Seamless Driving Meets Smart Tech
Auto evolution has turned modern vehicles into connected tech hubs. Apple CarPlay leads this shift, transforming dashboards into intelligent, voice-activated systems that streamline navigation, calls, and media. For drivers who demand both power and precision, some automakers take it further by offering custom features and ultra-responsive interfaces. These are the 20 vehicles that deliver the most refined CarPlay experience on the road.
1. 2025 BMW i4
BMW’s i4 combines athletic electric performance with an ultra-modern interior. The 14.9-inch curved display runs iDrive 8.5, making wireless CarPlay feel as native as the onboard software. With 5G connectivity and over-the-air updates, CarPlay remains fast, responsive, and deeply integrated, even during spirited drives.
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2. 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 pairs its sleek EV design with impressive tech, including wireless Apple CarPlay across most trims. Dual 12.3-inch displays offer high clarity and an intuitive layout, allowing CarPlay to run smoothly and look sharp. Integration is fast and stable, especially when paired with Hyundai’s responsive infotainment system.
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3. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
A massive 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen and the MBUX system make the CarPlay more enjoyable in the EQE. Voice commands work effortlessly with Siri, and wireless CarPlay connects quickly. Specific navigation data from Apple Maps even appears in the augmented-reality HUD.
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4. 2024 Honda Accord Touring
Standard wireless Apple CarPlay in the top-spec Touring trim syncs with a 12.3-inch touchscreen—the largest ever in an Accord. Quick response times and tactile volume knobs complement voice command usability. The system also supports simultaneous Bluetooth and CarPlay use.
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5. 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E
This electric SUV pairs its 15.5-inch portrait display with fast wireless CarPlay access. Physical controls like the center volume dial embedded in the screen add ergonomic convenience. Through over-the-air updates, Apple CarPlay has improved in speed and feature availability on the Mach-E.
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6. 2025 Porsche Taycan
CarPlay in the Taycan feels made for speed. The curved 16.8-inch digital gauge cluster can show turn-by-turn directions from Apple Maps. Wireless CarPlay is standard, and the system remains fast even at startup. This feature is essential in a performance EV with instant torque.
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7. 2025 Kia EV9
Kia’s three-row EV9 SUV features twin 12.3-inch displays connected by a seamless glass panel. CarPlay works smoothly with the responsive interface. The tactile, haptic buttons below the screen ensure quick access to controls, preventing any reliance solely on touchscreen inputs while driving.
8. 2025 Chevrolet Traverse High Country
Chevy’s redesigned Traverse includes a massive 17.7-inch touchscreen on top trims, with wireless Apple CarPlay standard. The new system boots up fast, and CarPlay loads nearly instantly upon ignition. Paired with USB-C ports in all three rows, it keeps all passengers connected.
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9. 2025 Lexus RX 500h F Sport
The RX 500h F Sport delivers wireless CarPlay through a sharp 14-inch infotainment display, redesigned for improved touch accuracy. Apple Maps and third-party apps display in high resolution, while voice recognition functions are highly responsive. Apple’s calendar also works reliably over Bluetooth.
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10. 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT
Subaru’s 11.6-inch portrait touchscreen may appear vertically limited, but CarPlay fills the upper half of the screen. Wireless pairing works quickly, and the physical home and volume buttons improve usability. It’s handy on rugged and remote drives, where voice-controlled Apple Music is valuable.
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11. 2025 Audi Q4 e-tron
Quick to pair and respond, this technology in the Q4 e-tron feels seamless. The 11.6-inch MMI touchscreen is crisp, and the steering wheel controls let you interact with Siri hands-free. Audi’s Virtual Cockpit even shows CarPlay directions if Apple Maps is active.
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12. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum
Toyota’s 12.3-inch touchscreen in the Grand Highlander Platinum runs its latest software, but it’s Apple CarPlay that shines. Wireless pairing is stable and consistent, even across long road trips. Cabin-wide USB-C ports and a 13-speaker JBL system take sound to the next level.
13. 2025 Volvo EX30
Centered around a 12.3-inch vertical screen, the EX30 relies heavily on software, and Apple CarPlay is fully optimized. It opens upon connection, and controls work through the minimalist interface. Despite the absence of a traditional instrument cluster, navigation prompts appear neatly on the display.
14. 2025 Genesis GV80
A wide 14.5-inch display anchors the GV80’s dash, and CarPlay looks stunning across its real estate. Although it’s wired only, the connection is fast and uninterrupted. The rotary controller offers an alternative to touch inputs, a rare perk that improves usability.
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15. 2025 Ram 1500 Limited
This full-size truck features a responsive 12-inch vertical screen that seamlessly handles wireless CarPlay. A split-screen mode allows CarPlay and native functions, like towing apps, to operate simultaneously. The Limited trim even offers a reconfigurable head-up display that reveals Apple Maps directions in real-time.
16. 2025 Mazda CX-70
Mazda’s CX-70 comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay displayed on a sharp 12.3-inch screen. Unlike many competitors, it uses a rotary, making it easier to control CarPlay without glancing away from the road. Siri works effortlessly through the voice command button on the steering wheel.
17. 2025 Honda Prologue Elite
This all-electric SUV features an 11.3-inch central display and native Google Built-In, yet CarPlay integration remains responsive. Wireless pairing happens automatically once set. Even better, CarPlay’s navigation can project onto the digital instrument cluster, which is rare for an EV co-developed with General Motors’ Ultium platform.
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18. 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve
The Summit Reserve trim offers a 10.1-inch main display plus an optional 10.25-inch passenger screen. While only wired, the system benefits from Jeep’s crisp graphics and layout. CarPlay audio runs through a premium McIntosh system with 19 speakers and a 950-watt amplifier.
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19. 2025 Lucid Air
The Lucid Air features a stunning 34-inch curved 5K Glass Cockpit display that seamlessly incorporates wireless Apple CarPlay. With a premium 21-speaker Surreal Sound system present in some trims, media, and maps are exceptionally immersive. CarPlay appears on the right portion of the screen, leaving vehicle functions and navigation visible elsewhere.
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20. 2025 Toyota Tacoma Limited
Toyota’s revamped Tacoma now features a 14-inch touchscreen on higher trims, with wireless Apple CarPlay that’s visually sharp. Off-roaders will appreciate being able to access trail maps through Apple Maps or Gaia GPS within CarPlay. Voice commands remain effective, even with background wind or engine noise.
