Which Kia Optima years have Apple CarPlay?
The Kia Optima offers Apple CarPlay in 3 of the 6 model years we have trim data for (2015–2020). It first appears in 2017, standard on the EX, SX, SX Limited, EX (Hybrid), Premium (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid) and optional on the LX 1.6T and LX 2.4. Every trim has it standard from 2020 on.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, EX Premium, LX, S, Special Edition, SX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2019 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2018 | Standard | Standard on every trim (EX, LX, LX Turbo, S, SX, EX (Hybrid), Premium (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid)). |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the EX, SX, SX Limited, EX (Hybrid), Premium (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). Optional on the LX 1.6T and LX 2.4 (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2016 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2015 | No | Not available on any trim. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with Apple CarPlay