If you purchased a Current Generation 2017 Camry, a Current Generation 2018 Corolla Hatch or a Post-facelift 2018 Prius you can have CarPlay® and Android Auto™ installed for $199 inc. GST by booking a service at a Toyota Dealer. To make the process easier, if you book your install through myToyota you’ll have all your details conveniently stored in one place for next time.
This is a great deal considering the price of Android Auto/ ApplePay units. I will miss out as I have a 2016 Corolla.
Good price. Paid $495 for my Mazda CX-9 last year.
That's a great price for a Mazda CX-9.
Must have been a write off
Take notice Holden!
I thought Holden already had apple car play and android auto on vehicle built 2016 and up. Unless its a cheap vehicle?
Wow really? I bought VW Golf in Feb 2016 and it was loaded with apple carplay and Android and I thought every new car manufactured from 2016 would have this equiped default. Now needs to pay to have this even cars made in 2018?
BMW charges an ongoing subscription even - https://m.drive.com.au/motor-news/bmw-australia-to-charge-an…
Total joke.
BMW has wireless Apple CarPlay/android auto so the subscription is to the embedded mobile network card.
The network card would just be a wifi one, not some sort of 3G/4G one that requires any sort of on-going payment.
Hilarious they think BMW iDrive is more intuitive 😂
BMW don't have Android Auto.
They arrogantly believe everyone should have an Apple phone…
It's why I'm not even looking at one as a new car.
Not high yield enough?
yeah but we toyota owner don't have to worry about its gearbox or diesel emission sensor failing 1 day after warranty expire, or if it does we'll get airtasker to replace it for $50
It's a toyota, electric windows for rear passengers were still an option in 2010. Cruise control on a 2019 kluger is still on an aftermarket style stalk behind the steering wheel. 2018 gx model 79 series landcruiser doesnt have cruise control.
LOL - I own a 2010 Corolla with the manual rear windows. Makes me laugh when passengers notice!
Lol, it took me a month to notice manual rear windows after buying my 2010 corolla. I remember being devo’d at the time, had I noticed I would have just paid extra for the conquest model
Yeah I wouldn't really use the 79 series as a sign of features, or lack thereof. It's selling point is in its basicness, which is why you'll find at least 1 on every mine site, on every farm, and even underground.
Oh, and cruise control became standard on the 79 series in 2016 so I dunno what you're talking about 2018 for
aftermarket style stalk behind the steering wheel
That is by far the best, easiest and safest way to use cruise control. Wish every manufacturer did this instead of crowding the steering wheel with buttons.
There is nothing less safe about buttons, the stick probably less safe
Its not that Toyota couldn't do it, its a licencing thing. They didn't want to pay apple for it.
No, it was because they were trying to preserve the up sell of the entertainment unit. Want sat nav, pay for the higher spec model.
I agree, they spent a lot on various levels of internal infotainment systems development and wanted to sell that instead
Can you’ post a source on this licensing fee Apple supposedly charges? I’ve heard people say this before but can’t find any proof.
I hope it's not true, being slugged for apple pay through the bank and apparently car pay when I buy a car, and I don't even own a apple device…
Apple requires banks to give it a cut of the interchange fees associated with Apple Pay, but it doesn't allow banks to recoup these costs from their customers.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/banks-surrender-on-apple-pay-…
Though we know the banks here are probably recouping that in some other "service fees"
Think of Apple and Google Pay as the alternative to Visa and Mastercard. When a payment is made, these providers will communicate with your bank to approve or reject your transactions. Hence they charge a fee for the connection and clearance service.
@BudgetAce: Apple Pay and Google Pay are a token of your Visa and/or Mastercard. It's still a Visa or Mastercard transaction.
My understanding the Apple hold off was due to Toyota not wanting to share data or something like that ….shrugs whatever the decision cost them a number of sales last year, well mine anyways
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/bmw-carplay-fee-highway-r…
I was left wondering: just what does Apple charge for CarPlay, and indeed what does Google charge for Android Auto?
In speaking with multiple sources at various manufacturers who offer cars with Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto, I was quickly able to confirm that such fees, at least right now, do not exist. CarPlay and Android Auto, which are free for we consumers to use, are also provided for free for manufacturers to embed into their cars.
An Apple representative confirmed to me that there are no fees to automotive OEMs to enter Apple's Made for iPhone (MFi) program, nor any sort of ongoing royalty payments or additional fees related to CarPlay.
Better than Mazda flogging people $500!
Yet they managed to create a high demand for it back then, selling out of their allocations in most service departments (Sydney anyway).
I went and ordered it from New Zealand, got it for $150 shipped and installed it myself.
This is a damn good price from Toyota if it includes labour.
This is the standard price, how is this a bargain?
