Renault integrates Waze into its electric Mégane

This is the first time a manufacturer has offered Waze in a vehicle.

Renault has just announced that the Waze navigation system can now be directly integrated into the multimedia system of the electric Megane. No more need to connect the smartphone to the car. The Austral, which features the same interface, will also benefit from this functionality.

“Renault is the first automaker to offer Waze directly on the vehicle’s multimedia screen, without activating your smartphone,” says Jérôme Seror, Director of Digital Customer Experience at Renault. “We are convinced that the many Waze users will appreciate this new feature when they are behind the wheel of the new Austral or Mégane E-Tech Electric. This clearly aligns with our strategy to provide our customers with an intuitive, immersive, and connected driving experience.”

How to install Waze in your Renault?

To have Waze directly in your Megane or Austral, simply download the app from Google Play by going directly through the car’s 12″ screen. Another option is to download Waze via the MyRenault mobile app.

Through this small innovation, Renault provides a new illustration of the possibilities offered by its new infotainment system. Based on Android OS and developed by Google, it allows access to numerous connected services and can receive remote updates.

The modernity of this onboard system is undoubtedly one of the factors explaining the good figures of the electric Megane. Since its launch, the compact with the diamond badge has been among the best-selling electric cars in France. However, caution is advised as competition is fierce and the situation can change quickly. The arrival of the MG 4 could, for example, shake up this segment.

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