Both the Prologue and ZDX will use the Ultium platform and battery technology. These models are closely related to the new Chevrolet Blazer EV, GM’s first car to ship without Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. All three models are expected to sail down the same production line and share plenty of componentry.
So it’s safe to assume General Motors can still fall back on the popular screen-mirroring apps if its Google-developed system fails to impress consumers. Perhaps GM’s new system will become hugely successful, but consumer backlash suggests that people don’t want to move on from what they’re used to.
GM spokeswoman Kelly Cusinato defended the move in April, stating, “We’re confident customers will see the capabilities, ease of use, and benefits of this integrated system, as they become more familiar with it.”
General Motors plans to impress customers with features like voice commands, real-time navigation, and an array of apps in the Google Play store.