One of 5he reasons we didn't choose a Toyota
This is RRP - not a bargain.
almost all other car makers- FREE
just included in your drive away price
Free on Toyota models going forward too when a new model comes out, e.g. new Rav4 has it
about 3 years late to the party
…By their own commercial choice and yet still sell more cars than any other manufacturer every year, (even without considering Lexus). Mazda was also "late to the party" yet they sell no. 2 each year… seems given they are in the business of selling cars, they did just fine without it
ozRRP
Can’t believe Toyota have dragged the chain so long in this and now want to charge for what I’m guessing is just a software update. Very poor form.
I would say as well as software, like Mazda the USB needs upgrading to supply both power and handle the extra data at the same time.
The point is this is retrofitting AC and AA to older cars whose stereo didn’t come with it when the car was new.
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Turns out username doesn't check out
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How is it a bargain?
Mitsubishi come with Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay as a standard.
And Nissan as well.
All most every manufacturer EXCEPT Toyota
Oh what a feeling
Actually new models of Toyota rolling out finally have it included e.g. the new Rav 4
They were somewhat late to the party as well https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/apple-carplay-…
It is a bargain comparing to what Mazda is asking… $500 bucks. Their top end Akari model comes with sunroof, leather, Bose sound system, electric seat sensors everywhere, but Apple car play is an extra cost !!!
Mazda installed it for free when I bought a CX-8 recently.
It's standard on CX5 Akera.
What model are you talking about?
https://www.mazda.com.au/cars/cx-5/specifications/?bodyStyle…
CX3
@Buy2Much: This is why: "If your Mazda is fitted with the MZD Connect infotainment system, first introduced to the Australian market in early 2014, you are able to purchase the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto upgrade kit for $494.98 (recommended fitted price).
If you are interested in purchasing the kit, please book your Mazda in to your nearest Mazda Dealership, where a straightforward hardware and software retrofit process will be completed in several hours"
https://www.mazda.com.au/owners/help-and-support/apple-carpl…
It's standard across the Mazda 3 range and that uses a new infotainment system.
@Cheapsize: I have a CX 5 and I’m planning into buy from eBay where I’ve found it for around $260. Then I called a couple Mazda services and the cheapest installation price I quoted at $120, 3 hours job.
Personally I’ll wait for a better deal during black friday to pull the trigger.
Is it possible to still do the 2016 even at a higher price?
Of course, aftermarket (legit audio brands) headunit.
$200 for a firmware update? LMFAO!!!!!
Not just firmware, also mic/bezel replacement in overhead console.
If this is true, Toyota is doing a terrible job of marketing on this
Say whaaat..?
That's a total f up
Toyota will make nothing out of this
do all 2017 camry qualify for this offer?
Late 2017 onwards 70 series only (i.e. current shape).
Mazda did it for free when I recently purchased a CX-8
I'm guessing 2017 Prado GXL does not qualify for an upgrade? What a shame……
Forum post
Having used AA in my CRV for the last couple of years I could never go back. At least it's good to know I can get it if I did ever buy a Toyota.
Depends which Toyota. Only a few models support it so far.
Pay for something that is standard on other cars? I have no idea how Toyota are the number 1 car brand in this country.
have no idea how Toyota are the number 1 car brand in this country
Because Toyota cars are reliable. What kind of entertainment system is in the car, doesn't really matter in the long run.
For me, it makes a huge difference as I commute 2 hours return to work every day.
Plenty of reliable cars have it free and aren’t boring old Toyota. Volkswagen, skoda, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, it keeps going. Toyota is crazy charging for this.
You need a closer job
Really, Audi, Skoda, and Volkswagen at the top of your list…?! Err, no…not in the same league as the Japanese or Koreans for ownership costs / reliability long term… and I say that as someone who's family love the VW brands. Add Lexus, Mazda (non diesel) etc
@MrFrugalSpend: Dunno what you’re talking about. We have a vw and a skoda, had both for nearly 4 years now with no issues. 12 monthly capped servicing averaging about $400/service.
I had a Subaru before that and we have a yaris now. Both 6 monthly servicing that costs more and had heaps of problems with the Subaru.
So yeah, ymmv, but I’m not convinced there’s a huge difference in cost/reliability.
@blergmonkeys: Just have a look at any independent stats drawn from car reliabilty / ownership surveys. As for personal experience, Someone in my family's Audi's turbo totally crapped out at approx 4 years costing $13,000. My toyota is 15 years old, never missed a beat despite being not looked after!
E.g.:
https://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer
https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2019-initial…
https://www.canstarblue.com.au/vehicles/reliability/
https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/australias-fau…
$400/service is nearly double what i pay on my toyota.
@blergmonkeys: $400/service? Lol old Yaris was $140/6 months = $280/yr.
New petrol Toyota models are 12m/15,000kms, and even a RAV4 is $210 for the first 5 = $1050 over 5yrs/75,000km
So yes, $400/yr is expensive maintenance
@spackbace: I’ll pay the $120/yr difference to drive a car with a modicum of personality rather than white bread Toyota. To each their own.
Free in Hyundai :)
Since around 2015
Can confirm. Apple carplay has been available in our Accent which is Hyundai's most affordable car.
which year accent do you have?
I have got 2016 and does not have one. Wondering if it is possible 2016 accent model?
