In a significant first for Hyundai Motor Company Australia, All-new Tucson Active and ActiveX models support Apple CarPlay (from September), with Android Auto support to follow from early 2016.
Both systems offer seamless integration with existing Smartphone architectures to provide safe access to Google Maps or Apple Maps navigation, Siri or Google Voice command functions – including hands-free messaging and dictation – music, calendar entries, apps and more.
Support for Apple CarPlay will be available on All-new Tucson Active and ActiveX model variants sold from September 2015. Owners of vehicles delivered prior to September will be able to upgrade to CarPlay support via a simple software update, applied either at dealerships or at home.
In early 2016, Google Android Auto connectivity also will be possible via easy software updates in All-new Tucson Active and ActiveX.
“The beauty of these technologies is that they are powered by your Smartphone, they are dynamic and connected and therefore, easily updated,” says Senior Manager Product Planning, Andrew Tuitahi.
“When Apple and Google improve these systems, by tweaking performance, adding functionality, or enabling new apps, they will immediately be available in your Tucson.
“Nowadays, we are always connected and we live in that connected ecosystem all day, everyday – when we are walking, on the train, on the bus, at work and at dinner. It hasn’t mattered where we were … except in our cars. Until now, the car has been the one black spot. Tucson changes that.
“Apple and Google have created a protocol that allows Hyundai to give Tucson drivers safe, efficient in-car access to their smart phone’s ecosystem.”
