CarPlay for 2015 CX-5?

[oldspicejet]

Is there some sort of hub or adapter I can plug in to get CarPlay in my 2015 CX-5? I don't want to remove the original dorky infotainment because then I'll lose the ability for the car to autoLock I think. What are the best options these days?

 

[7eregrine]

Radio replacement is your only option, I'm sorry to tell you.
You will not lose any features. Once programmed that programming will stay. The feature is not dependent on the Headunit. You just will not be able to change any features.
I would absolutely do it.

 

[oldspicejet]

which unit do you recommend?

 

[7eregrine]

You have so many options. You have the last car that will easily accept an aftermarket radio.
I have zero experience with these nowadays, but I would certainly stick with the big guys: JVC, Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood.

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