Free 4-year Apple CarPlay with Toyota GR Supra

KUALA LUMPUR: It was only a few days back when we informed you about the BMW Apple CarPlay subscription service. Now, with Toyota GR Supra arriving and its close association with BMW (it is based on the Z4 and features BMW-derived infotainment unit) people are bound to think if it’ll follow suit.

One of the major auto portals got in touch with Toyota Motor North America over the matter, and they got a somewhat encouraging response. Nancy Hubbell, Toyota’s spokesperson, told that the owners of the GR Supra would be able to use Apple CarPlay free for the first 4-year. She said, “I followed up on this and was told that Toyota is offering Apple CarPlay compatibility to Supra customers for a four-year trial period. Specifics regarding future subscription fees will be available at a later date.”

However, it is to be noted that the Apple CarPlay subscription is not technically free. In the United States, Toyota does not offer the Apple connectivity service in the base model; it is available as an optional feature for US$ 490,000, i.e., approximately RM 205,900. In the Toyota GR Supra Premium trim, the service costs an extra $4,000, around RM 16,500. Thus, Apple CarPlay does cost extra.

We are not aware whether other countries will benefit from the 4-year free Apple CarPlay trail. In Malaysia, the GR Supra is scheduled for a September launch.