Auto in the cars for Google phone users at no additional charge.
“Hyundai and Apple are committed to delivering drivers the best possible experience while using CarPlay in their vehicles,” according to a statement from Hyundai. “We are currently working together to complete CarPlay integration.”
I have to say that this is a #EpicFail for the following reasons.
So one has to wonder why Hyundai thinks that they can charge for CarPlay. Seeing as they didn’t charge for Android Auto, one has to wonder if they’re trying to gouge Apple users. It also doesn’t help that Hyundai promised this for free according to the Detroit Free Press and now they have changed course, which has the feel of “bait and switch” to those observing from the outside. Take it from me, this is something that is not going to end well for Hyundai and they will be well advised to change course before the bad press overwhelms any positive spin that they can possibly get out of this.
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