As a new 2015 Audi S3 owner CPO w/17000 miles on it I must say I bought this car for the performance. It is the P+ with BO sound system with non-navigation. The only thing I can complain about is the absence of a updated MMI. My 13 Altima has a more adaptive MMI (CarPlay) then my Audi
Already installed in Audi - Option 1. From 2017 practically all of Audi’s models, such as the A, Q, R and T series, have supported wired CarPlay. Still, it’s not been until 2021 that Audi models now support wireless CarPlay, with the manufacture confirmed for Audi A4 and A5. If you’re not sure, you can go into the car setting and check if
Fully compatible with Original AUDI AMI Interface ! Fully compatible with Original camera ! Full installation instruction and video is included to ensure a smooth installation ! During the promotion period, we do offer OBD2 adapter for free as a gift. *Limited time offer only* Built-in Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto
1. I definitely use the built in for Nav. Having the distance infographic and directions on the HUD (if you have one) with the greater map in the virtual cockpit is great. It does make errors on occasion, but so do the others in my experience. 2. CarPlay for all of your reasons, also text.
CarPlay will accept and work with an OEM backup camera retrofit (this is the one I have but have yet to install: Genuine Rear Camera, Supply and Fit Audi R8, 4S) CarPlay will work via a wired and wireless connection. That's the extent of what I could figure out. His English is very limited.
In sum, you can have your phone plugged in engaging apple car play, but still use the Audi navigation and see maps on the virtual cockpit. However, the moment you start using google maps/your phone maps there is no map available in the virtual cockpit. u/Balakidy is correct on all counts. I will elaborate on your points specifically.
MMI stands for Multimedia Interface, which gives you a helpful clue for why it exists – it's a central point which you can use to control a modern Audi's huge range of systems, everything from the stereo and mood lighting to the sat-nav and cabin temperature. The Audi MMI system essentially takes the place of many, many buttons.
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