Technology

Does my 2022 Toyota Kluger GX have Android Auto? I have tried multiple times.

Driving my 2023 GWM Tank 300 hybrid when all sound went off from the stereo, then came back on at full volume, screaming static. None of the controls for volume or mute would work. This cut in and out until we pulled over after five minutes and turned the car off. It still continued to scream until the auxiliary power shut off after 30 seconds. Any idea what is going on?

I've test driven four Mazda CX-3s (long story) and none of them have been able to connect to my phone via Android Auto. I have the app, my operating system is acceptable, and I had an IT specialist and two sales consultants trying yesterday.

Every other car has connected immediately (Kia Stonic, VW T-Roc, Skoda Kamiq, Hyundai Kona). Can you please advise an alternative to the CX-3 that's around $30K, the same size and with the same engine size and same level of power on the freeway.

Also, I love the T-Roc but am very concerned about parts availability and expense. My own mechanic told me to steer clear of them.