Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL have remote start?

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Models included in this guide are:

2023 Palisade – Product Enhancement
2023 Santa Fe (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Tucson (ICE, HEV, PHEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Kona (ICE, EV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Santa Cruz – Carry-over Model
2023 Venue – Carry-over Model
2023 NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Carry-over Model
2023 IONIQ 5 – Carry-over Model
2023 Elantra (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Elantra N – Carry-over Model
2023 Sonata (ICE, HEV) – Carry-over Model
2023 Sonata N Line – Carry-over Model

IONIQ HEV and PHEV – Discontinued due to a significantly expanded electrified lineup with the Elantra HEV, Sonata HEV, IONIQ 5, Kona Electric, Tucson HEV & PHEV, Santa Fe HEV & PHEV and NEXO. The IONIQ sub-brand launched with the IONIQ 5 and the next model in the lineup, IONIQ 6, was revealed globally on June 28. 

Accent – Discontinued due to an expanded SUV lineup that includes Venue. Venue now serves as the entry-level model for the Hyundai brand. Sedans remain an important part of the lineup and Hyundai continues to offer Elantra and Sonata.

Veloster N – Discontinued due to new N Brand model expansion of Elantra N and Kona N.

Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL have remote start?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is photographed in California City, Calif., March 10, 2022.

2023 Hyundai Palisade – Product Enhancement

The Palisade received a significant product enhancement for 2023. See press release for complete details.

2023 Palisade New Enhancements and Available Features

Exterior

  • New front and rear bumper fascia
  • New front grille
  • New headlamps and daytime running lights
  • New multi-spoke alloy wheel design
  • Auto-dimming outside mirrors


Interior

  • New instrument panel, gauge cluster and audio interface design
  • New steering wheel design
  • New seating surfaces and materials
  • Ergo-motion massaging driver’s seat
  • 2nd-row armrest angle adjuster (7 passenger, first for Hyundai)
  • Heated 3rd row seats (first application for Hyundai)
  • Acoustic-laminated rear door glass (SEL Premium, Limited, and Calligraphy model)


Infotainment/Convenience Technology

  • 12.3-inch navigation with 720p resolution
  • Digital, full-display center rearview mirror (first application for Hyundai)
  • WiFi hotspot (first application for Hyundai)
  • Digital Key 2 Touch (compatible with iPhone and Android)
  • New Bluelink features (see Bluelink detail)
  • Enhanced USB-C ports replace USB-A ports (quicker charging up to 3 amps)
  • Enhanced wireless device charging (from 5W to 15W)
  • Enhanced dynamic voice recognition


Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
  • Highway Driving Assist
  • Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist


Passive Safety Technology

  • Standard rear side-impact airbags

2023 Hyundai Palisade – Product Enhancement 

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY 

 

Trims

XRT

Not Available

>

New

 

SEL Convenience 

Available

>

Not Available

 

Mechanical

Tow Mode 

Not Available

>

New (On AWD equipped vehicles)

 

Exterior

Front and rear bumpers

-

>

New (Standard)

 

Front grille

-

>

New (Standard)

 

Headlights and DRLs

-

>

New (Standard)

 

Alloy wheels

-

>

New designs

 

Auto-dimming side mirrors

>

New (Standard)

 

Hydro-phobic door windows

>

New (SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy)

 

LED Taillights

SEL Conv and up

>

SEL, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

 

Sunroof (conventional-type)

SEL, SEL Conv, SEL Prem

>

SEL Prem and XRT

 

Safety

FCA enhancements

FCA with Ped Detection

>

FCA with Ped/Cyc/Car with Junction Turning (JT) on SE, SEL

  FCA with Ped/Cyc/Car with (JT), Junction Crossing (JC), Lane-Change Oncoming (LO), Lane-Change Side (LS) on SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Highway Driving Assist enhancements 

HDA 1 on SEL Prem. and up

>

HDA 1 on SE, SEL; HDA 2 on SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Smart Cruise Control enhancements 

Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go

>

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve (NSCC-C) Standard

Surround View Monitor, Blind Spot View Monitor

Limited and Calligraphy

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse

-

>

New (Calligraphy)

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist

-

>

New (Standard)

Rear 2nd Row side-impact airbags

>

New (Standard; total airbag count increases from 7→9)

Interior/Convenience

Upper dashboard

-

>

New (Standard)

Instrument cluster and audio fascia

>

New (Standard)

Switches/buttons for AVN, convenience items

>

New (Standard)

Floor console, dash, door panel trim

>

New (Standard)

Steering wheel

>

New (Standard)

Acoustic front side glass

>

SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy

Rear side window sunshades

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

>

Standard (EC rearview mirror on SE; EC+Homelink on SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy)

H-Tex™ seating surfaces

>

New (SEL, SEL Premium, XRT)

