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VW has taken the opposite route. By betting heavily on App-Connect, they admit that most drivers simply want Google Maps and Apple Music. For the average commuter, no. For the tech enthusiast, it feels like VW has outsourced their R&D to Cupertino and Mountain View.

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – For years, automakers tried to lock drivers into clunky, proprietary infotainment systems. Then smartphones got smart, and the wall came down. Volkswagen’s answer to the fragmentation of the car dashboard is App-Connect , a system that doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—it just mirrors the one already in your pocket. app-connect volkswagen

Until then, plug in (or pair wirelessly) and enjoy the best of both worlds. Just don’t lose your keys. | Model | Wireless Standard? | Full-Screen CarPlay? | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Golf Mk7.5 (2017-2020) | No (Cable only) | No | Reliable but dated | | Golf Mk8 (2020+) | Yes | Yes | Requires "Comfort" package | | ID.4 / ID. Buzz | Yes | Yes | Native OS 3.x+ needed | | Tiguan (2022+) | Yes | Yes | Best of the SUV bunch | | Atlas (2024+) | Yes | Yes | Largest screen in lineup | VW has taken the opposite route