Apple carplay in GCC??
01-24-2017, 02:27 AM
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Apple carplay in GCC??
I am a new member to the forum and I am considering purchasing a 2017 Nissan Maxima in Saudi Arabia
A quick question that I have been getting mixed answeres to and would love to get a clear answer.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR have Apple Car play in Saudi Arabia (GCC specs)
as per my understanding the onyl difrence between the 2016 and 2017 is the aple carplay.
1- spoke to 3 dealers (1 in Saudi arabia, and 2 the the UAE) 2 have stated that apple carplay isnt avilable on GCC models and they only diffrence betwen the Maxima SR 16 and 17 is a carbonfiber spoiler, one has told me that it does have apple carplay and when i went to test drive the car he made me drive the 16 model telling me that its the exact same as the 17 and mainly the only reason for my test drive was to actually see if the aple carplay was avilable.
2- the middle east nisan website doesnt mention apple car play anywhere but then again most the the specs are mentioned for the 16 model without any updates for the 17
3- the apple middle east website states that apple car play is avilable of the Nissan maxima (still that doesnt mean that its avilable in GCC)
I know this isnt issue but I would like to be sure of what i am buying
A quick question that I have been getting mixed answeres to and would love to get a clear answer.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR have Apple Car play in Saudi Arabia (GCC specs)
as per my understanding the onyl difrence between the 2016 and 2017 is the aple carplay.
1- spoke to 3 dealers (1 in Saudi arabia, and 2 the the UAE) 2 have stated that apple carplay isnt avilable on GCC models and they only diffrence betwen the Maxima SR 16 and 17 is a carbonfiber spoiler, one has told me that it does have apple carplay and when i went to test drive the car he made me drive the 16 model telling me that its the exact same as the 17 and mainly the only reason for my test drive was to actually see if the aple carplay was avilable.
2- the middle east nisan website doesnt mention apple car play anywhere but then again most the the specs are mentioned for the 16 model without any updates for the 17
3- the apple middle east website states that apple car play is avilable of the Nissan maxima (still that doesnt mean that its avilable in GCC)
I know this isnt issue but I would like to be sure of what i am buying
01-30-2017, 11:55 AM
#3
I am a new member to the forum and I am considering purchasing a 2017 Nissan Maxima in Saudi Arabia
A quick question that I have been getting mixed answeres to and would love to get a clear answer.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR have Apple Car play in Saudi Arabia (GCC specs)
as per my understanding the onyl difrence between the 2016 and 2017 is the aple carplay.
1- spoke to 3 dealers (1 in Saudi arabia, and 2 the the UAE) 2 have stated that apple carplay isnt avilable on GCC models and they only diffrence betwen the Maxima SR 16 and 17 is a carbonfiber spoiler, one has told me that it does have apple carplay and when i went to test drive the car he made me drive the 16 model telling me that its the exact same as the 17 and mainly the only reason for my test drive was to actually see if the aple carplay was avilable.
2- the middle east nisan website doesnt mention apple car play anywhere but then again most the the specs are mentioned for the 16 model without any updates for the 17
3- the apple middle east website states that apple car play is avilable of the Nissan maxima (still that doesnt mean that its avilable in GCC)
I know this isnt issue but I would like to be sure of what i am buying
A quick question that I have been getting mixed answeres to and would love to get a clear answer.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR have Apple Car play in Saudi Arabia (GCC specs)
as per my understanding the onyl difrence between the 2016 and 2017 is the aple carplay.
1- spoke to 3 dealers (1 in Saudi arabia, and 2 the the UAE) 2 have stated that apple carplay isnt avilable on GCC models and they only diffrence betwen the Maxima SR 16 and 17 is a carbonfiber spoiler, one has told me that it does have apple carplay and when i went to test drive the car he made me drive the 16 model telling me that its the exact same as the 17 and mainly the only reason for my test drive was to actually see if the aple carplay was avilable.
2- the middle east nisan website doesnt mention apple car play anywhere but then again most the the specs are mentioned for the 16 model without any updates for the 17
3- the apple middle east website states that apple car play is avilable of the Nissan maxima (still that doesnt mean that its avilable in GCC)
I know this isnt issue but I would like to be sure of what i am buying
06-30-2018, 08:38 AM
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Bluetooth is crap, Nissan’s system is pathetic. CarPlay is the best thing that happened to this car. Those who disagree, either don’t have CarPlay or don’t have iPhone to use CarPlay.
If if you think CarPlay is useless list thing that is.
If if you think CarPlay is useless list thing that is.
06-30-2018, 04:40 PM
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Pretty weak
06-30-2018, 05:53 PM
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06-30-2018, 10:22 PM
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Thanks for the info. I would love to know what you paid for your car. We can convert your currency to U.S. dollars. Do you have a tax and if so, what might that be? Just very curious. Oh, and can you tell us what you pay per liter? of gasoline.
07-01-2018, 12:25 AM
#9
Unfortunately the Apple CarPlay is not available in GCC.
I 'm in Saudi Arabia and have 16 S.
I have tried several time to get the answer but I think this is because of Nissan Middle East and this is their requirement if I'm not mistaken.