Leather seating surfaces

>

Limited

Premium Nappa leather seating surfaces

>

Calligraphy

8-way power front passenger seat

>

SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy

Ventilated 1st row and 2nd row captain's chairs

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Heated and Ventilated 2nd row bench seats

>

New (SEL Premium + Bench Seat)

Heated 3rd row seats

>

New (Limited, Calligraphy)

2nd row captain's chairs wing-out headrests

>

New (Calligraphy)

Driver’s 4-way lumbar support

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Hands-free smart liftgate with auto open

>

SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy

Ultrasonic ROA

>

SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy

Wireless phone charger

>

SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy (Increased wireless charging power 5Wà15W)

Proximity Key w/push-button start & remote engine start

>

Standard

Front parking sensors

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Multimedia/ Tech/Audio 

AVNT enhancement

8” display audio on SE, SEL, SEL Conv; 10.25” navigation on SEL Prem, Limited, and Calligraphy -

>

New 12.3” touchscreen navigation (Standard)

12.3 digital instrument cluster

Limited and Calligraphy

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Full display rearview mirror

>

New (Calligraphy)

Remote Smart Parking Assist

>

New (Calligraphy)

Digital Key 2 Touch

>

New (SEL, SEL Prem, XRT, Limited, Calligraphy); Digital Key 2 works with iPhone and Samsung Galaxy phones)

Harman Kardon premium audio system

Limited and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Dynamic Voice Recognition

>

New (Standard)

Bluelink Enhancements

>

New (Standard)

USB-C ports

USB-A

>

USB-C (Standard; USB-C charge ports replace USB-A, 1x data/charge port remains USB-A)

OTA Map Updates

Not available

>

Standard

Color

Robust Emerald (R8N)

>

New (Calligraphy)

Rainforest (R2F)

Available

>

Not Available

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe – Carry-over Model 

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Trims

SEL Convenience

Available 

>

Not Available

XRT

Built on SEL + Convenience Package trim

>

Built on SEL trim

Exterior

Black Grille

SE, XRT

>

SE, SEL, XRT

Silver Painted Front Bumper Accent

SE

>

SE, SEL

Silver Painted Fr/Rr Lower Skid Plate Accents

SE

>

SE, SEL

Black Lower Door Garnish

SE

>

SE, SEL

Silver Grille

SEL and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited

Chrome Fr/Rr Bumper Accents

SEL and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited

Chrome Lower Door Garnish Accent

SEL and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited

Chrome Fr/Rr Lower Skid Plate Accent

SEL and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited

Satin Chrome Door Handles

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Acoustic Laminated Front Side Glass

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy

Puddle Lamps

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy

Interior/Convenience

H-Tex™ Seating Surfaces

Not Available

>

XRT, SEL Premium

Power Release (Folding) 2nd Row Seats

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy

12.3” digital instrument cluster

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL Premium, Limited, Calligraphy

HomeLink Functionality

SEL Convenience and up

>

Limited, Calligraphy

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Manual Rear Sunshades

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Curve Control

SEL Premium and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Highway Driving Assist

SEL Premium and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Surround View Monitor

Limited and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Limited and up

>

SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Hands-Free Power Liftgate w/ Hands-Free Auto Open

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Dual Auto Temperature Control w/ Auto Defogger

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert

SEL Convenience and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Multimedia/ Tech/Audio 

10.25” Touchscreen Navigation

SEL Premium and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Dynamic Voice Recognition

SEL Premium and up

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

Hyundai Digital Key

SEL Convenience and up

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

OTA Map Updates

Not available

>

SEL, XRT, SEL Prem, Limited, Calligraphy

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV – Carry-over Model, For 23MY, Santa Fe HEV production moves from Ulsan 

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY 

Interior/ Convenience 

H-Tex™ Seating Surfaces

Not Available

>

SEL Premium

Surround View Monitor

Limited

>

SEL Prem, Limited

Blind-Spot View Monitor

Limited

SEL Prem, Limited

Highway Driving Assist

SEL Premium and up

Standard

Multimedia/ Tech/Audio 

10.25” Touchscreen Navigation

SEL Premium and up

>

Standard

 

Dynamic Voice Recognition

SEL Premium and up

>

Standard

 

OTA Map Updates

Not Available

>

Standard 

 

Color

Hampton Gray, Calypso Red, Stormy Sea

Not Available

>

Available (For 23MY, ICE exterior colors are available for HEV)

 

White color change

Quartz White (WW8)

>

Serenity White Pearl (W6H)

 

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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV – Carry-over Model  

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Interior/ Convenience 

Highway Driving Assist

Limited

>

Standard

Multimedia/ Tech/Audio 

10.25” Touchscreen Navigation

Limited

>

Standard

 

Dynamic Voice Recognition

Limited

>

Standard

 

OTA Map Updates

Not Available

>

Standard 

 

