Uconnect 5 - The Newest Infotainment System for Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler and Fiat

First launching in the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Durango and Fiat 500 EV, Uconnect 5 is the entertainment and navigation software that you'll be seeing in every FCA vehicle over the next few years. It has a faster processor, higher-res graphics, a refined interface, broader support for additional apps like Amazon Alexa, OTA updates and more. Join me as I take a quick tour of the new system.
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[@theburgermeister7214]

All these stupid luxury brands acura and lexus looking at you, this is how you do infotainment. Simple easy and nice looking. Stop with the stupid controllers and TouchPads

[@rkalla]

Amen

[@Errhhk]

looks like shit m8

[@webbie1891]

This is an inch away from looking like an aftermarket infotainment system

[@davehu8829]

which is a good thing

[@OPMDK]

My immediate impression as well

[@number1heatrocka287]

Wish FCA had options to update older Uconnect systems

[@dtay8913]

Same my friend, same

[@rkalla]

Would be nice - but they changed the entire hardware platform under the covers - hopefully this lasts longer and can carry updates forward a la tablets/phones/tesla

[@mlosuno402]

That'll be what happens with the next gen of infotainment systems like Sync 4 in Ford vehicles and Tesla's systems.

[@joesmithlton5815]

They completely failed to support the previous 12" Uconnect, what makes you think they will support this one? Do some research first, issues with Nav, SiriusXM integration, Android auto, Apple carplay, and tons of glitches....list goes on. They have not upgraded the 20's software either, still on 20.04.19... Yeah, avoid this option if you can, trust a current owner.

[@pokerfred68]

UConnect has been the pinnacle for vehicle infotainment for years. Even my son’s 2014 Dart GT was far and away better than what was offered in other vehicles at any price.

[@default890]

Too bad the rest of the vehicle is a dodge 🤮

[@ALMX5DP]

Don’t get me wrong, this is a fantastic system. But at some point I am just overwhelmed with all the options and features. I kinda just care about turning on my music, putting a destination into my nav and adjusting my climate controls. I’d be okay if there wasn’t as much flexibility or manipulation in this system.

[@eliasmejia7862]

You’ll be surprised how many people complain they don’t have all these features so they can show off , they will probably not use

[@lollymanna]

The Ford sync 4 system is lot simpler and easier to navigate through. Chrysler went full android and full smart phone. Ford stuck with QNX

[@alexwhite3232]

But you could totally set it up to be that way? You don’t NEED to use all this stuff. Just make your own page and never leave it. I think it’s the best of both worlds, giving people option to be complex, or keep it simple.

[@tamerlansoziev3945]

omg that delay on 0:52 is ridiculous, how did that go through testing...

[@FLJAMESFL]

I saw that too.

[@brandondarnes3699]

FCA quality for ya lol

[@thatdude123]

I thought it looked good

[@brandondarnes3699]

@Yodeling Yokel sounds like we’ve got an FCA fanboy here lmao

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Makes me appreciate the simplicity and ease of use in cars before the touch screens took over the "dashboard". Not that this system isn't cool, but many us are quite happy without having to use these busy screens. Progress? Maybe. In 20 years there might be an "old school option" that allows you to order a car with just levers, buttons and knobs to control the climate and audio. Like my 66 Mustang. 🙂

[@djcooldm]

i prefer the 8.4 inch. the 4th gen seems faster than this anyway.

[@Noukz37]

And how big was this example in the video?

[@djcooldm]

@@Noukz37 the new system is 10 inches

[@rambokd]

Anyone else notice the Alexa app?

[@nintendoatarikiller]

1:30 > yacht rock radio I see you're a man of culture as well

[@bbbt8090]

Anything with car play is fine with me!

[@siqi]

But wire or wireless makes huge difference...

[@bbbt8090]

@@siqi It wouldn't matter to me but i preferred wired. My 2018 MDX has the dated 2014 infotainment system with car play and it really makes the experience so much better. I use youtube music and google maps daily too

[@siqi]

@@bbbt8090 understand! U never tried one.

