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Starting in 2016, Volkswagen began installing Apple CarPlay in Passat models. This feature is also available in the 2017 model. This addition aligns Passat with other Volkswagen models like Jetta, Golf, Tiguan, and Beetle, all of which are integrated with Apple's interface. Whether this is important to you or not, it is beneficial to view CarPlay as a safety tool rather than just an entertainment feature, as Apple promotes it. Apple emphasizes the user-friendly design of CarPlay, aiming to keep drivers focused on the road and less on their phones, ultimately reducing the risk of accidents. Personally, I think it's a great idea if it means my phone can seamlessly work with my car's dashboard.
Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto can be found on the R-Line, SE, SE equipped with Technology, SEL Premium, V6 SE with Technology, and V6 SEL Premium trim levels for the 2017 VW Passat.