More Kia and Hyundai cars start getting wireless CarPlay and Android Auto (but there’s a catch)

Interestingly enough, if you own a high-end Hyundai or Kia car with built-in navigation, chances are you don’t have wireless CarPlay (or Android Auto, for that matter), while lower trim cars support it. charge for years. NOW, 9to5Mac Reports Hyundai is starting to roll out a firmware update that adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto… but there’s a catch.

Some high-end Hyundai and Kia cars should soon get wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support.

The problem is, in fact, that the firmware will be available to car owners in Europe, while drivers in the United States will have to wait for the moment. The update that brings support for wireless CarPlay was announced this week on Hyundai websitealso on Kia website, and it is called October 2023 “Navigation Map and Software Update”. This is, as we already mentioned, only for European drivers. THE disappointing part – there is no concrete date for the update for US and Canadian drivers.

Here are all the cars that will support this update:

Despite these limitations, the update is a step in the right direction. After all, it seems somewhat unfair that owners of higher-end, more expensive, more feature-packed cars are missing out on a basic feature that lower-end models have had for what seems like forever. When we know more, we’ll be sure to let you know!