Apple is launching its next-gen infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra, initially announced in December 2023 but delayed. Aston Martin will pilot its rollout, featuring a teaser showcasing enhanced integration with vehicle systems. CarPlay Ultra customizes both the infotainment screen and instrument cluster, managed by the iPhone, which controls various features like audio, climate, and provides data on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and tire pressure. Other manufacturers, including Kia, Hyundai, Porsche, and Genesis, are also planning to integrate CarPlay but have not provided timelines. Currently, only select Aston Martin models will support CarPlay Ultra.
Apple is set to launch its next-generation infotainment system, CarPlay Ultra. Announced in December 2023, its release was initially scheduled for last year but faced delays. Aston Martin will be the first to implement CarPlay Ultra, and both companies have shared a brief teaser on YouTube highlighting some of its features.
As anticipated, CarPlay Ultra provides significantly enhanced integration with the vehicle’s systems. The teaser reveals its capability to customize not just the infotainment display, but also the instrument cluster. Users can leverage their iPhones to create various styles and widgets.
Additionally, CarPlay Ultra takes command of vehicle functionalities, including audio and climate controls, and provides insights from the iPhone along with data related to ADAS and tire pressure.
Apple has indicated that manufacturers like Kia, Hyundai, Porsche, and Genesis are also in the process of integrating CarPlay into some of their vehicles, though timelines for this remain unspecified.
For now, only owners of select Aston Martin models will have access to the new CarPlay Ultra.
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