IPhone 5

[AlanH]

I hope so too, but then they would have to supply a USB cable, a Lightning cable, and a 30-pin connector cable for pre-iPhone 5 models. Could VW afford this?

[SF-GTD]

The pricelist says "includes iPod connection cable".  I'm sure your dealer would swap for a USB if the iPod one was no use to you.

Ginge 35Edition - that's good news about the new lightning cable, I didn't expect to see that for years!

[mk7gti]

Had a call from VW UK today to state there will be no iPhone 5 cable until the end of October / November at the earliest.

[AlanH]

Had a call from VW UK today to state there will be no iPhone 5 cable until the end of October / November at the earliest.

Makes you wonder if VW even know what a Lightning connector is.

[matchboy]

Had a call from VW UK today to state there will be no iPhone 5 cable until the end of October / November at the earliest.

Does this imply then that they will still supply the iPhone 4S/4 lead and that we'll have to supply the lighting adaptor? If this is the case, surely the dealer can order in the adaptor at their own cost?

[mk7gti]

I feel a £25 outlay coming my way http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter

[Jthgti]

To be fair, it's not just VW - there are only a handful of lightning connector products out there - more than 7 months after the iPhone 5 was announced!

[Ginge 35Edition]

Had a call from VW UK today to state there will be no iPhone 5 cable until the end of October / November at the earliest.

I'll dig out my old email and see if I can call their bluff, because that ain't what they told me!

[matchboy]

I've asked VW via their twitter account (who have been very helpful thus far); they say they are working with Apple to bring us a iPhone 5 lead but stop at being specific re: time frames. Indeed, they finish by saying contact your dealer. I've pushed them to give me an answer on supplying the lightning adaptor if an actual lead isn't available, ill let you know what they say.

[Ginge 35Edition]

Here's VW Uk latest response:-

"Thank you for your recent contact in relation to the availability of a connection for the iPhone 5. Please accept my apologies for the delay in my response.

Our Accessories Team is working closely with Apple representatives in order to develop a connector which is compatible in our vehicles. As soon as this product has been developed and tested to our satisfaction, it will be available to purchase through our Retailer Network. No specified date has been released of this product.

I would recommend keeping in touch with the Parts Team at your local Volkswagen Retailer who will be happy to keep you informed as to the availability of this accessory."

Cheers

Neil