I went to the Mazda Red Carpet event last month in Dallas. This is a traveling event that visits various cities throughout the US. Guests can drive the new CX-9, ask questions of the Mazda reps, enjoy free food and music, and get various appreciation gifts. It was very nice. Anyhow, I did ask the reps about Apple CarPlay as well as a lot of other issues. One rep did not know anything definite, but suggested it was likely a control issue, i.e. other car makers are more willing to turn-over control to Apple compared to the conservative view of Mazda. As I said, this was just an off-the-cuff, unofficial comment. Bottom line-- don't expect it any time soon.