Description
Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Universal Digital Multimedia Receiver + Volkswagen Amarok/Beetle/Caddy Aerpro AKVW2 (9″) Installation Kit
Product Information
Upgrade your Volkswagen Amarok (2011–2016), Beetle (2012–2014), or Caddy (2005–2015) with the Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Digital Multimedia Receiver, paired with the Aerpro AKVW2 9″ vehicle-specific installation kit designed to retain key factory functionality while delivering a modern touchscreen upgrade. This complete infotainment package replaces the outdated factory system with a fast, connected, high-resolution display, while preserving steering wheel control operation for a seamless driving experience.
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 AKVW2 9″ kit, the unit integrates directly into the Volkswagen dashboard using a dedicated steering wheel control interface harness, keeping essential controls — including the phone button — fully functional.
This package suits Volkswagen owners who want a modern multimedia upgrade without sacrificing steering wheel convenience.
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 AKVW2 9″ Volkswagen Installation Kit Features
- Designed specifically for Volkswagen Amarok (2011–2016), Beetle (2012–2014), and Caddy (2005–2015)
- Supports 9″ trapezoid-style aftermarket head units natively — no reduction adaptor required
- Black fascia kit for OEM-style dashboard integration
- Steering wheel control interface harness with SWC patch lead
- Antenna adaptor included
- Retains steering wheel controls, including the dedicated phone button
- Compatible with factory-installed amplified audio systems
- Supports parking camera display with OPS radar overlay for safer reversing
- Compatible with Aerpro APP8 aftermarket head unit harness adapters for simplified installation
Vehicle Compatibility
Volkswagen Fitment
- Volkswagen Amarok (2011–2016)
- Volkswagen Beetle (2012–2014)
- Volkswagen Caddy (2005–2015)
- Also compatible with Volkswagen EOS (2007–2014), Golf MK5 (2004–2009), Golf MK6 (2009–2013), Jetta (2006–2015), Passat (2006–2015), Polo (2010–2014), Scirocco (2009–2014), Tiguan (2008–2014), and Transporter T5 (2010–2015)
Important Feature Note
- Steering wheel controls: Retained, including phone button
- Factory reverse camera: Not retained
- AUX input: Not retained
- USB input: Not retained
- Parking tones: Not applicable
- Factory amplifier: 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
- When installing a High Definition camera, camera resolution will be reduced through this kit
- 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
Compatible Head Units (Kit Support)
- Kenwood DMX80AXS
- Alpine INE-AW409S
- Alpine INE-AX809
- Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT
- Aerpro AM9X
- Various Android-based 9″ trapezoid head units
Why Upgrade Your Volkswagen With This System
This Kenwood and Aerpro integration package is designed to modernise the Volkswagen Amarok, Beetle, or Caddy interior by replacing the factory audio system with a high-resolution touchscreen infotainment solution, without losing steering wheel control functionality. It delivers improved smartphone connectivity, sound tuning, and media control in a clean, factory-style installation.
Ideal for Volkswagen owners who want to:
- Add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Upgrade to a modern 9-inch touchscreen system
- Retain steering wheel control functionality, including the phone button
- 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.
