[Gerrywaz]

I see on Cars101 that Subaru will be offering new radio/phone/internet packages early in 2013:

"11/9/12 Option packages updated to include new Aha radio/phone/internet integration available early 2013. Aha is only available with Navigation packages #18 (Nav, moonroof, aha), #28 (nav moonroof, eyesight, aha), and #35 (Special Appearance package with nav, moonroof, aha). Available early 2013."

Anyone more familiar on what this all means? Will this result in a better Nav unit than many of us have now in our new 2013 OB's? Anyone know of the Aha?

 

[iainb]

The 2013 model already has an newer nav/radio/bluetooth unit than the 2010-2012 models.

 

[Sequoia225]

I see on Cars101 that Subaru will be offering new radio/phone/internet packages early in 2013:

"11/9/12 Option packages updated to include new Aha radio/phone/internet integration available early 2013. Aha is only available with Navigation packages #18 (Nav, moonroof, aha), #28 (nav moonroof, eyesight, aha), and #35 (Special Appearance package with nav, moonroof, aha). Available early 2013."

Anyone more familiar on what this all means? Will this result in a better Nav unit than many of us have now in our new 2013 OB's? Anyone know of the Aha?

I can tell you that Aha Radio is an application that lets you choose and organize programming from tons of internet radio, podcasts, etc etc. There are a few other apps that I think also work this way - like Stitcher (someone correct me if Im wrong).
It works off the internet connection I believe.

What I DONT know, is WHAT it is where the car is concerned. I dont know if it is something in the car that needs internet access (therefore a paid service) or if it is even something with actual hardware or just software.
I even asked the guy at the site you mention (Joe) and he wasnt sure either. I dont think it will have anything to do with a GPS navigation function. I believe its just basically a service for organizing (for your listening pleasure) the tons of internet radio programming there is out there.

 

[foxrider68]

The 2013 model already has an newer nav/radio/bluetooth unit than the 2010-2012 models.

They're adding a new mid year option to piss off the current 2013 owners.

 

[Latigo]

But... we can already stream pandora via bluetooth... so what's the point?

 

[vr4Legacy]

But... we can already stream pandora via bluetooth... so what's the point?

If it's truly integrated, you'll be able to view song info and change channels with the car stereo and steering wheel controls. Possibly add some favorites and other settings too.

 

[Sequoia225]

If it's truly integrated, you'll be able to view song info and change channels with the car stereo and steering wheel controls. Possibly add some favorites and other settings too.

exactly. The "interface" would be on the actual head unit. Again though, I dont know what is physically being "added" - hardware or software - so I am not sure if its something that can be added easily to current 2013 and its just not avail yet - or what.

 

[iainb]

They're adding a new mid year option to piss off the current 2013 owners.

LOL, ok. :29:

 

[Latigo]

If it's truly integrated, you'll be able to view song info and change channels with the car stereo and steering wheel controls. Possibly add some favorites and other settings too.

You already can skip songs with the steering wheel controls. And I've heard they're working on an update for android that will show info via bluetooth from pandora stations. But stuff that's in my song library shows up on the screen.

 

[vr4Legacy]

You already can skip songs with the steering wheel controls. And I've heard they're working on an update for android that will show info via bluetooth from pandora stations. But stuff that's in my song library shows up on the screen.

The phone software is just one part, the hardware in the car needs to be updated too. I would say it will show album artwork, more detailed song info etc. Even if your phone is updated to SEND the info, it doesn't mean the current hardware will receive all of it. They really need to step up their game with stereo technology. Even the new Chevy Sonic has more options..