Recommendations for Apple Car Play Headunit for Corolla Hatch 2017

kenzstar on 05/05/2022 - 00:07
Last edited 05/05/2022 - 09:34 by 1 other user

Hi All,

Can anyone give me any recommendations for Apple Carplay headunit for Corolla hatch 2017?

Thanks.

Automotive Car Toyota

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  • tsugnev on 05/05/2022 - 00:23
    +3

    If you don't care about CDs = Kenwood DMX820WS
    Still want CDs = Kenwood DDX series (any will do, can find cheaper 2nd hand if its the 2017-19 models)

  • PinzVidz on 05/05/2022 - 06:11

    +1 to the above, the DMX820WS is designed to fit perfectly in the fascia (230mm wide) of a facelift ZRE-182R Corolla and is mostly plug and play.

    • kenzstar on 05/05/2022 - 10:31

      Dam, looked online all out of stock :( , would this headunit be good as well DMX8020S?

      Thanks.

      • PinzVidz on 05/05/2022 - 14:59
        +1

        You could use the 8020S. However, it's a standard ISO 180mm wide unit, you will need a fascia to suit. Also, it's not plug and play like the 820WS, you'll need ISO harnesses, antenna adapter and other retention harnesses to suit.

        • kenzstar on 05/05/2022 - 23:10
          +1

          Thanks for the help PinzVidz, i bought the headunit.

          • PinzVidz on 07/05/2022 - 21:34

            @kenzstar: No worries. Let me know if you're looking to DIY and I'll identify the correct fascia and other parts to suit.

            Just as a side note, you won't need a steering wheel control interface, as the Kenwood has built-in OEM SWC capability. It comes with a 3 wire plug that gets spliced/soldered/insulated into the 26 pin plug loom that has the SWC wires.

            • kenzstar on 07/05/2022 - 23:33

              @PinzVidz: I thought DMX820WS was mostly a plug and play unit for the corolla and it exactly fits with no fascia plate on the corolla.

              • PinzVidz on 07/05/2022 - 23:41

                @kenzstar: Oh, I thought you couldn't source a DMX820WS? Yes, they're mostly plug and play.

                • kenzstar on 08/05/2022 - 00:27
                  +1

                  @PinzVidz: I managed to get the headunit, it was last one in stock :D awesome that it's plug and play.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/05/2022 - 08:19

    Go wireless

  • nick90 on 05/05/2022 - 09:04

    If you want to retain the factory stereo and have Apple Carplay and Android Auto integration, a company called Naviplus sell kits that allow you to have carplay with the OEM stereo. Here a demonstration video and purchase links.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_3xzvTbOrw
    https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-store/2015-2018-Toyota-Co…

    • dasher86 on 05/05/2022 - 10:10

      looks neat, would you happen to know who can install these?

      • nick90 on 05/05/2022 - 11:47
        +1

        Since your based in Melbourne, you can just go to Naviplus directly who are based in Clayton and they should be able to install it for you

  • Muzeeb on 05/05/2022 - 09:26
    -1

    I know a good one for a sedan but you drive a hatch.

  • Drakesy on 05/05/2022 - 11:50

    I can confirm the ones off Aliexpress are great value and have android auto/carplay to boot.

    Used one for 5 years without any issues

    • arzh2 on 12/10/2023 - 16:33

      Can you recommend one from aliexpress for the 2017 hatch?
      All I see is for the US version of corolla

      • Drakesy on 12/10/2023 - 16:36

        I'd say if the years the same you should be fine.

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