Hyundai has announced that all 2015 Sonatas will now come with Android Auto preinstalled, existing owners with navigation models can also get the software update through their dealers.
Android Auto connects to the driver’s smartphone and allows them to access apps like Google Maps by voice, calling options and other functionalities.
[quote type=”border_left”]Owners of existing 2015 Sonata with Navigation can get the Android Auto software update free of charge at Hyundai dealers starting today. Later this summer, owners can visit www.hyundaiusa.com/myhyundai and download the Android Auto software onto a USB memory drive. Owners will need a MyHyundai account to start the Android Auto download. A MyHyundai account requires name, address and a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Once the USB with the Android Auto software is inserted into their Sonata’s USB port, it will automatically update the vehicle’s Navigation system to make it Android Auto compatible. The Android Auto compatible Navigation system with an eight-inch touchscreen display is available on the Sonata Sport, Eco, Limited, Sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T models.[/quote]
Hyundai has also said that Apple’s Car Play will also be making an appearance in some car models in the future. There is no confirmation yet wether Android Auto rollout is global or only limited to customers in the U.S.
