Hi there! I'm John, a lifelong car enthusiast with a particular passion for in-car technology. I've spent countless hours researching and comparing different infotainment systems, and I'm excited to share my knowledge about which cars had Apple CarPlay back in 2016.

## Cars Equipped with Apple CarPlay in 2016

While 2016 marked the early stages of widespread CarPlay adoption, several manufacturers embraced this technology, integrating it into various models across their lineups. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of some notable brands and their 2016 offerings featuring Apple CarPlay:

Acura:

* ILX: This entry-level luxury sedan offered CarPlay as an option on all trims equipped with the Technology Package.
* MDX: Acura's popular three-row SUV provided CarPlay on models with the Technology Package.
* RLX: The flagship sedan included CarPlay as standard equipment on all trims.
* TLX: CarPlay was available on Tech and Advance trims of this well-rounded sedan.

Audi:

* A3: CarPlay was optional on Premium Plus trims and standard on Prestige trims for both sedan and cabriolet body styles.
* A4: The redesigned A4 offered CarPlay as part of the MMI® infotainment system, available on Premium Plus and Prestige trims.
* A6 & A7: Both models featured CarPlay as an option on Premium Plus trims and standard on Prestige trims.
* Q3: CarPlay was available on Premium Plus and Prestige trims of this compact luxury SUV.
* Q7: The redesigned Q7 offered CarPlay on Premium Plus and Prestige trims.

BMW:

* 2 Series (including M235i): CarPlay was available as part of the optional Navigation system on most trims.
* 3 Series (including M3): Similar to the 2 Series, CarPlay came bundled with the Navigation system, optional on most trims.
* 4 Series (including M4): CarPlay followed the same availability pattern as the 2 and 3 Series.
* 5 Series: CarPlay was optional with the Navigation system on most trims.
* 6 Series: CarPlay was included with the optional Navigation system on most trims.
* 7 Series: CarPlay was standard on all trims.
* X1: CarPlay was optional with the Navigation system.
* X3 & X4: CarPlay was optional with the Navigation system on most trims.
* X5 & X6: CarPlay was optional with the Navigation system on most trims.

Chevrolet:

* Cruze: This compact car offered CarPlay on LT and Premier trims with the MyLink infotainment system.
* Malibu: CarPlay was available on LT and Premier trims equipped with the MyLink system.
* Volt: The plug-in hybrid offered CarPlay on LT and Premier trims with MyLink.
* Camaro: CarPlay was standard on all trims except the base 1LT.
* Corvette: CarPlay was standard on all trims.
* Colorado: CarPlay was available on LT and Z71 trims with the MyLink system.
* Silverado: CarPlay was available on LT and High Country trims with the MyLink system.
* Suburban and Tahoe: CarPlay was standard on LTZ and Premier trims with the MyLink system.

Ford:

* Fiesta: CarPlay was available on SE and Titanium trims with the SYNC 3 infotainment system.
* Focus: Similar to the Fiesta, CarPlay was offered on SE and Titanium trims with SYNC 3.
* Fusion: CarPlay came with the SYNC 3 system on SE, Titanium, and Platinum trims.
* Mustang: CarPlay was standard on all trims except the base V6 model.
* Escape: CarPlay was available on SE and Titanium trims equipped with SYNC 3.
* Explorer: CarPlay was available on XLT and higher trims with the SYNC 3 system.
* Expedition: CarPlay was standard on all trims except the base XLT.
* F-150: CarPlay was available on XLT and higher trims with the SYNC 3 system.

GMC:

* Canyon: CarPlay was available on SLE and SLT trims equipped with the IntelliLink infotainment system.
* Sierra: CarPlay was available on SLE, SLT, and Denali trims with the IntelliLink system.
* Yukon & Yukon XL: CarPlay was available on SLE, SLT, and Denali trims with the IntelliLink system.

Honda:

* Accord: CarPlay was available on EX-L and Touring trims with the HondaLink infotainment system.
* Civic: The redesigned Civic offered CarPlay on EX-T, EX-L, and Touring trims.
* CR-V: CarPlay was available on EX and above trims with the HondaLink system.
* Pilot: CarPlay was available on EX-L and above trims with the HondaLink system.

Hyundai:

* Elantra: CarPlay was available on Limited trims with the available Navigation system.
* Sonata: CarPlay was available on Sport trims and above with the available Navigation system.
* Tucson: CarPlay was available on Limited trims with the available Navigation system.
* Santa Fe Sport: CarPlay was available on Limited trims with the available Navigation system.

Kia:

* Optima: CarPlay was available on EX and SX trims with the UVO infotainment system.
* Sorento: CarPlay was available on EX and SX trims with the UVO system.
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