Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi cars to get Android-based ICE

Alliance partners Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi have collaborated with Google to offer Android-based infotainment systems on their models from 2021.

As part of the technology partnership, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi will use Google's Android operating system in their infotainment systems, with built-in features like Google Maps with turn-by-turn navigation and access to the Google Play Store. Users will be able to use the infotainment system to answer calls and send texts, control media, search information over the internet and manage vehicle functions using Google Assistant.

Each brand will have a unique interface and specific features and will offer integrated cloud-based systems as well. Alliance Intelligent Cloud will provide next-gen infotainment systems with secure connectivity and will facilitate over-the-air updates and remote diagnostics. The system will be compatible with devices running on other operating systems as well.