{"id":704,"date":"2019-03-07T16:08:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T21:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/?p=704"},"modified":"2025-03-06T16:19:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T21:19:22","slug":"2019-car-infotainment-features-that-will-forever-change-the-way-you-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/2019-car-infotainment-features-that-will-forever-change-the-way-you-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Car Infotainment Features That Will Forever Change the Way You Drive!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2019, the infotainment system in your car is as indispensable as the steering wheel. No, that\u2019s not really an exaggeration!<\/span><\/p>\n

The word \u201cinfotainment\u201d is sometimes carelessly thrown around without preamble. So let\u2019s first address; <\/span>What does infotainment system mean?<\/b><\/p>\n

In the automotive industry, an infotainment system (or In-Vehicle Infotainment -IVI) refers to in-car technologies that bridge the gap between entertainment and information for the driver and passengers. These typically include audiovisual interfaces, touchscreens, keypads, and the likes. <\/span><\/p>\n

These systems have tremendously evolved since their inception, and though many people assume that this is a relatively new technological advancement, in reality, the first modern infotainment system as we\u2019ve come to know them today was created as far back as 1980!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buying a car with an infotainment system in Canada<\/span><\/a> takes some doing. There are so many aspects that come together to make the magic happen; internet connectivity, smartphone compatibility, advanced driver assistance features, real-time traffic announcement broadcasts – and that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below, we\u2019ve shortlisted the most sought after infotainment features in 2019 and the cars that epitomize these features to the max!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Apple CarPlay Connectivity<\/b><\/p>\n

Any person who owns a smartphone in the 21st century can sympathize with this cause! By its own admission, Apple CarPlay is a smarter and safer way to connect your iPhone to your vehicle. This savvy feature lets you interact with your phone\u2019s entertainment services through the vehicle\u2019s in-built display.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2019, over 100 million people in North America alone own an iPhone. It\u2019s easy to see why the automotive industry has gone all out to integrate this particular feature. An uninterrupted and user-friendly in-car iPhone connection is the golden ticket as far as most drivers are concerned. With Apple CarPlay, you can now make calls, receive and send messages and stream music seamlessly without ever having to take your eyes off the road. <\/span><\/p>\n

Our Top 3 Picks With Apple CarPlay Connectivity <\/b><\/p>\n