Toyota introduces Apple Carplay®/Android Auto™ on select vehicles
Toyota will upgrade its multimedia system on select models to provide Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility from 1 October. (All images indicative only).
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales and Marketing, Sean Hanley said the availability of Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2 will offer customers the ability to access a number of apps on their mobile devices in a safe and convenient way.
"By offering Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2 compatibility in our vehicles, we are continuing to refine our market offerings and provide our customers with the products and services that enhance their lives,"
"The technology will allow our customers to stay informed, entertained and in touch with the wider world from behind the wheel, directly through the vehicles' upgraded multimedia systems."
Sean Hanley
Existing owners of the all-new HiAce and RAV4 models will be able to upgrade their multimedia systems with Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2 free of charge from 1 November.
Owners of latest generation Camry, Corolla hatch, and recently upgraded Prius will also be able to upgrade their multimedia system with the new technology at their local Toyota dealership for $199 from 1 November as well.
Toyota's upgraded multimedia system with Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2 will also be standard on the all-new Corolla sedan and upgraded C-HR that are due on sale in Australia before the end of the year.
Multiple Toyota models will have Apple CarPlay®1 and Android Auto™2 fitted as standard as the models are updated. See below for an applicability table:
| Model | Applicable Sale Date Range | Type | Price | Retro fitment available from |
| RAV4 | 8 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 | Retro fit |
Included in vehicle price |
1 November 2019 |
| From 1 Nov 2019 | Fitted Std | |||
| HiAce Van and Commuter | From 1 Nov 2019 | Retro fit | ||
| Fitted Std | ||||
| Granvia | From 14 Oct 2019 | Fitted Std | ||
| Camry | 21 Nov 2017 - 20 Oct 2019 | Retro fit | $199 | |
| From 21 Oct 2019 | Fitted Std | Included in vehicle price | ||
| Corolla Hatch | 15 Aug 2018 - 13 Oct 2019 | Retro fit | $199 | |
| From 14 Oct 2019 | Fitted Std | Included in vehicle price | ||
| Prius | 12 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 | Retro fit | $199 | |
| From 1 Oct 2019 | Fitted Std | Included in vehicle price |
Disclaimers
- CarPlay® is a trademark of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Requires compatible device, USB connection, mobile data, network reception & GPS signal. Mobile usage at user's cost. Apps subject to change. For details see toyota.com.au/connected.
- Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google LLC. Requires compatible device, USB connection, mobile data, network reception & GPS signal. Mobile usage at user's cost. Apps subject to change. For details see toyota.com.au/connected.