I think ours is a 2016. If your car doesn't have Apple carplay then Hyundai offer the software update for free. Google search = Hyundai accent carplay.
https://www.motoring.com.au/apple-carplay-expands-at-hyundai…
The software update only allows Apple carplay but not Android Auto.
My 2016 i30 active auto came with both of these FREE as standard and was $5k cheaper then the carolla
Should be standard.
In fairness, it is standard in their newly released models now.
Always had Toyota - Then wanted to buy a New Toyota, found they dont have Applecar play because they were too stubborn.Bought a Honda civic standard model had Apple car play. Big fan of Honda now.Service only once a year & cheap to run with good after sale market value.
Exactly. Walked into Toyota dealer a couple of years ago and asked if the car had CarPlay. Walked out and bought a Hyundai. Excellent car!
Whoa you didn't buy the car you want because of missing Apple car play? Apple is so strong.
I met someone who switched banks (home loans, credit cards etc) because they didn't have Apple Pay.
I believe they should do this upgrade without charge when a customer goes a dealership for scheduled service.
People bought the car without it, dealership service centres are private small/medium businesses that have to do work to install it… why are people feeling so entitled that apple car play is a right in life… its not like its complimentary drinking water?
For gods sake, niot all deals suit everyone, are we going to vote down deals because another brand of car offers another feature, thats what every brand does is try to differentiate itself.
Do we vote down all toyota deals because Rio offers 7 year warranty, or vote down Mazda because X brand has 5 years free servicing. Or BMW deals because replacement rear lights cost 50% more than MG rear lights.
Its a deal for ozbargainers who already own a Toyota, not for someone probably wanting to buy one. They can negotiate a better deal with their dealer when purchasing.
This is the same BS we get when people compare Android to IOS phone purchasers. Let those who buy have their deal and move on.
Voted up becuase I like to counter these BS votes. I can't use the deal at all, but think it should stand for those who might like the opportunity.
Ozbargainers are individuals, we dont all buy all products for the same reason.
Yeah but then a lot of people on this website would lose an avenue of getting their rocks off by telling people they are wrong and instilling their profound wisdom with a quick and to the point "better hand in that Ozb card aye, #notaprofessional"
I can’t speak for everyone, but I downvoted because it’s the recommended retail price. If someone posted an iPhone, or a Samsung Galaxy phone, or whatever as a bargain but it was the RRP - then that’s not a bargain either. This isn’t a deal, and it’s certainly not a bargain when considering the wider market.
You say this is a deal for people who already own a Toyota. It’s not. It’s the price you’ll pay as an absolute maximum if you take it to the dealership. The possibility of negotiating a lower price with a dealer when purchasing is not a deal, isn’t stipulated in this particular deal post, and doesn’t meet the deal posting guidelines anyway.
Anyway you look at this, it’s not a good deal post.
I get that too. But I have a relo who bought the base model 2016 corolla, and now they are finding they use GPS a fair bit, and it's painful since they didn't get a but in GPS model or Android auto. If they heard they could get factory upgrade for 200 they would be thrilled, but maybe this is more of a CSA than a deal and should be in the forums
And I didnt say that voting down for that reason was BS, I was commenting on some of the other reasoning. So no problem.
BTW if you think the deal shouldn't be posted as a deal, report it to the mods let them decide. However given my past experience, they tend to leave a deal if it gets a number of positive votes. Then again they arent always consistent. Damn it, we have free thinking human mods 😀
On the other point you made, that this isnt for people who already own a Toyota, I thought when the op said
If you purchased
(past tense vs if you purchase) and then talking about 2017 etc, that indicates to me that this is for those already with these late model cars, they can go to the dealer and upgrade their existing cars.
So one of us has misunderstood the deal
Your response was mentioning downvotes generally, and I explained why I downvoted.
I don’t report to the mods anymore because of the inconsistency you’ve also noticed. Better to downvote, at least that informs the general users of the site, and it isn’t just seen by the mods. Especially when the mods’ response is often ‘let the community decide by voting’, so I will. And I vote accordingly.
Yes, obviously, you need a Toyota to make use of this upgrade. I’m not disputing that. But it’s not a good deal, and it shouldn’t be posted as one. It’s a rip off that Toyota owners are forced to pay if they want an upgrade. If Toyota charged $10,000 for the upgrade, should it be posted here as a ‘public service announcement’ too? Would it be a bargain then?
My point is that this post belongs in the forums, not as a deal post. It’s not a bargain. It’s the absolute maximum someone will be forced to pay if they want to upgrade.
Seems you have not only misunderstood the OP, you’ve misunderstood my response to it too.
How about Lexus?
Update: found it here:
https://www.caradvice.com.au/806503/lexus-australia-carplay-…
Owners of the following models are eligible to have the technology retrofitted to their cars – it costs $249, and the work takes around an hour to complete:
NX produced from September 1, 2017
ES produced from July 4, 2018
RC/RC F produced from November 27, 2017
LC (all models)
LS produced from January 8, 2018
UX (all models)