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Hyundai Releases Software Update to Expand CarPlay Support to Additional Vehicles

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Hyundai is releasing a software update that brings CarPlay support to eight new vehicles, including the 2016 Elantra GT, 2015 and 2016 non-hybrid Sonata, 2017 Santa Fe Sport, 2017 Santa Fe, 2015 and 2016 Genesis Sedan, and the 2016 Tucson.

The vehicles gaining CarPlay support through a software update join Hyundai's previously announced CarPlay models, the 2016 Sonata, 2017 Elantra, and the 2017 IONIQ. Hyundai has not officially announced the news, but dealers were sent a notice about the update on May 19. Dealer information suggests the update is supposed to be available as of today, May 24.

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Hyundai owners with an eligible vehicle can download the CarPlay update through the Hyundai website and are encouraged to go through the installation process themselves. A Mac or PC with an SD card slot or an external SD card reader is required to download the software and transfer the update to the vehicle's in-dash system. Software download times range from 25 minutes for Display Audio to more than three hours for Navigation if a map update is required.

CarPlay took several years to roll out to new vehicles, but there are now dozens of 2016 and 2017 vehicles available with CarPlay support. Apple maintains a list of vehicles that come equipped with CarPlay on its website, which sees updates every few weeks.

Update 5/25: Several MacRumors readers have confirmed that the CarPlay software update is now available for eligible vehicles.

(Thanks, Brad!)

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oghowie
129 months ago
Damn, I wish all manufacturers would do this. MB never released CarPlay for the C class they demoed a few years ago.
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ekwipt
129 months ago
c'mon mazda!
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DrumApple
129 months ago
I wish Jeep/Chrysler would release theirs already! And it better include 2016 models or I'll be fuming.
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AbSoluTc
126 months ago
Got a 2017 Santa Fe Limited Ultimate w/tech package 2 weeks ago. I loaded CarPlay a day after I got it and love how simple and clean it is. Just makes sense.

I will say it took me over a week to figure out how to adjust the navigation volume. I could not figure it out for the life of me. A couple of days ago I figured it out. You have to adjust the volume in the car, as the navigation is speaking. It will not adjust if it's not actively speaking. This is what got me. I tried it a couple times before but I guess it was after it spoke which made no adjustment.

Other than that, love it. Always wanted this car as the features you get for the money are excellent. IIHS Top Pick + for 2016 as well.
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N8Howell33
126 months ago
The update is out this morning for the Hyundai cars that were waiting for the Late July/Early August update!
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Trevorkian
129 months ago
Again, if you read, I said no carmakers have wireless carplay available YET. Not sure how I could possibly be more clear, nor how that is "not true". The upcoming BMW line, that is not out yet, is supposed to have it, though it is unclear whether it actually is released with it, or whether it will be an update, either way, it is not out yet.
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