Lexus is pleased to announce that owners of compatible UX, NX and ES models now have the possibility of an upgrade to their vehicle’s multimedia system to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration*.
Compatible vehicles for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade:
- Lexus UX models produced from January 2019 to September 2019
- Lexus NX models produced from September 2018 to September 2019
- Lexus ES models produced from October 2018 to September 2019
This Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade allows owners to access the services included in their mobile phone on the multimedia display screen and action them through voice activation or by manually prompting through the steering wheel controls or touchscreen itself. In this way they will be able to safely enjoy applications such as Google Maps, Spotify, Amazon Music, WhatsApp and Waze without the need to directly interact with their mobile phone.
The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrade for compatible vehicles will be carried out by appointment at your local Lexus centre. Lexus recommends that owners arrange to have the upgrade installed during a scheduled service.
For more information on software upgrade pricing and to confirm vehicle compatibility, please contact your local Lexus centre.
*Lexus has installed its enhanced multimedia system as standard equipment across all vehicles since the 2020 model year. Depending on vehicle and specification, this means that most Lexus models with this system will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality.
Is it possible to do an upgrade to a is 300h/2019 model?
Good morning Tijo,
Thanks for your query. Please could you clarify your current version of the head unit?
Kind regards,
Lexus UK
I have 2019 reg UX 250 , Takumi , will this car be eligible for an upgrade for apple car play ? My registration is HT6***
Hello Shankar,
Thank you for your question, and apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
Please could you send us your VIN, so we can confirm this for you.
Many thanks,
Lexus UK
Hi,
Would I be able to upgrade a RX-L 450h Premier? Not sure of the model of the head unit but I believe it is the Premium (Mark Levison). It is September 2018 model on a 68 plate
Thanks
Andrew
Morning Andrew,
Regrettably, the Apple Car Play and Android Auto upgrade is only available for Lexus UX, NX and ES models. Sorry!
Thank you.
I got a Lexus NX 300h in 2018 September model(GJ68DLE). Does this model have Apple CarPlay? If not then how much it will cost to install?
Thanks
Hello Nese,
Thank you very much for your questions.
Please could we request your VIN/Vehicle registration number, so we can double check this for you.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Many thanks,
Lexus UK
Hi Shankar,
I have a Lexus UX 250H 2019 (VRM: LG19YGC VIN: JTHY65BH702005555) and would be interested in this upgrade as I currently don’t have Apple Carplay and Android Auto support on my head unit.
Kind Regards,
Tuan
Good morning Tuan,
Thank you for your comment. We would recommend that you visit your local Lexus centre for further information regarding this upgrade.
This is because a thorough technical inspection would be necessary to review eligibility.
Find your local Lexus centre here: https://www.lexus.co.uk/
Kind regards,
Lexus UK
Hi, I’m going to collect a used 2019 Lexus UX 250h Takumi in a couple of weeks. I understand from this message that it does not have Android auto/Apple car play by default but may be eligible for an update.
Can you please advise if this is something that can be done when I collect the car, or does this need to be booked in specifically via a separate method with a local Lexus dealership?
Good morning Muhammad,
Many thanks for your query. Please could you clarify either your VIN/Registration number so that we can investigate this matter further.
Kind regards,
Lexus UK
Hi I recently bought a 2019 69 reg Lexus CT200h F sport from Arnold Clark just wondering if I can upgrade to apple CarPlay? Thanks
Good morning Javed,
Thank you very much for your query. Unfortunately, there is currently no option for your vehicle to have an Apple CarPlay upgrade.
We hope this helps, if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Kind regards,
Lexus UK
IS300h Takumi 2019, can be upgraded to android auto/car play?
Good morning Konstantinos,
Many thanks for your query. Please could you clarify either your VIN/Registration number so that we can investigate this matter further.
Kind regards,
Lexus UK