Know about the latest CarPlay car models and CarPlay upgrades 2025. Welcome to the CarPlayhacks and let's dive in!
Here I have listed some solutions to add more apps on CarPlay screen as follows!
Software Solutions
Hardware Solutions
What is CarPlay Cars?
CarPlay Cars? Yeah, they are commonly referred to as ‘cars compatible with Apple CarPlay’. The following major automobile manufacturers have become able to make CarPlay cars. Also, many manufacturers are working on making CarPlay cars since it has become really demanding with CarPlay features.
List of CarPlay Cars by 2025
Abarth
Acura
Alfa Romeo
Aston Martin
Audi
Bentley
BMW
Borgward
Buick
Cadillac
Chery
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Citroen
Cowin Auto
Dodge
DS Automobiles
Ferrari
Fiat
Ford
Genesis
GMC
Haima
Haval
Holden
Honda
Hyundai
Jeep
KIA
Lamborghini
Lifan
Lincoln
Maserati
Mercedes-Benz
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Opel
Peugeot
Porsche
Qoros
RAM
Renault
Roewe
SEAT
Skoda
Subaru
Suzuki
Vauxhall
Vinfast
Volkswagen
VOLVO
Mahindra
SsangYong
TATA MOTORS
Toyota
Zeekr
Kia K4, BMW 2 Series, BMW M5, Audi S e‑tron GT, Chevrolet Malibu, and Subaru Impreza are the 2025 newest upcoming CarPlay cars.
All these car models from 2016 to 2025 are compatible with CarPlay wired or wirelessly.
In fact, these car manufacturers possess a list of 500+ CarPlay car models of different manufacturing years.
See the full list of CarPlay cars. and also Tesla CarPlay.
sources: https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/available-models/
Importance of a CarPlay Car?
If you have a CarPlay car, you will be able to handle all your navigation, communication, entertainment, Planning apps with voice commands or simple touches while you are on the driving seat.
This assists you to drive safely, keeping your eyes on the road and on the other hand, you will not miss any of the important calls or messages. Moreover, the screen will display you and direct you with the navigation apps and at the same time you can listen to your favorite songs.
Because of this, apple CarPlay is referred to as ‘your ultimate co-pilot’ . Also, with the latest next generation CarPlay 2.0 will give you an unimaginable Smart Apple car experience soon.
There is a list of apps that supports Apple CarPlay, including maps, phone, messages, music, calendar, etc.
How to Check whether Your Car is Compatible with Apple CarPlay?
CarPlay compatibility is based on several reasons. The region you are in, iDevice you use, and the car model.
Most of the regions are now compatible with CarPlay, but iPad does not support CarPlay and some cars either.
You can enable those locked CarPlay, please refer to the following for more information.
How to Set Up and Use CarPlay on Your CarPlay Compatible Car?
If yours is a CarPlay car, using CarPlay is really easy. What you need is
- A high quality USB cable (If your car is compatible with wireless CarPlay, no need)
- A car mount (Not necessary)
- Your iPhone - this should be an Apple CarPlay compatible device and here is the list of CarPlay Phones :
- iPhone series 16 / 15 / 14 / 13 / 12 /11 / XS / ten s / XS Max / ten s Max / XR / ten r / X / 8 / 8 Plus / 7 /7 Plus / 6s / 6s Plus / 6 / 6 Plus / SE / 5s / 5c / 5
As Apple CarPlay comes as an inbuilt service, you do not have to install Apple CarPlay APK. So, after collecting the prerequisites, follow these steps.
- Firstly, start your car
- Then plug your iPhone in with the infotainment system of your car
- After that go to Settings → General → CarPlay → Available cars and select your car from your iPhone.
- And then the CarPlay setup will automatically connect with your phone and now you can use CarPlay on your car.
Find how to set up your CarPlay in detail.
Also, if you have Wireless CarPlay, you have to connect the phone via Bluetooth and wifi.
Sometimes you may come up with issues in CarPlay setting up and that depends on the car. But in common, disconnecting the connection with the phone and reconnecting it will solve the issues.
Apple CarKey
Apple CarKey is a feature introduced in iOS 13.6 CarPlay and with this feature, you can unlock your car, start the engine and lock it just by tapping on your phone.
Now, this feature is available with BMW and a few car models. With the iOS 16 CarKey feature has been enhanced with more security and will be available in other car makes in the near future.
source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118271
Upgrade CarPlay with Software Solutions
Following listed the software solutions that can enhance your CarPlay system.
WheelPal
WheelPal is a CarPlay upgrade software that can allows to add more apps on CarPlay screen. YouTube, Netflix, Prime video etc can be added to CarPlay with this software.
But you need to have a jailbroken iPhone to add these apps on CarPlay. If don't this app suggest non jailbreak solutions too.
Please follow the step-by-step installation guides above to install correctly.
InCar
InCar app is a CarPlay simulation app. That means you can use your iPhone as a CarPlay screen with this app.
It facilitates with CarPlay features like messaging, calls, navigation, music and additionally YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Social media app etc.
This is good for those who don't have CarPlay compatibility and who like to use more apps while on the road.
Add Any App On Carplay Without Jailbreak
Following listed non-jailbreak solutions to add more apps on CarPlay screen. These AI boxes enable you Netflix, YouTube, Prime video, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram etc on CarPlay screen.
Carlinkit AI Box
Features:
- Supports iPhone models from iPhone 6 series and above
- Compatible with iPhone 16 series
- Compatible with iOS 10- iOS 17 and all of the subversions.
- Compatible with iOS 18 and subversions
- Must have built-in CarPlay.
- Recommended for 2017-2024 vehicles with OEM wired CarPlay & a touch screen (Not recommended for non-touchscreen cars).
- Converts your wired CarPlay to a built-in wireless CarPlay.
- Supports USB connectivity.
- Can split screen while streaming.
- Supports video streaming on CarPlay Netflix, YouTube, TikTok etc.
- No need to connect with USB, as it supports wireless CarPlay
- Can connect with CarPlay using Wi-fi and Bluetooth.
Carlinkit TBox
- Compatible with iPhone 6 and the above
- Compatible with iPhone 16 series
- Compatible with iOS 10 to iOS 17
- Compatible with iOS 18 and subversions
- Support with multi-platforms
- The adapter comes with a USB cable
- Connecting with the help of a mobile hotspot
- Watch your favourite videos on Netflix, YouTube or other streaming video Apps
- You can install and watch more favorite apps, such as YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, Hulu, Spotify, Disney+, Prime Video etc
- Add social media apps like Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram on CarPlay
- It is simple to install, and after the initial connection, it will remain connected the next time you start the car.
Conclusion
Here we discussed about CarPlay cars for 2025 and how to use CarPlay on those cars. Also, other related facts like apple carkey, troubleshooting etc. That is to say, only a limited set of apps are available in CarPlay by default. However, there are fantastic tips on adding any desired app to your CarPlay with above solutions. In short, these helps you to get any desired app on your CarPlay as many of the visual based apps are not allowed in default CarPlay. In addition, don't use these solutions while you drive, it could be dangerous. Drive safe.
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