Android Auto is essentially a smartphone projection system for your car, with users required to tether an Android smartphone, running Android 5.0 Lollipop or above, to the built-in infotainment system that the vehicle has available. Android Auto has slowly been gaining traction over the last year or so, with more and more car manufacturers coming into the fold every day. Android Auto has been expanding to quite a few new markets as well.
Below is everything you need to know about Android Auto, including what it has to offer, the various markets it is, or soon will be, available in, vehicles and car manufacturers that support Android Auto, and finally, the options to add Android Auto to your existing vehicle.
Functionality and features
As mentioned, Android Auto isn't an independent system, but rather extends the functionality of your Android smartphone to the car's dashboard head unit, using a car-friendly user interface. The phone, running Android 5.0 Lollipop or above, is tethered via a USB cable, and of course, the car does have to support Android Auto for this to work.
Functionality includes navigation via Google Maps, music control, voice control for replying to messages, making calls, and more. Third party app support is also available, with a slew of apps to be found already, including Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio, Kik Messenger, Skype, Whatsapp, Google Hangouts, Stitcher Radio, PocketCasts, and a whole lot more. You can find the full list of compatible applications here.
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Android Auto was initially launched in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, the UK, and the US. Earlier this month, Google rolled out support for Android Auto in 18 new countries, including Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russia, Switzerland, Uruguay, and Venezuela, along with the US territory of Puerto Rico.
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| Audi | 2016 Q7 2017 A4 2017 Q2 |
| Buick | 2016 LaCrosse 2016 Regal 2017 Envision (coming soon) 2017 Encore (coming soon) |
| Cadillac | 2016 ATS 2016 ATS Coupe 2016 ATS-V 2016 CTS 2016 CTS-V 2016 ELR 2016 CT6 2016 Escalade 2016 Escalade ESV 2016 XTS 2017 XT5 |
| Chevrolet | 2016 Camaro 2016 Camaro Convertible 2016 Colorado 2016 Corvette 2016 Corvette Convertible 2016 Cruze 2016 Impala 2016 Malibu 2016 Silverado 2016 Silverado HD 2016 Tahoe 2016 Volt 2016 Suburban 2016 Spark |
| Ford | 2017 C-MAX (coming soon) 2017 Edge (coming soon) 2017 Escape (coming soon) 2017 Everest (coming soon) 2017 Expedition (coming soon) 2017 Explorer (coming soon) 2017 F-150 (coming soon) 2017 Flex (coming soon) 2017 Focus (coming soon) 2017 Fusion (coming soon) 2017 Galaxy (coming soon) 2017 Kuga (coming soon) 2017 Mondeo (coming soon) 2017 Mustang (coming soon) 2017 Ranger (coming soon) 2017 S-MAX (coming soon) 2017 Super Duty (coming soon) 2017 Taurus (coming soon) 2017 Transit (coming soon) 2017 Vignale (coming soon) |
| GMC | 2017 Acadia (coming soon) 2016 Canyon 2016 Sierra 2016 Yukon 2016 Yukon XL |
| Holden | 2016 Spark (coming soon) 2016 Captiva |
| Honda | 2016 Civic 2016 Accord |
| Hyundai | 2016 Elantra 2016 Elantra GT (coming soon) 2016 Veloster (coming soon) 2016 Tucson (coming soon) 2015 Sonata 2016 Sonata Hybrid (coming soon) 2016 Sonata PHEV (coming soon) 2016 Santa Fe (Sport) 2016 Azera (coming soon) 2016 Genesis (coming soon) |
| Kia | 2015 Optima (software update) 2016 Optima 2017 Sportage 2017 Forte (coming soon) 2014 – 2016 Soul (software update) 2017 Soul (coming soon) 2015 – 2016 Soul EV (software update) 2017 Soul EV (coming soon) 2015 – 2016 Optima Hybrid (software update) 2017 Optima Hybrid (coming soon) 2017 Plug-in Optima (coming soon) 2016 Sorento (software update) 2017 Sorento (coming soon) 2015 – 2016 Sedona (software update) 2017 Sedona (coming soon) 2017 Cadenza (coming soon) 2017 Niro Hybrid (coming soon) 2018 Rio (coming soon) 2018 K900 (coming soon) |
| Lincoln | 2017 Continental (coming soon) 2017 MKC (coming soon) 2017 MKX (coming soon) 2017 MKZ (coming soon) 2017 MKZ HEV (coming soon) 2017 Navigator (coming soon) |
| Mitsubishi | 2016 Pajero 2016 Pajero Sport 2017 Mirage (coming soon) |
| Opel | 2016 Adam 2016 KARL 2016 Corsa 2016 Astra 2016 Insignia (coming soon) |
| Seat | 2016 Alhambra 2016 Ibiza 2016 Leon 2016 Toledo |
| Skoda | 2016 Fabia 2016 Octavia 2016 Rapid 2016 Superb 2016 Yeti |
| Vauxhall | 2016 Adam 2016 Viva 2016 Corsa 2016 Astra 2016 Insignia (coming soon) |
| Volkswagen | 2016 Beetle 2016 Beetle Cabrio 2016 Caddy 2016 CC 2016 Eos 2016 Fox 2016 Golf 2016 Golf Cabrio 2016 Golf Sportsvan 2016 Golf Variant 2016 Jetta 2016 Passat 2016 Passat Variant 2016 Polo 2016 Scirocco 2016 Sharan 2016 Spacefox 2016 T6 Van 2016 Tiguan 2016 Touran |
| Volvo | XC90 (coming soon) S90 (coming soon) V90 (coming soon) |
Aftermarket stereos Android Auto is compatible with
If you aren't in the market for a new car, you also have the option to add Android Auto support to your existing vehicle via these compatible aftermarket stereos from Kenwood and Pioneer. You can find the full list of compatible models below:
| Kenwood | DDX9902S DDX9702S |
| Pioneer | 2015 AVIC-8100NEX 2015 AVIC-7100NEX 2015 AVH-4100NEX 2015 AVIC-F77DAB 2015 AVIC-F70DAB 2015 AVH-X8700BT 2015 AVH-X8750BT 2015 AVIC-F70TV 2015 AVIC-F70BT 2015 AVH-X8790BT 2016 AVIC-8200NEX 2016 AVIC-7200NEX 2016 AVH-4200NEX 2016 AVIC-F88DAB (coming soon) 2016 AVIC-F80DAB (coming soon) 2016 AVH-X8800BT (coming soon) 2016 AVH-X8850BT (coming soon) 2016 AVIC-F80TV (coming soon) 2016 AVIC-F80BT (coming soon) 2016 AVH-X8890BT (coming soon) |
Other car manufacturers part of the Open Automotive Alliance
While there are quite a few car manufacturers with vehicles that support Android Auto, there are a lot more that are a part of the Open Automotive Alliance, and we can expect to see their cars come with Android Auto quite soon as well. These manufacturers include Abarth, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Genesis, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Mahindra, Maserati, Mazda, Nissan, Peugeot, RAM, Renault, Ssangyong, Subaru, and Suzuki.
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