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 understand that this upgrage has not been rolled out for GS models yet. Mine is an ’18 GSF and I currently use it with the screen off at all times. Is Lexus planning to bring out an upgrade for older models? It’s just a waste that these systems aren’t even 5 years old but are already obsolete. I have an almost 13″ big screen, yet I still have to use a suction mount smartphone holder and have a big empty space in the middle of the dash.
Kind regards,
Peter
Hello Peter, thanks for your comment.
We apprecate your feedback and will pass this on to the wider team.
The Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade is based on system compatibility for retrofitting these functions. Therefore, we currently have no information on this becoming available for Lexus GS models.
We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused.
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Is my 2018 Lexus NX 300h capable of having Apple Car Play installed? Plate: FV67 VNB
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Ade
Hello Ade, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay retrofit.
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Hi, is my Lexus nx 300h 2018 plate compatible with CarPlay?
Hello, thanks for your question.
Please provide your Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
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Is apple CarPlay retrofit compatible with a 2020 LC500?
Reg SJ70 XOR
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Hello Yousuf, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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Hi there! Is my Lexus NX registered in September 2016 compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade? Registration: W6LF J
Hello Natalia, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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Hi, I appreciate that my car is too old for this promotion but can I pay for a Apple car play enabled upgrade through my dealership? BG15FBE
Hello James, thanks for your comment.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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can I upgrade RX450h 2019 by removing the current system electronics and installing the 2020 electronics and thus gaining access to Android auto?
While I recognise that would be a very expensive way to do this, rather than a simple additive box, by replacing the whole system, it does get us to where we want to be!
Hello Dave, thanks for your question.
We cannot advise on modifications like this.
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Hello,
Is my RC 300h reg number HV70OZT compatible with the CarPlay upgrade?
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George
Hello George, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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I have Lexus RX450 (Reg no.AG 60MEZ) is possible to do car play upgrade.
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Denis.
Hello Denis, thanks for your comment.
This vehicle is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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I have a 2016 Lexus Nx 300h can i add apple CarPlay?
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Hello Sunil, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not compatible with Apple CarPlay.
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