[@bbbt8090]

@@siqi Your charging your phone while using car play. Whats not to like

[@DayoAworunse]

@@bbbt8090 in Kia’s K5 you can wireless connect CarPlay and wirelessly charge your phone. I’d say the only real advantage is probably audio quality. Wireless gives much more flexibility.

[@Eric_the_Hiking]

also Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall

[@Natethegreat200c]

Is this confirmed?

[@steelcowboy2751]

Significant upgrade to previous generation; colors; features; speed; etc. wish I could now upgrade my 2020 Scatpack

[@PugLifeRocks]

Was it purely horsepower why you choose the Scatpack over the RT? Planning on getting the 2022 RT at the end of the year.

[@steelcowboy2751]

Horsepower was the main reason, I drove the R/T and there was a big difference in both HP and handling, also, the interior is just a little nicer. With the rebates being offered, I was not a hard decision.

[@getHamad]

Same feeling here I hope we can have an update that gives us that cool interface

[@AJ-ew7kr]

This is bullshit, can’t believe this didn’t come with my 2020 Ram

[@xanth987]

I’m certainly looking forward to Alex reviewing the Jeep 4xe hybrid. I’ve heard December 2020 is the release date according to the emails I got from jeep

[@joskjj3625]

I like the design

[@james2042]

I think this needed to be launched with the current ram, that was a massively missed opportunity for them. I was in my buddy's 1500 longhorn and uconnect 4 on that screen is actually pretty bad

[@Utoob8]

It now comes standard on all the RAMs

[@ryanbachmeier3210]

How do you add another profile? Can you show that please? I don't see an add profile place on my Uconnect 5. Thanks

[@slschouest00]

Did you figure this out?

[@vbrites]

@@slschouest00 Did anybody figure out to add profiles in Uconnect 5. Just bought a Fiat 500 EV and the option to add a new profile does not exist. Contact the dealer and Fiat Customer Service and they don't know either. Do you need an additional account to create a second profile? Thanks

[@barlowb5986]

Looks much faster than the previous generations... wife had a ‘14 GC Overland with 8.4” uconnect. Nice system but it would transition slow at times. Glad to see these car systems functioning more like modern smartphones and tablets.

[@digitalbreakthroughs]

Finally! A tutorial without distracting music. Thank you!

[@AStanton1966]

If anyone gave me a new Jeep/Ram/Dodge with the new Uconnect5, I would look for the nearest cliff to drive it off of!

[@mebran1193]

Multiple profiles are supposedly coming in a FUTURE update:(

[@elainenilsson5472]

You did not mention Travel Link, gas buddy in particular. Is it no longer offered?

[@vbrites]

Any idea how to add a new profile? I have bought a Fiat 500 EV and the I cannot figure it out, nor the dealer. Do I need an additional account in order to create a new profile?

[@kavehoskoui8292]

I can order the same head for my car from amazon! So, FCS instead of reinventing the wheel went to Asvegen and Seicand for the base open source design.

[@jeffs2809]

No, can’t order the same thing from amazon. Those ~$200(US) radios are known for being unreliable and lacking customer support. Even the $1,000 “Tesla style” android based radios suffer from poor quality and lack of support.

[@emtfirefighter69]

Do you know if it will be on the 2022 hellcat challenger redeye?

[@djp1234]

Any word on when the new Grand Cherokee will be revealed?

[@yenicesolis3560]

Could I get this for a 2021 chrysler voyager?

[@PugLifeRocks]

In addition to functionality, will U Connect 5 be the same size in the other FCA products...specifically the 2022 Dodge Charger?

[@CWood91]

FCA been using that same backup camera since 2011 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jamesallen7205]

Is this gonna be in the 2022 charger and challengers

[@seanflahockey]

Just don’t use it while you’re driving. Because you’ll crash getting distracted trying to get through all these screens at 70mph.

