Agreed.

Thanks for the feedback y’all. Sounds like there’s slim to no chance I’ll get a factory update, oh well!

To be honest, I’ve never used Apple CarPlay. The biggest draws for me were the talk-to-text (and text-to-talk) and the ability to use google maps on my headunit. I know I could mount my phone but I hate having all these screens in front of me and don’t need another distraction while driving.

Sounds like an aftermarket head unit is the way to go... but considering I’d rather spend money elsewhere I think I’ll just learn to cope with my current situation... not really all that bad in the grand scheme of things

Cheers!

Side note- I bought a t4r knowing damn well it was “simple” compared to some of its competition. In about 5-10 years when others are dealing w rrliabikity issues, I’ll just have finished breaking mine in! Absolutely love this truck and no amount of iFeatures could ever make me switch.

you know you can push and hold the button with the face on it, and it brings up siri, from there you can tell it to do quite a few things, like talk to text

Apple Car Play is Great! When it works. I have it in my 2018 Accord and fight with it more than not. Every time I get back in my 4R I love it for the simplicity. Although I do still struggle with Bluetooth connectivity at times.

My solution to happiness.... Upgrade to an aftermarket head unit with Apple Carplay. Seems to be more consistent than the OE car play setups.

What's keeping me from getting an 7" screen aftermarket head unit with Carplay is it looks all generic with all of that extra space on the sides.



So the bigger screen on the 2020 4Runner seems promising but too bad no has a picture yet.

I received an email from Toyota corporate this morning stating they will be "sunsetting" Entune starting with the 2020 Corolla and rolling out CarPlay and Android auto.
FAQ's section:
7. Can I update my current audio multimedia system with Android Auto even though it did not come equipped at purchase?

"Currently there are no plans to make Android Auto available to in-market vehicles. Android Auto will be made available starting with select Model Year 2020 vehicles moving forward."

I would assume that also means Apple CarPlay.

I have done Finance at the same Toyota store for 18 years.

Yep.

Give me a 2019 with a manual trans, manual T case, E locker, tough cloth seats, no screens, no adaptive anything. Rolling 80 down the hiway or bashing offroad.

Give me AC, heat, radio (but optional), and the luxury of power windows and locks. Nothing more.

This is the truck that will last for 20+ years being used as a truck.

This is the truck that put Toyota rugged strength and reliability on the map, and just pay lip service to today.

Not Apple car play, 20 electronically controlled off road settings, LED headlights, black exhaust tips, billet grills, black emblem overlays, caliper covers! (WTF) or a thin $500 TRD skidplate, oh and glitchy screens.

Toyota has forgotten its roots. This is obvious in many of their offerings.

....y'all realize vehicles like this already exist and you don't have to pay $40k to get them, right?

I mean, there are literally hundreds of thousands of them across the country that meet these exact specifications and people are more than happy to let them go for absurdly low prices. Shit, you could even take a modern drive train and slap it into them and still be under $10k invested. What's stopping all of you from buying them?

Then your "built not bought" bumper sticker that you slap on it can hold some real weight! Hell, you can put a few more punches on your man card that way to really feel superior to the wussy millenials and their doggone nanny state technobabble, I tell you hwat!

So basically you just want a box with wheels.

I am enjoying Apple Carplay in my 2019 4Runner. Just replaced head unit with a much better Kenwood.

just get the alpine ilx-107, it's what i got in my runner. it's a 7" wireless CarPlay. i believe it's better then the one which will be in the 2020.

^This

If you want Sirius XM you have to go with the ILX-207. Combine either with a Maestro and you won’t regret it.

but i dont think think the ilx-207 is wireless carplay. needs to be plugged in

That is true. I require XM and had to forego the wireless CarPlay. It really isn't a big deal to plug in as it also charges as well. You can't go wrong with either.

true..

i have the ilx-007 in my m3 and i always plug it in anyways. but for the 4runner, it's nice to have instant carplay as you start the car. but i end up charging as i drive anyways

how about the 2020 pro? i wonder if that is wireless carplay?