Description
Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Universal Digital Multimedia Receiver + Subaru Forester/Impreza/Levorg/WRX/XV Aerpro AKSU3 Installation Kit
Product Information
Upgrade your Subaru Forester (2015–2018), Impreza (2015–2016), Levorg (2016–2020), WRX (2016–2021), or XV (2016–2017) without factory navigation with the Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Digital Multimedia Receiver, paired with the Aerpro AKSU3 vehicle-specific installation kit designed to retain steering wheel controls and reverse camera functionality while delivering a modern touchscreen upgrade. This complete infotainment package replaces the factory audio system with a fast, connected, high-resolution display, finished with a clean, factory-style dashboard integration.
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 AKSU3 kit, the unit integrates into the dashboard using a dedicated steering wheel control interface harness and camera retention adaptor, keeping key factory features intact.
This package suits Subaru owners across the Forester, Impreza, Levorg, WRX, and XV range looking for a modern multimedia upgrade without sacrificing steering wheel controls or reverse camera functionality.
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 AKSU3 Subaru Installation Kit Features
- Designed specifically for Subaru Forester, Impreza, Levorg, WRX, and XV vehicles without factory navigation
- Supports 9″ trapezoid-style aftermarket head units
- Black fascia kit for OEM-style dashboard integration
- Steering wheel control interface harness with SWC patch lead
- Antenna adaptor included
- Camera retention adaptor for factory reverse camera compatibility (if equipped)
- Factory USB retention harness included
- Retains steering wheel controls, including the phone button, and factory reverse camera (if equipped)
- 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
Subaru Fitment
- Subaru Forester 2015–2018 (SJ)
- Subaru Impreza 2015–2016 (GP, GJ)
- Subaru Levorg 2016–2020 (VM)
- Subaru WRX 2015–2021
- Subaru XV 2016–2017 (GP)
- Suitable for vehicles without factory navigation
Important Feature Note
- Steering wheel controls: Retained, including phone button
- Factory reverse camera: Retained (if equipped)
- AUX input: Not retained
- USB input: Not retained
- Parking tones: Not applicable
- Factory amplifier: Not retained
- Vehicle menu: Not retained
- 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 Subaru With This System
This Kenwood and Aerpro integration package is designed to modernise the Subaru Forester, Impreza, Levorg, WRX, or XV interior by replacing the factory audio system with a high-resolution touchscreen infotainment solution, while retaining steering wheel controls and reverse camera functionality. It delivers improved smartphone connectivity, sound tuning, and media control in a clean, factory-style installation.
Ideal for Subaru owners who want to:
- Add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Upgrade to a modern 9-inch touchscreen system
- Retain steering wheel controls and reverse camera functionality
- Improve in-car entertainment and audio tuning options
- Achieve a factory-style upgrade with minimal functionality trade-off
This solution provides a practical infotainment upgrade that enhances everyday driving while maintaining key factory convenience features.
