Different Car Makes Planing For Apple CarPlay And Google Android Auto
Let's take a look at two dozen automotive brands and plans for Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto in a car dvd. Alfa-Romeo: Working with CarPlay and Android, but hasn't set a date for introduction into any vehicles. Audi: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be available on the Q7 SUV, which goes on sale early next year. Buick: CarPlay and Android Auto will be offered during the 2016 model year on the Regal and LaCrosse sedans. Cadillac: CarPlay and Android Auto will be offered during the 2016 model year on the ATS, CTS, XTS, CT6 and Escalade. Chevrolet: The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette is already on sale with CarPlay. Fourteen Chevy models are scheduled to get CarPlay during the 2016 model year, including the Spark, Malibu, Volt and Silverado. Chrysler: Hasn't set a date for introduction of CarPlay and Android Auto into any vehicles. Dodge: Working with CarPlay and Android, but hasn't set a date for introduction into any vehicles.
GMC: CarPlay and Android Auto will be offered on the Sierra, Sierra HD, Canyon and Yukon during the 2016 model year. FIAT: Working with CarPlay and Android, but hasn't set a date for introduction into any vehicles. Ford: Plans to offer CarPlay and Android Auto, but hasn't given a date. Company says both systems will be compatible with its Sync 3 infotainment system, which debuted this summer on the 2016 Ford Escape and Ford Fiesta. Hyundai: The 2015 Sonata sedan was the first vehicle to offer Android Auto. CarPlay will be offered on the Sonata soon. Jeep: Working with CarPlay and Android, but hasn't set a date for introduction into any vehicles. Kia: The 2016 Optima will offer Android Auto as soon as it goes on sale later this year. CarPlay will be added later. Lexus: No plans to offer CarPlay or Android Auto. Lincoln: CarPlay and Android Auto are compatible with Lincoln's new Sync 3 infotainment system, which debuted this summer on the Lincoln MKC, but they have not yet been hooked up. Mazda: In talks with CarPlay and Android Auto, but hasn't announced whether the systems will go into its vehicles. Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes is listed as a partner on CarPlay's Web site, but hasn't said when it will offer either Android car stereo. Nissan: Plans to offer both CarPlay and Android Auto in the future, but hasn't said which vehicles or when. Ram: Working with CarPlay and Android, but hasn't set a date for introduction into any vehicles. Scion: No plans to offer CarPlay or Android Auto. Subaru: Plans to offer both CarPlay and Android Auto in the future, but hasn't said which vehicles or when. Toyota: No plans to offer CarPlay or Android Auto. Volkswagen: The Golf R small car and Tiguan SUV already have CarPlay and Android Auto. Most other models, except the Eos and Touareg, will be getting the feature in the next few months. Volvo: CarPlay will be offered on the new XC90 SUV in the fourth quarter of this year.
Audi finished just ahead of Mercedes in our Driver Power 2018 satisfaction survey, ranking in 18th compared with a result of 20th for its German rival. Much of the tech is plucked from elsewhere in the range, so although the A6 is a new car, its components are proven. That includes the safety equipment, too. You get autonomous braking, lane-departure warning, matrix LED lights and eight airbags; that鈥檚 one more than the Mercedes. Blind spot warning is extra as part of the 拢1,375 City Assist Pack, and this also brings cross traffic alert. The 拢1,950 Tour Pack features lane keep assist, adaptive cruise with semi-autonomous driving and traffic sign recognition. With the standard safety kit, the A6 in all forms gets a full-five star Euro NCAP rating. The 124g/km CO2 Audi is pricier than the Mercedes (135g/km) and sits three Benefit-in-Kind groups lower. If you鈥檙e a higher-rate taxpayer you鈥檒l pay 拢5,085 per year in company car tax, or 拢329 less than for the E-Class.
Its efficiency was matched on paper because the A6 returned 47.0mpg, compared with 46.5mpg in the E-Class Estate. This means you鈥檒l spend 拢1,576 and 拢1,593 per year on fuel respectively, which is obviously only a marginal difference. Testers鈥?notes: 鈥淟evers in the boot of the A6 Avant mean you can fold the rear seats remotely. The Mercedes E-Class Estate is a practical, premium package, and has price on its side compared with the Audi here. But is it a more attractive proposition? This E 220 d in AMG Line trim will reveal all. Prices start from 拢42,870. The E-Class is based on Mercedes鈥?MRA Modular Rear Architecture so conforms to a similar recipe to the Audi in that it uses a scalable platform as its base. There鈥檚 double-wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link at the rear. Mercedes鈥?Agility Control steel-sprung suspension with adaptive dampers is standard, with modes to choose from to either soften off or firm up the settings depending on the driving conditions, just like the Audi on its optional set-up.
Air suspension is available as part of the 拢3,295 Comfort package. Mechanically the two models have some similarities, but there鈥檚 a different feel inside. The Mercedes鈥?interior quality trails here. While it鈥檚 still nicely trimmed, the materials don鈥檛 feel as plush. The technology is strong. You get a 12.3-inch digital dash as standard, while the second 12.3-inch display that shows the nav and radio functions on our test car is part of the 拢2,395 Premium pack. This also adds an upgraded COMAND online navigation system, CarPlay and Android Auto. Of course, like the Audi, you can add even more options to improve the spec and tech inside. Keyless operation is part of the 拢4,395 Premium Plus pack, which also brings a Burmester stereo and panoramic roof. Keyless operation and a Bang & Olufsen stereo are part of the A6鈥檚 拢1,895 Comfort and Sound Pack. While the 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit was new for this generation of the E-Class and improved on refinement compared with the older 2.1-litre Mercedes diesel, it still isn鈥檛 as hushed as the Audi鈥檚 motor.