[@lutztech]

Wow, that Uconnect looks awesome! I have the crappy 2016 model in my Challenger, but running the latest firmware, which does nothing special, still no Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. I was gonna by a newer model Uconnect, but will hold out for this one. Hopefully it doesn't have a 20,000 limit on reading mp3s on a stick like mine, sucks always having to delete CDs every time I want to add newer music. Plus mine takes a good 10 to 15 minutes to load whenever I want to switch to a different artist.

[@troytroy8363]

Is that a srt

[@lutztech]

Looks like such an awesome system which I'd love to have, but I ain't getting rid of my 2016 Challenger.

[@emckinle]

How do I connect you connect with this phone

[@briandonald]

Uconnect 5 will be in the 2022 Ram

[@brandondarnes3699]

Doesn’t impress me. Still laggy too. In my opinion, BMWs iDrive 7 is perfect. Been using it for about 6 months now

[@husker_nation]

About time someone uses the android OS for the infotainment. On my car, that's all I use really even tho it's ford's sync system

[@neubauerjoseph]

if they put it in the Fiat 500 and fiat 500x and fiat 500L it could have sold way more cars.

[@JakeRoot]

Will Maserati get this too?

[@saranreddygoturi6556]

Yes

[@rickjohansson4257]

A friggin' EQ? Love it!

[@Swtneka]

Nobody is mentioning the alexa feature

[@cyoest007]

can you put this in a 2019 challenger sxt

[@cyoest007]

i hve 4th gen right now

[@mct8888]

Has the safety tech changed at all? Does it have lane centering?

[@rkalla]

I've been wondering this too - the hardware changed so I hope so but no one talking about it

[@mct8888]

@@rkalla the radar sensor in front definitely looks upgraded, but we’ll see. I’m surprised there’s no info.

[@mct8888]

Says on the website it has “Lane Keep Assist”. This is different than the page for the 2020 model.

[@theBatmanGoeth2]

"Well I hoped it wouldn't come to blows over a boogie, but I'll damn well go to blows for the Boot Scootin' Boogie!"

[@BerniePolo]

Do you know if the update will come to 2019 Jeep’s?

[@megaxboxx]

2021 and these infotainment are still laggy and less responsive than a 2010 iphone... this is so cringy and embarassing I guess thats what you get with FCA

[@alliejr]

True. But this one is just about the best. What you might not realize is that 2010 smartphone COST $200 to msnufacture. Somethimg like this is closer to $20 in parts.

[@dtay8913]

Please show me any manufacturers system that has zero lag.

[@lmkattan]

Can you update to these software on a jeep Cherokee 2014?

[@simplerick256]

Will there be a software update for previous chrysler vehicle? 2019 preferably

[@catgirlinspace]

Can’t be. It’s all completely new hardware.

[@djdiamond01]

Not a fan of the font on this version.

[@pat4145]

can it warm up a pizza for me ?

[@ryanb159]

Any word on if the current 2021 RAM 1500s with 12in display will get an update to UConnect 5?

[@Issa_aj]

Yes all 2021 rams models already have the new uconnect 5

[@ryanb159]

@@Issa_aj Just looked at a 2021 Limited and it definitely had UConnect 4.

[@moneyoverbeef]

😡😡 My 21 1500 doesn’t have this. The cost of getting it early 😕

[@hellkitty1014]

Unlikely to get it until late 2022 when the MCE occurs. One thing that was confirmed to me from an engineer at the TRX event is that UC5 can not be updated on UC4 systems. Ugh....

[@ryanb159]

@@hellkitty1014 that’s what I was afraid of. Oh well. Current system seems good enough.

[@hamidmghazi]

The rear camera looks like crap

[@farrous13]

thank you for this. The infotainment looks dated to me yet snappy.

[@eliasmejia7862]

What makes it dated ?

[@POVBaker]

I disagree I think Uconnect is the best system in the industry.

