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0 pointsnathantotten7y ago0 comments

Volvo already supports both. I can’t speak to android auto, but the CarPlay experience is awful. I’ve also used CarPlay in several GM vehicles with similar disappointing results.

Honest question, are there people that have had good CarPlay experiences?

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dawnerd7y ago

Yep, carplay was the sole deciding factor of my last car purchase and I've been happy with it since. There are some cars I've rented with absolutely horrific carplay integrations. Audi for some reason didn't use a touchscreen so everything is selected using their pretty terrible control wheel. A kia I rented turned on night mode on maps whenever the daytime running/parking lights were on - really weird. Nicest carplay I've had was a 2018 dodge charger. That screen they used was beautiful and huge.

Klathmon7y ago

That's interesting!

I have an Audi now with Android auto, and I prefer their non-touchscreen interface to the touchscreen one. Cars and touchscreens just don't work in my opinion, I'd much rather work using just a scroll wheel and selector.

Although AA might be better suited to it than carplay is.

And I mirror your feelings, AA was a significant factor in my purchase, and it is a non-negotiable feature in my next car purchase.

xirdstl7y ago

Yes, I love CarPlay in my car and the rentals I’ve used it in

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