Apple continues to expand its new generation CarPlay Ultra and according to the magazine Top Gear The next car with this technology will be the new Hyundai IONIQ 3. The compact electric car will be officially presented at the IAA Mobility 2025 trade fair in Munich, which starts on September 9. According to available information, it will be a digitally oriented model that will offer drivers the opportunity to use CarPlay UltraEven without activation CarPlay The car's interface will allow for deep configuration of appearance and integration of synthesized sound effects for electric propulsion.
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Range of up to 580 km and affordability
The IONIQ 3 is aimed at the mid-range segment and is expected to offer a range of up to 365 miles (over 580 km) on a single charge. The car will be smaller than the IONIQ 5 but will retain modern features. According to the report, it will arrive on the market in the first half of 2026.
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CarPlay Ultra, introduced in May 2025, offers deep integration with the car's onboard systems – including tachometru, climate control, radio or customizable widgetThe interface design is tailored to the specific model and brand, while the connected iPhone It provides applications and data, while the car provides driving information such as current speed or tire pressure.
Extension CarPlay Ultra continues
Until now, the technology was only available on Aston Martin cars in the US and Canada. Apple However, he confirmed that Hyundai, Kia and Genesis are preparing other models with support. Meanwhile, brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz are taking the opposite approach, which CarPlay Ultra they don't plan to – at least not yet.
