Description
Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Universal Digital Multimedia Receiver + Nissan Navara Aerpro AKNI14 Installation Kit
Product Information
Upgrade your Nissan Navara (2019–2023, with factory Navigation) with the Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Digital Multimedia Receiver, paired with the Aerpro AKNI14 vehicle-specific installation kit designed for extensive factory feature retention alongside a modern touchscreen upgrade. This complete infotainment package replaces the factory system with a fast, connected, high-resolution display, while preserving steering wheel controls, reverse camera, AUX, and USB functionality for a seamless, factory-style result.
The Kenwood DMX80AXS features a 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving drivers instant access to navigation, calls, messaging, and entertainment. Combined with the Aerpro AKNI14 kit, the unit integrates cleanly into the Navara dashboard using a dedicated steering wheel control interface harness, camera retention adaptor, and factory USB retention harness, keeping essential vehicle functions fully intact.
This package suits Nissan Navara owners with factory Navigation looking for a modern multimedia upgrade with maximum factory feature retention.
Key Product Features
Kenwood DMX80AXS Head Unit Features
- 9″ WSVGA capacitive touchscreen display (1.6x higher resolution than standard WVGA)
- Universal chassis shape for broad vehicle compatibility
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless and wired Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone mirroring via MirrorApp+ (supports Waze, YouTube, Instagram and more)
- Touch control available from both head unit and smartphone screen
- 13-Band Graphic EQ with Digital Time Alignment for precision sound tuning
- Rear view camera input with adjustable parking guidelines
- Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calls and audio streaming
- Dual 2.5V preouts plus mono subwoofer output for external amplification
- Short chassis design for simplified, space-saving installation
- USB playback supporting a wide range of audio and video file formats
- High-current 2.1A USB charging for fast smartphone charging
- Direct OEM steering wheel remote control compatibility (most Japanese and Korean vehicles)
- Security updates supported until at least 30 April 2028
Aerpro AKNI14 Nissan Navara Installation Kit Features
- Designed specifically for Nissan Navara (2019–2025 D23) vehicles fitted with factory Navigation
- Supports both 9″ and 10″ trapezoid-style aftermarket head units
- Gloss black fascia kit for OEM-style dashboard integration
- Steering wheel control interface harness with SWC patch lead
- Adaptor included to allow installation of either 9″ or 10″ radios
- Antenna adaptor included
- Camera retention adaptor for factory reverse camera compatibility (if equipped)
- Factory USB retention harness included
- Retains steering wheel controls (including phone button), factory reverse camera (if equipped), AUX input, USB input, and factory clock adjustment via vehicle menu
- Recommended for use with the Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness (sold separately) — head unit ISO harness not included
- Compatible with Aerpro APP8 aftermarket head unit harness adapters for simplified installation
Vehicle Compatibility
Nissan Navara Fitment
- Nissan Navara 2019–2025 (D23), factory Navigation models
- Kit specifically suited to 2019–2023 model years
Important Feature Note
- Steering wheel controls: Retained, including phone button
- Factory reverse camera: Retained (if equipped)
- AUX input: Retained
- USB input: Retained
- Parking tones: Not applicable
- Factory amplifier: Not retained
- Vehicle menu: Retained for clock adjustments
- Feature retention is radio dependent
- This kit suits universal trapezoid-shaped radios only and will not suit standard DIN or double DIN sized radios
- Steering wheel control functions via the supplied adapter — during setup, select ‘Steering Wheel Control’ > ‘With Adapter’ in the menu rather than a CAN Bus Adapter option
- Head unit ISO harness not included; an Aerpro APP8 Secondary ISO Harness is recommended (sold separately)
Compatible Head Units (Kit Support)
- Kenwood DMX80AXS
- Alpine INE-AW409S
- Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT
- Aerpro AM9X
- Various Android-based 9″ trapezoid head units
Why Upgrade Your Nissan Navara With This System
This Kenwood and Aerpro integration package is designed to modernise the Nissan Navara interior by replacing the factory Navigation system with a high-resolution touchscreen infotainment solution, while retaining the widest range of factory features. It delivers improved smartphone connectivity, sound tuning, and media control alongside a clean, factory-style installation.
Ideal for Navara owners who want to:
- Add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Upgrade to a modern 9-inch touchscreen system
- Retain steering wheel controls, reverse camera, AUX, and USB functionality
- Improve in-car entertainment and audio tuning options
- Achieve a comprehensive, factory-style upgrade with minimal feature loss
This solution provides a practical infotainment upgrade that enhances everyday driving while preserving the widest possible range of factory convenience features.
