Jeep joins support for Apple CarPlay with 2017 Compass
At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat Chrysler's Jeep division revealed its first vehicle with support for Apple CarPlay built in, the 2017 Compass.
The SUV will support both CarPlay and Android Auto through a fourth-generation Uconnect dash interface. Notably buyers will have the option of 5-, 7-, or 8.4-inch touchscreens, making it easier to use the phone interfaces at a price.
In its announcement, Jeep didn't immediately say when the vehicle will become available, or how much different trims and upgrades might cost.
Jeep was actually one of the first companies to announce plans for CarPlay in 2014, but slow to deliver for reasons unknown. Indeed while some other Fiat Chrysler brands -- namely Dodge and Chrysler -- do have CarPlay models, there aren't many, and even Fiat itself doesn't offer the technology on 2016 500 models.
The SUV will support both CarPlay and Android Auto through a fourth-generation Uconnect dash interface. Notably buyers will have the option of 5-, 7-, or 8.4-inch touchscreens, making it easier to use the phone interfaces at a price.
In its announcement, Jeep didn't immediately say when the vehicle will become available, or how much different trims and upgrades might cost.
Jeep was actually one of the first companies to announce plans for CarPlay in 2014, but slow to deliver for reasons unknown. Indeed while some other Fiat Chrysler brands -- namely Dodge and Chrysler -- do have CarPlay models, there aren't many, and even Fiat itself doesn't offer the technology on 2016 500 models.
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At least now, thanks to Apple, it has one positive selling point
Do you really think that just because one is bad, that all of them are bad? What a stupid way to think! You know, Apple used to make shitty computers once too. This is a totally brand new vehicle designed from the ground up. Its not just a simple refresh of the existing Compass.
The new Jeeps are actually really nice. There is a thing called improvements...it does happen! I don't know why anyone would make comments on a product before seeing and experiencing it in person.