BMW has an odd relationship with Apple CarPlay, and since the 2020 Toyota Supra uses more than a few BMW-sourced parts, the complicated relationship has migrated to Toyota.
Yet, we have some clarity on what soon-to-be Supra owners can expect. After speaking to a Toyota spokeswoman, Motor1 reported on Wednesday that the Supra will come with a four-year free trail of Apple CarPlay. While Toyota offers the third-party infotainment solution at no cost on some of its new vehicles, BMW charges $80 per year. Toyota is affected because the Supra uses BMW infotainment systems, among other larger components, such as its turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6.
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2020 Toyota Supra
After the four-year period, it's still unclear what will become of Apple CarPlay's relationship with the Japanese/German sports car mashup. The spokeswoman added, "future subscription fees will be available at a later date." That sounds like Toyota will resort to charging for CarPlay's use as well.
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2020 Toyota Supra
If the Supra follows BMW's current plan for Apple CarPlay, owners will have to shell out $80 per year or pay $300 that unlocks the system for 20 years. Buyers eying the new sports car should also consider the fact that Apple CarPlay is not compatible with the Supra's base 6.5-inch infotainment touchscreen. Stepping up to the 3.0 Premium and Launch Edition cars nets an 8.8-inch display with CarPlay functionality. The 3.0 Premium start sat $53,990 and a Launch Edition Supra costs $55,250.
Buyers can also simply ignore CarPlay and use the factory infotainment system. BMW's current setup is fairly user-friendly and offers quite a few features.
Then again, if you're buying a 2020 Supra based on the infotainment system, you're looking at the wrong car.