[@gavcom4060]

@@eliasmejia7862 design philosophy is really the only thing that makes it look somewhat dated. not by much, but there are more elegant systems in the industry

[@2010challengerRT]

Looks pretty nice, fast smooth etc. But, I've never been unhappy with a AM/FM/CD/Satellite radio where the screen is just a clock. Can I just have a normal radio?

[@Youno954]

I love this!

[@2kreal]

Wow this makes me want to upgrade my challenger asap

[@PPE707]

Muchhhhhh bettterr

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Fun

[@tteesstt666]

After watching this, I feel so fortunate that my 2020 Pacifica is still on UConnect 4.

[@Natethegreat200c]

Why?

[@tteesstt666]

@@Natethegreat200cthis new one looks horrible. They need to make their icons and fonts more driver friendly. Also too complicated to use while driving.

[@Youno954]

@@tteesstt666 you can still use it as Uconnect 4 lol

[@AStanton1966]

We bought a new 2023 Grand Cherokee L Limited with the new Uconnect5. After only 6 months, we traded it back it for a new 2023 Cherokee Trailhawk with good old, reliable Uconnect4!

[@JakeRoot]

Alfa too, right?

[@Natethegreat200c]

No. Check out his 2020 Alfa video.

[@JakeRoot]

@@Natethegreat200c I remember now. I meant to say Maserati.

[@Natethegreat200c]

@@JakeRoot yeah i was shocked he didnt add it. i guess hes thinking theyll change it to something different since no maserati has it now (uconnect 5) due to the negative press reviews of it sharing Chrysler parts, which to me is kind of petty.

[@maddcrz]

It's a shame that the reputation of American cars are so poor. This is absolutely pathetic and embarrassing compared to what's available in their respective categories. Americans should just stick to trucks and muscle cars.

[@cbruno12180]

@Luxurygame 006 agreed obv he’s a moron and has no clue uconnect has been one of the top infotainment systems for years now

[@hellkitty1014]

What in the hell are you talking about? No mainstream offering tops UConnect. Ford Sync 4 is really good, but that 90s tech from Toyota and Honda is laughable, infotainment wise.

[@mct8888]

I’m actually surprised how good UConnect is compared to all other brands. It’s one of the best. Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy systems are trash.

[@mct8888]

@Luxurygame 006 Agreed. Honda’s looks like aftermarket and Toyota looks like 2005. Hyundai and Kia are the only ones in the ballpark with UConnect.

[@theyadmire511]

@Luxurygame 006 I don’t think he’s talking about the infotainment system, but American cars reliability.

[@TheMinnow101]

Gotta ask, by chance is your other job doing disclaimer voice overs on the radio at the end of attorney solicitation commercials? I see no reason why you need to speak 100 words per minute.

[@copperhead2295]

I have no problem understanding him and appreciate the amount of info given in the time

[@richardr5888]

Considering that he exceeded the average person's attention span in today's world by about 3 minutes, he did an admirable job given the amount of content he had to cover.

[@TheGamerShowsYou]

Looks like a VW Passat center screen lol the entire Chrysler group has turned into garbage.

[@JRMoritz]

Although I watch a lot of your videos... you speak WAY too fast! Redline videos are much better because he is not in such a hurry!

[@MisterThompson313]

Playback speed 0.75x should help

[@christuran]

the fast talkin is the best, I turn off so many slow videos.

[@norbertopereira9441]

Haha 69

[@n.elliott9122]

Running on Android is a rookie mistake by the auto maker but they paid pennies for it. So it was a bean counter decision ultimately. Why oh why? Why continue to screw the consumer?

[@hellkitty1014]

Really, whats wrong with Android? If you use Google, then you certainly understand their ability to make some serious software interfaces.

[@n.elliott9122]

@UC7A1rDEGUvGQ8nLq-qRkgnw Never owned an Apple product. Would you like to try door number two?

[@alliejr]

QNX is a world class embedded OS. Previous uConnects were also good. Any lag you saw previously is 100% due to the less than $1 CPU they used.

[@srtxxx4661]

Looks like alot of unnecessary crap , current system seems much user friendly