Hyundai today confirmed that it will
showcase its new CarPlay-enabled Display Audio system next month at CES 2015.
Display Audio is a dash-installed color touchscreen display that supports the
latest in-car handsfree technology.
Hyundai's Display Audio
forgoes built-in navigation and CD player features, instead including support
for Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto to allow drivers to make phone calls,
listen to music, send messages, and get directions using the car's in-dash
display. The system also integrates with the voice command button on the
steering wheel, providing drivers with an easy way to launch Siri Eyes Free
commands.
“Hyundai will offer more
technology than ever before inside affordable Hyundai models, allowing
owners not only to text message through voice commands and stream their
favorite music apps, but also to make calls in a safer way, and navigate using
phone-based, off-board navigation through the car’s screen and controls,” said
Cason Grover, senior group manager, cross-carline planning, Hyundai Motor America. “As
affordable car buyers are often younger, Hyundai aims to provide what
they want most in their car – all the latest smartphone-enabled technologies at
a lower price.”
Hyundai plans to roll out the
Display Audio system with CarPlay support in select 2016 Hyundai models,
which debut later in 2015. The system then will become the default head unit
across the company's automobile lineup.
Hyundai was among
five brands of automobile manufacturers featured by Apple during its CarPlay
announcement earlier this year. Following the CarPlay launch, Hyundai
confirmed it would integrate CarPlay in its 2015 Sonata line, although the
feature has yet to made available in those vehicles.
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