Jaguar USA is
offering prospective I-Pace customers one more reason to buy the electric
crossover. The 2019 Jaguar I-Pace features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
as standard, part of a new Smartphone Pack that equips all I-Pace models from
launch. As a result, the EV’s standard InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment
system can mirror the driver’s smartphone, making life easier
on-board.
Using the vehicle’s
touchscreen, drivers can now interact with key mobile apps, including Spotify,
WhatsApp, Google Maps, and Waze (with iOS12). All owners have to do is connect
their smartphone to the vehicle via a compatible USB cable and select Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto on the car’s touchscreen. Where equipped, certain functionality
can be controlled via the vehicle’s Voice Control.
In addition to the
I-Pace, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will arrive on select 2019 model year
vehicles as well. However, the functionality will be an option for models
equipped with the InControl Touch Pro and Touch Pro Duo infotainment systems
with navigation, InControl Apps, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Selecting the
Smartphone Pack on other JLR vehicles will cost around US$ 300. Depending on the
model, the Smartphone Pack will be either a port- or factory-installed option.
Besides the new
Smartphone Pack, the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system brings several
enhancements for the 2019 model year. Those include voice command for
navigation functionality, a major graphical refresh for the “Home,” “Extra
Features” and “Customizable Homepage” screens, and minor user experience
changes to the button and icon placement on “Media Screen.”
Finally, the
interface also gains additional shortcut buttons on the home screen for key
functions within Navigation, Media and Phone.
