Firmware Update - anybody else had confirmation?

[Clint Sykes]

I have paid a deposit with my dealer for a 2020 Rav 4 and have been informed that its going to be April before I can take delivery which I am OK with.

Since then they have informed me that I could take delivery of a 2019 Rav 4 in January 2020 and that a firmware update will be available about April 2020 which would give me Apple Carplay & Android Auto. I would rather do this as I would like the car earlier.

Has anybody else had information regarding the firmware update?

[FROSTYBALLS]

Moved to the Rav4 club.

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[chris ha]

But if you wait 6 weeks you will get a 70 plate

[FROSTYBALLS]

8 hours ago, chris ha said:

But if you wait 6 weeks you will get a 70 plate

Probably be longer than six weeks ....

[Tomfromfife]

I had confirmation from my dealer that the upgrade will be available in May 2020.

[chris ha]

£150 for a firmware upgrade is a bit steep really, if you are having a service at the same time can't see why they dont just do it. No hardware it is no harder than updating your maps, android\linux is very quick and easy

[FROSTYBALLS]

The original topic that Devon Aygo posted stated the 'upgrade kit' (possibly not just firmware) for the Rav4, excluding the Icon, will be £150 for a standalone upgrade and there will be a reduced cost (TBC) if done with a service.

[MrBee]

When we get answers, it so often leads to more questions! 

The fact that the cost is cheaper when combined with a service (was £50 mentioned in the corolla fouum?) suggests it is a software upgrade. 

Surely there is more of a difference between mm17 and mm19 than just Apple and android stuff? Like better screen resolution?