Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa are now available on LS500 2019

Rockville

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Yes, coming soon...not on the lot yet. October production of the LS, LC, UX, NX, RC, and RC F will have CarPlay.
The ES already comes with CarPlay on its Navigation models. October production of multimedia models also begins in October. This is significant because the ES is the only US produced model so the lead time is much less. Alexa joins the the ES if you have an Android Phone. The other really big news is that the IOS 12.0 now allows the advent of Google Maps and Waze. This means you can select from 4 Navigation systems whenever you feel like it on a large format screen. No more fiddling with your iPhone or vent mounting. To use CarPlay requires a lightning to USB cable and the desired apps downloaded to your phone. Voila!
 

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I have called Lexus in Germany today to hear about the availability of Apple Carplay for the LC. It turns out that we get another, very special, treat instead.

Instead of Apple Carplay, the LC500 in Europe will get a particle filter robbing 14HP. There will be no Carplay, no Alexa, no Entune, and unlike many other Toyota and Lexus vehicles, no 360 degree camera.

I want to move back to the US...