Honda on Friday announced that the 2017 Accord, going on sale June 27, will be available with an upgrade supporting Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto.
To use either interface people will have to pay for a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen, Honda said. The automaker didn't immediately say how much the upgrade will cost, but the base Accord Sedan will start at $22,355. Coupe models will run at least $24,025.
Honda has been relatively slow to introduce CarPlay support, having first added it to 2016 models of the Accord and Civic, plus the 2017 Ridgeline. The 2017 Civic Hatchback will be compatible when it launches this fall.
Most major automakers now have some models with CarPlay, although few iOS developers have created interfaces to match. Excluding apps by car manufacturers and Apple itself, there are only 10 CarPlay-ready titles listed on Apple's website.
To boost the platform, Apple is planning various enhancements alongside this fall's iOS 10, such as a redesigned Music app, the ability to remove and rearrange apps, and support for VoIP services like Skype.