2016 Pajero first with Mitsubishi’s in-car smartphone technology

2016 Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi  Motors newly-developed integrated smartphone infotainment system has arrived on  the 2016 model year Pajero SUV. Mitsubishi’s  Smartphone Link Display Audio (SDA) system for both Android AutoTM*1 and Apple CarPlay*2  will be introduced across all Pajero variants and rolled out on future models  in the months ahead.

On sale from 1 September, the  2016 Pajero will also feature Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio as standard  across the range and a new Terra Rossa premium paint colour.

SDA allows  users of either Android  smartphones or iPhones to connect to the Pajero’s  seven-inch built-in touch screen using a USB cable.

The  system is designed to allow the driver, either by using the touchscreen, voice  control or steering wheel  controls, to  safely and simply:

  • access navigation and other compatible apps on their       smartphone
  • make and receive phone calls
  • send and receive text messages and
  • listen to or stream music and

The  SDA system also eliminates the need for regular map updates to the car’s  navigation system by retrieving the latest information from the smartphone.

Android  Auto Features

Home   Android  Auto automatically brings you useful information and organises it into simple  cards that appear in the vehicles display when they’re needed.

Maps   Let  Google MapsTM*1 lead the way.  It’s easy to get where you’re going with free  voice-guided navigation, live traffic information, lane guidance and more.

Music   Your  favourite tunes – to go! Access and stream over 30 million songs, customised  playlists and more with Google PlayTM*1 music.

Voice   Just  say the word – Best in class speech technology makes controlling everything  with your voice fast and easy.

Apps Hit  the road with your favourite compatible apps.   Android Auto makes it easy to access your phone’s apps and contents in  your car.

Apple  CarPlay Features

Overview   Apple  CarPlay takes the iPhone’s familiar features you’d want to access while driving  and puts them on the vehicle’s display in a smart and simple manner. You can  get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music, all  in a way that allows you to stay focused on the road.

Maps   Complete  with turn-by-turn directions, traffic conditions and estimated travel  time.  CarPlay can also predict where the  driver is most likely to want to go by using addresses from their email, text  messages, contacts and calendars.

Phone   Make  calls, return missed calls and listen to voicemail.  Siri helps do all these things.

Messages   Siri  can take dictation, read aloud, send and reply to the driver’s text messages  for them.

Music Access  your artists, songs, playlists and compatible third party audio apps using your  car’s built-in controls.  Or just tell  Siri what you’d like to listen to.

Notes

  • Android Auto requires Android 5.0+       (Lollipop) and Apple CarPlay requires iOS8+
  • Smartphone Link Display Audio will not       operate in areas with no service signal and may not operate in supported       areas where the signal is weak
  • Users are responsible for all charges       incurred using smartphones and iPhones to connect to Android Auto and       CarPlay respectively
  • Some functions may not be available for       use depending on the user’s location

Pricing  remains unchanged.

Recommended  Retail Pricing

Model

Recommended    Retail Price

Pajero GLX AT

$53,990

Pajero GLS AT

$58,990

Exceed AT

$65,990

*1: Android  Auto, Android, Google Maps and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.  registered in the United States and other countries.   *2:  Apple CarPlay, iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the  United States and other countries.