As the 2015 model-year Subaru Legacy and Outback models make it onto dealers’ lots, the units will contain even more infotainment options to market to shoppers.

Subaru of America announced the debut of its Subaru STARLINK infotainment system, utilizing Clarion’s Smart Access platform, and available in these two new models.

The new system focuses on cloud connectivity and enables users to connect to the cloud using the Smart Access platform.

The system is designed for both Apple iPhone iOS and Android smartphones.

"We have been working on perfecting our exclusive Smart Access connectivity platform relentlessly for several years in order to assure reliability, safety and distraction-free operation of the system while driving," said Paul Lachner, president of Clarion Corporation of America. "We are thrilled to customize and launch our connectivity platform with Subaru, one of our premier partners, and are excited to provide their customers the ability to connect to the cloud safely and securely using their smartphones and let them enjoy a customized and continually updated infotainment experience."

Users can use the vehicle’s standard Bluetooth or USB ports to connect their smartphones to the cars head unit display and then have the option to access apps and services through their devices.

Vehicle owners can also use iHeartRadio, a free app that is included in the system that offers millions of songs and radio stations. The platform also comes with news and weather information apps.

The system can also automatically push the user's calendar data directly to the vehicle's head unit display.  

The Subaru STARLINK app is now available as a free download from Google Play and iTunes app stores, and the technology will be offered on more Subaru vehicle models in the near future, the company said.

"By making STARLINK standard on the all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback models, we have given Subaru drivers a highly-accessible driving companion right in their dashboards," said Thomas Doll, president of Subaru of America Inc. "This gateway to the Internet will effortlessly and automatically push relevant data directly where it is needed most."