# Hybrid Smartphone Cars The Hyundai Sonata Android Auto Promises a Safe Smartphone Experience By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2015-05-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-sonata-android-auto References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/johanabhuiyan/android-auto-hits-the-road-in-hyundais-new-sonata) & [android](http://www.android.com/auto/) The release of the [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-hyundai-sonata) Sonata Android Auto marks the end of the choice between smartphones and smart driving. Promising a safer driving experience, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3) set out to bring its mobile operating system to the car -- giving drivers the digital experience they crave without compromising their safety and the safety of others on the road. Although the software was announced in March, the Hyundai Sonata Android Auto experience is the first to put to put it in practice. The car, already a sounding advertisement for on-road safety is the ideal choice for Google's Android Auto launch, with lead product manager Andrew Brenner claiming, "We looked for manufacturers that are really forward-looking.” The experience will allow drivers to make calls, navigate to a chosen destination, and turn on the radio or a music app using an array of buttons on the car’s steering wheel, a dashboard touchscreen, voice command. This development represents a big step in Android's desire for omnipresence in the smartphone market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone Integration:** The Hyundai Sonata Android Auto demonstrates the trend of integrating smartphones into cars for a safer driving experience. - **In-car Digital Experience:** The Hyundai Sonata Android Auto exemplifies the trend of providing a seamless digital experience within the car. - **Voice-activated Controls:** The Hyundai Sonata Android Auto showcases the trend of utilizing voice commands for hands-free control while driving. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage smartphone integration to enhance the driving experience and promote safety through technology. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can explore opportunities to extend their reach by integrating with different devices, like cars. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can adapt to the trend of in-car digital experiences by creating immersive and interactive content for car passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Like EV Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-3.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Technologically Advanced Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-hyundai-sonata.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Android-Powered Infotainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ford-explorer.md) - [Advanced Automotive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-1.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [Online Car Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-partners-with-amazon.md) - [Software-Defined Collaborative Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-and-renault.md)