Roger Fingas
An upcoming crossover SUV, the 2018 Outlander Sport, will be Mitsubishi's next vehicle to support Apple's CarPlay, the Japanese automaker announced on Wednesday.
Both CarPlay and Google's Android Auto will be supported through a . The vehicle will also have a new, optional Touring package with various upgrades like driver-assist technologies, but it's not yet clear if CarPlay will get improvements like a larger touchscreen.
Mitsubishi is in fact being quiet on most details, promising to showcase the new Outlander at next week's New York International Auto Show ahead of a fall launch.
The earliest Mitsubishi vehicles to support CarPlay were the Mirage and the Pajero, in model years as far back as 2016. The Outlander line has only been compatible as of 2017 editions.
Fellow Japanese automaker Subaru recently confirmed CarPlay for another crossover SUV, the 2018 Crosstrek.
Most Japanese car companies are now backing Apple's platform, other examples being Honda, Nissan, and Suzuki. The only major gap is Toyota, which has actively refused to support CarPlay.
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I wonder if the rumoured BEV version with 200mile range will be announced?
Really Toyota? What are you waiting for?
I would buy a 2018 Highlander the absolute second they announce Apple Carplay & Android Auto support. As it stands they seem to be the only major manufacturer refusing to jump on board.. and are still offering their old ass EnTune system. Which means the Ford Explorer and Honda Pilot are still my current 3row SUV favourites.
Avoid Mitsubishi. Their dealers are terrible and the vehicle quality is below average.
Mitsubishi is by far the worst in quality of any Japanese manufacturers. I can't think anyone that uses poorer quality materials...
Yes, I own a Mitsubishi. Big mistake.
If you are looking for low cost with decent quality KIA is probably your best bet. American vehicles are also pretty good these days...
Apple support is becoming universal. That's the last thing to look at when buying a car.
Wife and I lease 2 Prius (I don't know how to make that plural - Priuses?) - and love the cars. Getting north of 50MPG week after week. This is the third time we've leased from our local family-owned Toyota dealer - they have always treated us right. I was in the dealership last week for a regularly scheduled maintenance and ran into our sales manager. I told him our 3-year lease is up in 1 year and I wouldn't be renewing with Toyota because no Car Play. His eyes nearly popped out of his head - he couldn't believe that one thing would be a deal breaker. But it is for me. EnTune so totally sucks.