5 Sought After Feature, Added Resale Value
Consumers are increasingly looking for compatibility with CarPlay and in-car smartphone mirroring when purchasing cars, according to a survey by Strategy Analytics. Over half of respondents reported that they were “interested” in vehicles equipped with CarPlay, while nearly a quarter listed it as a “must have” feature. So it’s little surprise that a broader range of car manufacturers have worked to make CarPlay a copilot.
Earlier this year, Toyota finally announced that it was embracing CarPlay with its 2019 Corolla hatchback. And just this month, the Japanese manufacturer’s luxury brand Lexus announced that its 2019 ES sedan will support CarPlay, with Android Auto support being notably absent. The luxury car will be no slouch when it comes to tech features, including an 8-inch display, that you can expand to 12.3 inches if you so desire. There are currently over 300 car models, including many from popular brands like Chevrolet, Ford, BMW, and Kia, that support CarPlay. CarPlay has even moved into motorcycles, thanks to Honda, which recently unveiled the smartphone-compatible Gold Wing.