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.
Hi ,
I contacted the local agent in Liverpool ( Bootle ) and he asked me for 405 pounds after discount ! Although my car lexus nx300h 2018 , can I help to obtain the service with this amount (80) pounds
Thank you
Hello Abdulaziz,
We apologise about the confusion this has caused.
The price of the installation of Apple CarPlay with a service is £80.
The price of the service itself is not £80.
Thanks.
I’d like to contact your technical team to discuss about the service and the cost
Good afternoon.
We’d recommend contacting your local Lexus Centre, their details can be found here: https://www.lexus.co.uk/forms/find-a-centre
Thank you.
Hi, is my CT200H with registration LL61 EFN compatible with this upgrade?
Hello Tom,
Thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, this vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.
Thanks.
Hello,
I am not sure if this Lexus NX300h 2018 model has the apple carepaly? if not, if I need to install how much price will be for complete installation/
kind regards
Nese
Hello Nese,
Please may you provide your Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
GJ68DLE
If carplay is not compatible, can install ratrofit?
Hello Nese,
Unfortunately, this vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
The upgrade is installed through a retro-fit.
Thanks.
Is any way I can podcast my Iphone to the car screen? iphone apps like google map navigation.
Hello Nese,
Our Multimedia and Connectivity Team would be best placed to advise you on this.
Please contact them here – https://www.lexus.co.uk/forms/customer-relations-contact-us.
Thanks.
Hi. I know it’s not included in the title of this article but I’m aware that is in other markets so wondered if the RC300 (reg: RK68 RNU) can be upgraded to provide Android Auto with a Lexus supplied and installed product. Thanks!
Hello Michael,
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, this vehicle is not compatible with the Android Auto upgrade.
Thanks.
Hi – Can my NX300h be upgraded to apple carplay? . KL68EZC
Hello Jubi,
Thanks for your question.
This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
Please contact your Lexus Centre to get this fitted.
Thanks.
sorry typo – should read KL68 EZD
Hi
I’ve got 2019 UX (Reg: DF19NTO). Can I upgrade my multimedia software to use Apple car or not?
If yes, how much does it cost, please?
Thanks
Hello Siyavash,
Thanks for your question.
This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
Please contact your Lexus Centre for details on pricing and to get this installed.
Many thanks.
Hi,
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Thanks
Hi, can I get Apple CarPlay upgrade for my 2017 RC300h? Thanks John
Hello John,
Thanks for your question.
Please may you provide your Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this for you.
Thanks.
I’ve got a 2019 NX 300h with Nav and apply car play. But not android Auto. It is a USA model, and no one seems to be able to provide info as to if an uprgrade is available for Android Auto… and if not, why is it available in Australia, UK, and other places, but not USA
Hello Andy.
We’re sorry, we can only comment on UK models.
Thank you.
I have a Lexus UX 250 h reg GX19YZG can I upgrade to Apple CarPlay?
Hello Martin, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade. Please contact your Lexus Centre to get this installed.
Thanks.