Both Jeep and Porsche have unveiled new car models this week that work with Apple’s CarPlay infotainment feature. Porsche’s new hybrid also features Apple Watch support for charging timers.
Jeep’s all-new 2017 Compass announced this morning includes CarPlay through the automaker’s fourth-gen Uconnect system:
Porsche has also announced a new 2018 Panamera hybrid that includes Apple Watch integration.
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The all-new 2017 Jeep Compass is equipped with the Uconnect 7.0, 8.4 or 8.4NAV systems and includes the new Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features.
The new Panamera also features a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen with CarPlay support:
The electric motor is powered via a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 14.1 kWh. The high-voltage battery takes 12 hours to fully charge via a common 120 V, 10 amp connection. If the optional 7.2 kW on-board charger is utilized instead of the standard 3.6 kW unit, the charging time decreases to less than three hours with a 240 V, 40 amp connection. The charging process can also be started using a timer via Porsche Communication Management (PCM) or the Porsche Connect app (for smartphones and Apple Watch). Moreover, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is fitted with auxiliary air conditioning to cool or heat the passenger compartment prior to driving.
The new Porsche is on display this week at the Geneva Motor Show and will start at $184,400.
Both CarPlay implementations appear to be wired, however, although wireless CarPlay is available on all 2017 BMW models with CarPlay support thanks to Harman’s new infotainment system. Alpine is bringing wireless CarPlay to aftermarket receivers later this month.
