Apple, Where is CarPlay Ultra?
In May 2025, Apple launched CarPlay Ultra , the long-awaited next-generation version of CarPlay that it first previewed in 2022. More than a year later, however, CarPlay Ultra is still limited to select Aston Martin vehicles with six-figure price tags. In a press release last year, Apple said "many" other vehicle brands around the world planned to offer CarPlay Ultra, including Hyundai, Kia, and…
In May 2025, Apple unveiled CarPlay Ultra, a successor to CarPlay introduced in 2022. However, more than a year later, the software remains restricted to a few high-end Aston Martin models. Apple had claimed in a press release that numerous other automakers globally intended to incorporate CarPlay Ultra, such as Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.
Nonetheless, over 15 months have elapsed since that announcement, and CarPlay Ultra remains confined to Aston Martin. Apple has not issued any additional updates regarding the software's availability.
CarPlay Ultra offers enhanced integration with a vehicle's dashboard and systems, integrated apps for radio and climate control, rear-view camera feed support, and more. The iPhone connected to the car delivers app-related data, while the vehicle furnishes details like current speed, fuel level, tire pressure, engine temperature, and more. The interface is customized for each vehicle model and automaker's branding, and drivers can opt for several preset aesthetic choices.
Earlier this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman disclosed that he had been informed CarPlay Ultra would be introduced in at least one major new Hyundai or Kia vehicle model during the latter half of 2026. It is anticipated that the software will eventually expand beyond Aston Martin within the final four months of 2026. The outlet has contacted Apple for a response.
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