Description
Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Universal Digital Multimedia Receiver + Volkswagen Amarok/Beetle/Caddy/Multivan/Tiguan/Transporter Aerpro AKVW15 Installation Kit
Product Information
Upgrade your Volkswagen Amarok (2016 onwards), Beetle (2015–2016), Caddy (2015–2020), Multivan (2016–2019), Tiguan (2015–2016), or Transporter T6 (2016–2019) with the Kenwood DMX80AXS 9″ Digital Multimedia Receiver, paired with the Aerpro AKVW15 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, vehicle climate control, parking visualisation, parking tones, and the factory amplified system 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 AKVW15 kit, the unit integrates cleanly into the Volkswagen dashboard using a dedicated Infolink adaptor harness and amplifier retention harness, keeping essential vehicle functions — including climate control, parking visualisation, and the factory Fender amplified audio system — fully intact.
This package suits Volkswagen owners across the Amarok, Beetle, Caddy, Multivan, Tiguan, and Transporter range who are 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 AKVW15 Volkswagen Installation Kit Features
- Designed specifically for Volkswagen Amarok, Beetle, Caddy, Multivan, Tiguan, and Transporter T6 vehicles
- Supports 9″ trapezoid-style aftermarket head units
- Matte black fascia kit for OEM-style dashboard integration
- Infolink adaptor harness with SWC patch lead
- Antenna adaptor included
- Amplifier retention harness included
- Retains steering wheel controls, including the phone button via manual programming
- Retains vehicle climate control, parking visualisation on the aftermarket display (if equipped), parking tones, and factory Fender amplified audio system
- Provides on-screen access to vehicle menus and HVAC visualisations
- Factory reverse camera not retained with this kit alone — a camera retention harness is available separately
- An ignition stabiliser may be required for vehicles with stop/start functionality
- 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
Volkswagen Fitment
- Volkswagen Amarok 2016 onwards
- Volkswagen Beetle 2015–2016 (also compatible with 2012 onwards models)
- Volkswagen Caddy 2015–2020
- Volkswagen Multivan 2016–2019
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2015–2016
- Volkswagen Transporter T6 2016–2019
Important Feature Note
- Steering wheel controls: Retained, including phone button (requires manual programming)
- Factory reverse camera: Not retained with this kit alone — camera retention harness sold separately
- AUX input: Not applicable
- USB input: Not retained
- Parking tones: Retained
- Factory amplifier: Retained (Fender factory amplified systems)
- Vehicle menu: 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
- This kit does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features but includes a steering wheel control adapter — during setup, select ‘Steering Wheel Control’ > ‘With Adapter’ in the menu rather than a CAN Bus Adapter option
- An ignition stabiliser may be required for vehicles fitted with stop/start
- When installing a High Definition camera, camera resolution will be reduced through this kit
- 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
- 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, Caddy, Multivan, Tiguan, or Transporter interior by replacing the factory audio 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 Volkswagen owners who want to:
- Add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Upgrade to a modern 9-inch touchscreen system
- Retain steering wheel controls, climate control, parking visualisation, and the factory Fender amplified system
- 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.
