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,
can you tell me if my car can be upgraded to Android auto/Carplay please.
YT68 ***
Thanks.
Hi Waseem, thanks for your question.
Your vehicle is eligible for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit. Your local Lexus Centre can advise further on this, please note a navigation update will also likely be required.
Thanks,
Lexus UK
My nx WR18*** can upgrade carplay？and how much
Hi there, thanks for your comment.
This vehicle is eligible for Apple CarPlay retrofit, your local Lexus Centre will be able to advise further.
Thanks,
Lexus UK
I have recently bought lexus ux250h 2019 ..i went to the dealer ship after the purchase for the apple carplay …the dealership said it cost 250 pounds to update ur car to play the apple carplay can you please tell me does it worth to pay 250 just for carplay just recently bought .
Hi Muhammad, thanks for getting in touch.
Apple CarPlay retrofit is a costed upgrade, it was not originally included in the specification of the vehicle that you have chosen. When it was introduced, the price increased to reflect this additional functionality.
There is a labour charge associated with the upgrade and it is also likely that the navigation system will require an update in order to be compatible with the improved software.
Thanks,
Lexus UK