The press release indicates that CarPlay will be available as a genuine Mazda accessory retrofit for all Mazda Connect systems this fall. Mazda Connect first came to market in 2014, so
Some Mazda owners will be able to retrofit their cars with Apple CarPlay. Mazda owners of a 2014 to present-year model vehicle can now upgrade their software and hardware to use Apple CarPlay on 1x Genuine Mazda, Apple Car Play / Android Auto Retrofit kit.|To suit all Models with MZD-CONNECT. PLEASE NOTE: MZD-Connect CMU Software version 70.00.021A, 70.00.100A or later must be installed BEFORE these parts are fitted. To ensure warranty coverage; it is highly recommended that a Mazda Dealer install this firmware and accessory for you. *This software update is not included with this iFVrkLb.