Colors

White color change

Quartz White (WW8) -

>

Serenity White Pearl (W6H)

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2023 Hyundai Tucson – Carry-over Model 

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY 

Trims

SEL with Premium Package (ICE)

Optional package for ICE SEL trim

>

Not Available

Mechanical

Engine Features → Emission Control System 

2.5L ICE = ULEV/SULEV

>

2.5L ICE = SULEV

 

Exterior

Panoramic Sunroof

Standard on Limited trim

>

Standard on N Line and Limited

 

XRT badge 

Not Available

>

XRT badge added to liftgate (XRT trim only)

 

Interior

H-Tex™ seating surfaces

Not Available

>

Replaces cloth for SEL + Convenience Package, XRT, and HEV SEL Convenience

 

Multimedia 

10.25” color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio (HERE) (AVN 5.0)

Standard on Limited trims (ICE and HEV/PHEV)

>

ICE: Standard on XRT, N Line, and Limited | HEV/PHEV: Standard on SEL Convenience and Limited  

Dynamic Voice Recognition

Standard on Limited trims (ICE and HEV/PHEV)

ICE: Standard on XRT, N Line, and Limited | HEV/PHEV: Standard on SEL Convenience and Limited

 

Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®

Wireless: SE, SEL, Blue, SEL + Convenience Package, SEL + Premium Package, XRT, N Line

Wired: Limited (ICE and HEV/PHEV)

Wireless: SE, SEL, SEL + Convenience Package (ICE)

Wired: SEL Convenience (HEV), XRT, N Line, Limited (ICE and HEV/PHEV)

 

Convenience

Hands-free Smart Liftgate with auto open & adjustable height setting

Standard on SEL + Convenience Package and up

>

Standard on SEL/Blue, SEL Convenience, XRT, N Line, Limited

Wireless device charging

Standard on SEL + Convenience Package and up

>

ICE: Standard on SEL, SEL + Convenience Package, XRT, N Line, Limited

HEV/PHEV: Standard on all

Hyundai Digital Key 1 (NFC)

Standard on SEL + Convenience Package and up

>

ICE: Standard on SEL, SEL + Convenience Package, XRT, N Line, Limited

HEV/PHEV: Standard on all

Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go

Standard on SEL and up

>

Standard on all models

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist

Standard on SEL and up

>

Standard on all models

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control

Standard on Limited trims (ICE and HEV/PHEV)

>

ICE: Standard on XRT, N Line, and Limited | HEV/PHEV: Standard on SEL Convenience and Limited

HomeLink universal garage door opener

Included with auto-dimming rearview mirror

>

Remains on XRT, N Line, and all Limited auto-dimming mirrors

Safety

FCA with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type)  

Standard on SEL and up

>

Standard on all models

 

Colors

White color change 

Quartz White (WW8)

>

Serenity White Pearl (W6H)  

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2023 Hyundai Kona, Kona N – Carry-over Models 

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Trims

N Line w/ Tech Package

Available

>

Not Available

Exterior

Power Sunroof 

SEL Conv, N Line Tech, Limited

>

SEL Conv, N Line, Limited

 

Premium dark gray body cladding

SEL Conv, Limited

>

Limited

 

Heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators

SEL and up

>

Standard

 

Interior

Power Driver’s Seat

N Line, Limited, N

>

SEL, SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N

 

Power windows with front auto-down/up

SEL Conv and up

>

SEL, SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N

 

10.25” navigation (AVN)

Limited, N

>

SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N

 

OTA Map Updates

Not Available

>

SEL Conv, N Line, Limited, N

 

Rear USB outlet

Limited, N

>

Standard

 

Safety

Blind-spot Collision Avoidance-Assist

SEL and up

>

Standard 

 

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist

SEL and up

>

Standard 

 

Safe Exit Warning

SEL and up

Standard 

 
Convenience

Highway Driving Assist

N Line Tech, Limited

>

Limited

 

Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go

N Line Tech, Limited

>

Limited

 

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2023 Hyundai Kona Electric – Carry-over Model 

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Trims

SE, SEL, Limited 

SEL, SEL Convenience Package, Limited

>

Renamed to SE, SEL, Limited

Interior

8-way power driver seat with lumbar

SEL Convenience and up

>

Standard  

Heated front seats

SEL Convenience and up

>

Standard

 

Power windows with front auto-down/up

SEL Convenience and up

>

Standard

 

Rear USB port

Limited

>

Standard

 

10.25” navigation (AVN)

Limited

>

SEL, Limited

 

OTA Map Updates

Not Available

>

SEL, Limited

 

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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz – Carry-over Model

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Trims

NIGHT trim 

Not Available

>

New NIGHT trim added

Interior

HomeLink functionality

Included with auto-dimming rearview mirror on SEL Premium and Limited

>

Only included with auto-dimming rearview mirror on Limited  

Multimedia/  Technology 

10.25”-wide Navigation Touchscreen Display 

Only on Limited trim

>

SEL Premium, Limited

 

