I see that a zombie thread has been brought back to life!
My first CarPlay-equipped vehicle is a '17 Civic Si.
It's ok, and I'd like to have it in my new CX-5 and MX-5 RF, but the current infotainment system can utilize phone apps to do everything but provide a visual display.
My conveniently-mounted phone provides the visuals.
Bottom line for me ... nice to have but no big deal if it isn't made available.