So pretty much the title. I recently got a 2023 corolla and loving it, but what I don’t understand is why it’s got wifi. I’ve driven a 2012 Yaris prior to this and that was pretty much a “dumb” car.

  • Thagthebarbarian@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    There’s a few answers but none of them are the real answer.

    It costs next to nothing to include in the car but adds a substantial amount to the selling price OR it doesn’t add much to the price but adds substantial perceived value from the buyer’s perspective

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      1 year ago

      They surely get a kickback from their cellular partner when someone signs up for a data plan.