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Which cars are compatible with Apple CarPlay?

La rédaction Modys Publié le 9 December 2025 2 min de lecture
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Publié le 9 December 2025 par Pistonelle Vectalia : date de mise à jour de l'article 9 December 2025

Apple CarPlay is Apple’s iOS specifically designed for vehicles. Extremely convenient, this operating system allows you to enjoy an in-car multimedia system and GPS navigation with just an iPhone.

Things to know about Apple CarPlay

  • Features offered by Apple CarPlay

Voice assistance and hands-free kit Once Apple CarPlay is activated, you can use Apple’s Siri voice assistant. With this technology, you can search the internet, check your emails, send messages and texts, and more. It can also function as a hands-free kit via Bluetooth. This very practical feature complies with the law regarding mobile phone use while driving.

  • Multimedia

To play your favorite playlists in your car, simply access iTunes. In addition to this music player, Apple CarPlay also supports Deezer and Spotify. GPS

  • During a

car trip , for assistance, you can navigate using the Apple Maps app. In addition, this iOS is also compatible with other navigation software such as Waze, Google Maps, and Mappy Routes. Access to third-party applicationsBeyond Apple products and services, with CarPlay, you will be able to use other applications such as WhatsApp and Pandora.

  • Car makes and models compatible with Apple CarPlay

Available since 2013, the car brands that may be compatible with Apple CarPlay are:

Renault

Peugeot

  • BMW
  • Volkswagen
  • Chrysler
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Ford
  • Fiat
  • Mitsubishi
  • Fiat
  • Volvo
  • This list is not exhaustive; however, if your car was released after 2013, there is a good chance that it is compatible with this iOS.
  • Technique for using CarPlay with incompatible cars

If your vehicle isn’t compatible with CarPlay, there’s still a solution. You can buy a 1DIN or 2DIN car radio that has a processor, RAM, and internal storage. To install Apple CarPlay on this device, simply use a USB drive.

Which is better: Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?

Generally, most Bluetooth car radios run on Android. However, if you primarily use Apple devices, it would be preferable to use Apple CarPlay. With this system, you can not only benefit from all Apple services, but it’s also easier to connect your iPhone to the radio via various connections (USB cable, Bluetooth, MirrorLink, etc.).

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