Our dealerships are under Nissan Middle East.
I was about to try to buy a unit from the US but was told that it only works with a specific memory card and mine wouldn't work in it so I decided to abort this option :d
I'm thinking to change the whole screen to an android one but trying to find with higher specifications to avoid lags.
I 'm in Saudi Arabia and have 16 S.
I have tried several time to get the answer but I think this is because of Nissan Middle East and this is their requirement if I'm not mistaken.
Our dealerships are under Nissan Middle East.
I was about to try to buy a unit from the US but was told that it only works with a specific memory card and mine wouldn't work in it so I decided to abort this option :d
I'm thinking to change the whole screen to an android one but trying to find with higher specifications to avoid lags.
07-01-2018, 02:18 AM
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I live in Saudi Arabia and have a 2017 S and it doesn't have the CarPlay which is really something very annoying since I don't have any valid answer from the dealership on the reason why it doesn't have although other makers have the CarPlay normally so it is not restricted by the GCC.
@mfshehri, if you found a suitable option for the screen please share it
.
Have a good day.
@mfshehri, if you found a suitable option for the screen please share it
.Have a good day.
07-09-2018, 06:43 AM
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I disagree.. I have Apple CarPlay and I do like to play with the latest technology and software. Ever since I bought Maxima I used CarPlay probably 3 times. I find Bluetooth with magnetic cradle Much convenient.
07-09-2018, 10:05 AM
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the most noticible difference and why CarPlay over Bluetooth is the quality of sound - it’s way better, and maps are real time, and not the outdated built in version.
07-09-2018, 10:22 AM
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Blazinghassan "As I said, list one thing bad about CarPlay."
Simple - its an Apple product. Apple only understands their own products and fight any standards. Think of their promotion of Appletalk as an ethernet interface - a disaster. Apple simple has about the worst user interface ever.
Simple - its an Apple product. Apple only understands their own products and fight any standards. Think of their promotion of Appletalk as an ethernet interface - a disaster. Apple simple has about the worst user interface ever.
07-09-2018, 02:22 PM
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Blazinghassan "As I said, list one thing bad about CarPlay."
Simple - its an Apple product. Apple only understands their own products and fight any standards. Think of their promotion of Appletalk as an ethernet interface - a disaster. Apple simple has about the worst user interface ever.
Simple - its an Apple product. Apple only understands their own products and fight any standards. Think of their promotion of Appletalk as an ethernet interface - a disaster. Apple simple has about the worst user interface ever.
Apple understand of only thinking of them self is besides the point.
07-21-2018, 01:58 PM
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A few reasons:
1. The graphics are better than the factory nav.
2. Route calculation is better than the factory nav.
3. No need to pay for map updates.
4. No need to pay for subscription to have traffic information.
5. The software is continually improved with new features and increased functionality.
6. As an example of 5, google maps and waze will soon be available.
What's not to love?
I'm glad I got an early 17 rather than a late 16, with the attendant price premium, because of Carplay.
Last edited by slava; 07-21-2018 at 02:01 PM.
08-05-2018, 04:55 AM
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12-19-2018, 10:09 PM
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I am a new member to the forum and I am considering purchasing a 2017 Nissan Maxima in Saudi Arabia
A quick question that I have been getting mixed answeres to and would love to get a clear answer.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR have Apple Car play in Saudi Arabia (GCC specs)
as per my understanding the onyl difrence between the 2016 and 2017 is the aple carplay.
1- spoke to 3 dealers (1 in Saudi arabia, and 2 the the UAE) 2 have stated that apple carplay isnt avilable on GCC models and they only diffrence betwen the Maxima SR 16 and 17 is a carbonfiber spoiler, one has told me that it does have apple carplay and when i went to test drive the car he made me drive the 16 model telling me that its the exact same as the 17 and mainly the only reason for my test drive was to actually see if the aple carplay was avilable.
2- the middle east nisan website doesnt mention apple car play anywhere but then again most the the specs are mentioned for the 16 model without any updates for the 17
3- the apple middle east website states that apple car play is avilable of the Nissan maxima (still that doesnt mean that its avilable in GCC)
I know this isnt issue but I would like to be sure of what i am buying
A quick question that I have been getting mixed answeres to and would love to get a clear answer.
Does the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR have Apple Car play in Saudi Arabia (GCC specs)
as per my understanding the onyl difrence between the 2016 and 2017 is the aple carplay.
1- spoke to 3 dealers (1 in Saudi arabia, and 2 the the UAE) 2 have stated that apple carplay isnt avilable on GCC models and they only diffrence betwen the Maxima SR 16 and 17 is a carbonfiber spoiler, one has told me that it does have apple carplay and when i went to test drive the car he made me drive the 16 model telling me that its the exact same as the 17 and mainly the only reason for my test drive was to actually see if the aple carplay was avilable.
2- the middle east nisan website doesnt mention apple car play anywhere but then again most the the specs are mentioned for the 16 model without any updates for the 17
3- the apple middle east website states that apple car play is avilable of the Nissan maxima (still that doesnt mean that its avilable in GCC)
I know this isnt issue but I would like to be sure of what i am buying
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