[reginaldvs]

Do you guys think Volvo will update our current software to Android Automotive?? The electric xc40 comes with it.. I remember in Google IO 2018, Volvo did show the xc40 running Android.

Thoughts?

 

[Ritchie23]

I hope they do. Just got my XC40 3 weeks ago. I love everything about it.

This update would be the cherry on top.

 

[Dennis in NH]

i know 2020 runs Andoid auto and I would not have bought the car without it; I bought mine in Aug 2020.

 

[nikagl]

Only XC40 P8 (full electric) will get Android Automotive for now. Maybe newer / future models too?

 

[leafy_cabbage]

Man I've got my fingers cross they can update the gas models. Just got a 2021 R-Design a month ago and didn't even know about Android Automotive!

 

[nikagl]

They won't and they can't (unless they replace the entire nav-system)...

 

[raketni]

I think they've introduced the demo Android Google system on the petrol version of XC40, for a motorshow purposes or something like that. Back in 2018/2019.

This suggests that the hardware could be the same. That would mean that there's room for an update. But I don't believe it will happen, because of the 'exclusivity' and the fact That they already have a product for 'common' cars - Sensus.

 

[santinexus]

Is there an "official" possibility of updating or upgrading the sensus system of the first XC40s with the new ANDROID AUTOMOTIVE?

 

[Greg S]

Is there an "official" possibility of updating or upgrading the sensus system of the first XC40s with the new ANDROID AUTOMOTIVE?

No, I don't think so. The hardware is different, including both the driver's display and the centre display...so yeah, don't hold your breath.