Dynamic Voice Recognition

Only on Limited trim

>

SEL Premium, Limited

 

Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go

Only on Limited trim

SEL Premium, Limited

 

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Curve Control

Only on Limited trim

>

SEL Premium, Limited

 

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist

Only on Limited trim

>

SEL Premium, Limited

 

Safety

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

Standard on SEL and up

>

Standard on all models

 

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Standard on SEL and up

>

Standard on all models

 

Safe Exit Warning

Standard on SEL and up

 >

Standard on all models

 

Colors

White color change

Ice White (WSS)

>

Atlas White (SAW)

 

Mojave Sand color replacement

Mojave Sand (TSM)

>

California Sand (NSD)

 

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Does the 2023 Hyundai Elantra SEL have remote start?

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Carry-over Model

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

  CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Mechanical

Battery Heating System 

Standard with HTRAC AWD-equipped models

>

Standard for all IONIQ 5

Battery preconditioning function

Not Available

>

Standard for all IONIQ 5 (Enabled when EV fast charger destination is set in the onboard navigation)

Towing capacity

1,650-lb. towing capacity (excl SE Standard Range RWD)

>

2,300-lb. towing capacity (excl SE Standard Range RWD)

Fuel Economy / EPA Estimates

All-Electric Range

AWD models: 256 miles

>

AWD models: 266 miles  

MPGe (City/Highway/Combined)

AWD models: 110/87/98

>

AWD models: 113/90/101

 

Exterior

Projector-type LED headlights and front LED accent lighting 

Standard for SEL, Limited trims

>

Standard for Limited trim

 

Multimedia

NFC Digital Key 1

Standard for Limited trim

>

Standard for SEL, Limited trims (Digital Key 1 Android only)

 

Safety

Seatbelt reminder (driver only → 5 seats)

Not Available

>

Standard for all IONIQ 5  

Colors

Gravity Gold Matte Not Available

>

New for 23MY  

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2023 Hyundai Elantra, Elantra N – Carry-over Models

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Mechanical

N Line Manual Transmission 

Standard

>

Not Available

Exterior
Wheels

SEL Conv:  16” Alloy

>

SEL Conv: 17” Alloy  

Interior

Driver instrument cluster

SEL Conv: Analog + 4.2” TFT

N Line: Analog / 4.2” TFT

>

SEL Conv:  10.25” TFT-LCD

N Line:  10.25” TFT-LCD (Required with Navigation)

 

Multimedia

10.25” Navigation

SEL Conv:  None

N Line:  None

>

SEL Conv:  Standard

N Line:  Standard

 

Packaging

SEL Premium Package

Available on Elantra 2.0L engine

>

Not Available

 

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2023 Hyundai NEXO – Carry-over Model with No Changes

2023 Hyundai Venue – Carry-over Model

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY 

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

Safety

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – Door logic type 

Not Available

>

Added as standard equipment

Interior / Convenience 

Wireless Phone Charging

Not Available

>

Added to Limited trim

 

Instrument cluster display

Standard 3.5” mono display

>

Standard 4.2” color display

 

Map lamp

Optional

>

Standard

 

Center console armrest

Optional

>

Standard

 

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2023 Hyundai Sonata – Carry-over Model

ITEM

CHANGE FROM ‘22 MY

 

CHANGE TO ‘23 MY

ICE Models

Exterior

Compact Spare Tire

Available on Sonata N Line

>

Tire mobility kit

 

Interior / Convenience 

10.25” Navigation on SEL, SEL Convenience trims

8” Display Audio

>

10.25” Navigation system

w/ Dynamic Voice Recognition (DVR)

 

Highway Driving Assist

Available SEL Plus

>

N/A (Limited Trim and N Line only)

 

Sonata HEV 

Exterior

Solar roof (HEV Limited)

Available

>

Panoramic Sunroof  

Interior / Convenience

10.25” Navigation SEL Trim 

8” Display Audio

>

10.25” Navigation system

w/ Dynamic Voice Recognition (DVR)

 

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Disclaimer: While the information contained in this document was correct at the time of posting, specifications and equipment can change. No warranty or guarantee is being extended in this document, and Hyundai Motor America reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact your Hyundai dealer for current vehicle specifications.

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Does 2023 Elantra have digital key?

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has that covered too with Digital Key. Simply sync your Hyundai to your MyHyundai app, and you'll be able to lock/unlock and even remote start your vehicle.

Does 2023 Elantra have wireless CarPlay?

The infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity to further enable you to control your phone and its apps while you drive. Other technologies include wireless charging for Qi-compatible devices, Bluetooth connectivity, heated front seats, and Bluetooth connectivity.