Description
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-Inch Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Head Unit – Holden Cruze 2009-2016 Perfect Fit Upgrade
Upgrade your factory stereo with the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT 9-inch head unit, professionally integrated into your Holden Cruze using the Aerpro AKTGM2 vehicle-specific installation kit. Designed for Holden Cruze JG and JH models from 2009-2016 with the factory MyLink system, this combination provides a modern touchscreen experience while maintaining important factory vehicle functions where supported.
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT delivers wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, wireless and wired Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, premium DSP audio processing and dual camera support in a large 9-inch touchscreen head unit. Combined with the Aerpro AKTGM2, the result is a clean, vehicle-specific installation designed to integrate with the original Holden dashboard.
Upgrade Your Factory Stereo to a Pioneer 9-Inch Head Unit
If you're looking to replace the factory MyLink system in your Holden Cruze, add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto or modernise your in-car entertainment system, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a significant technology upgrade.
The large 9-inch touchscreen provides easy access to navigation, music, phone and smartphone functions, while the capacitive touchscreen and Pioneer shortcut keys make commonly used controls quick and easy to access.
With both wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, compatible smartphones can connect without requiring a USB cable every time you drive. Wired connectivity is also available when preferred.
This makes the DMH-AP6850BT an ideal choice for customers searching for a Pioneer head unit upgrade, Apple CarPlay stereo, Android Auto stereo, 9-inch car stereo or aftermarket head unit for Holden Cruze.
Vehicle-Specific Perfect Fit Installation
The Aerpro AKTGM2 is designed specifically for Holden Cruze JG and JH vehicles from 2009-2016 fitted with the factory MyLink system. It provides the fascia, wiring interfaces and integration components required to install a compatible 9-inch trapezoid shaped aftermarket head unit.
The kit includes a black fascia, steering wheel control Infolink harness, SWC patch lead and antenna adaptor, allowing the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT to be integrated into the original dashboard with a clean, factory-style appearance.
Depending on vehicle equipment and head unit compatibility, the AKTGM2 can retain important factory functions including steering wheel controls, the factory reverse camera, vehicle climate control information and parking visualisation on the aftermarket display.
The head unit ISO harness is not included with the installation kit. An Aerpro APP8 Head Unit Secondary ISO Harness is recommended and is sold separately.
9-Inch WSVGA Capacitive Touchscreen
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features a large 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen with 1,024 x 600 resolution.
The expansive display makes navigation, music selection, phone functions and smartphone applications easier to see and operate compared with the smaller factory MyLink display.
The flat-screen design and capacitive touch controls provide a modern appearance while the Pioneer shortcut keys provide quick access to commonly used functions.
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Connect your compatible smartphone and access the functions you use most while driving.
Apple CarPlay provides access to compatible navigation, music, communication and smartphone applications through the Pioneer touchscreen. With wireless Apple CarPlay supported, compatible iPhones can connect without requiring a USB cable.
Android Auto provides a similar connected experience for compatible Android smartphones, allowing access to navigation, music, calls, messages and supported applications through the Pioneer display.
Both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported by the DMH-AP6850BT.
Bluetooth 5.4 Connectivity
The built-in Bluetooth 5.4 system provides wireless connectivity for compatible smartphones.
Make and receive hands-free calls, stream music and keep your smartphone connected without constantly connecting cables.
WebLink & Smartphone Mirroring
The DMH-AP6850BT supports WebLink, including WebLink Cast for compatible iOS and Android devices.
This provides additional smartphone connectivity and mirroring options, giving you greater flexibility when using compatible applications and content through the Pioneer display.
Dual Camera Support
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT features dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs, making it suitable for installations requiring additional camera connectivity.
When combined with the Aerpro AKTGM2, the system can support factory reverse camera retention where the Holden Cruze is equipped with a compatible factory camera.
Camera compatibility and factory camera retention depend on the vehicle specification and the integration components used during installation.
Premium Pioneer Audio Processing
The DMH-AP6850BT is more than just a touchscreen upgrade. It incorporates advanced audio processing designed to provide greater control over your Holden Cruze sound system.
- 50W x 4-channel MOSFET amplifier
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- High-pass filter
- Low-pass filter
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA pre-outs
- 4V pre-out voltage
The advanced DSP provides additional control over the vehicle's audio system and makes the DMH-AP6850BT an excellent foundation for a more comprehensive car audio upgrade.
Full HD USB Video & Audio Playback
Compatible media can be played through USB, including Full HD video playback.
The DMH-AP6850BT also provides USB connectivity for compatible smartphone and media functions, giving you additional flexibility for entertainment and device connectivity.
OEM CAN Bus Support
The Aerpro AKTGM2 installation kit is supplied with a steering wheel control adapter, but does not support Pioneer CAN Bus features.
When configuring the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT, do not select CAN Bus Adapter during setup. Instead, go to Menu > Steering Wheel Control > With Adapter to configure the supplied steering wheel control interface.
The Aerpro integration system is designed to retain compatible Holden Cruze factory functions, including steering wheel controls and selected vehicle information. Exact feature retention is dependent on the vehicle specification and aftermarket radio.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Key Features
- 9-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
- 1,024 x 600 screen resolution
- Vehicle-specific perfect-fit installation with Aerpro AKTGM2
- Wired Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Wireless Android Auto
- Bluetooth 5.4
- WebLink connectivity
- WebLink Cast smartphone mirroring
- WebLink Browser for Android
- Dual AHD 1.0 camera inputs
- Factory reverse camera retention where supported
- Steering wheel control retention including phone button
- Vehicle climate control information retention where supported
- Parking visualisation retention where equipped and supported
- Full HD USB video playback
- Ultra-shallow chassis
- Pioneer shortcut keys
- 50W x 4 MOSFET amplifier
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- HPF and LPF controls
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA 4V pre-outs
- AM/FM tuner
- RDS
- Best Station Memory
Professional Car Stereo Installation
For the best result, the Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT should be installed using the correct Aerpro AKTGM2 vehicle-specific fascia, wiring interfaces and integration components for the Holden Cruze.
At Strathfield Car Radios, our installation team can install and integrate vehicle-specific Pioneer head units, Apple CarPlay stereos, Android Auto head units, reverse cameras and other in-car technology.
Professional installation helps ensure the head unit, fascia, wiring and vehicle integration components are correctly installed and configured for the vehicle.
Looking for a head unit upgrade for your Holden Cruze? The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT provides a modern 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, Bluetooth 5.4, advanced Pioneer audio processing and dual camera support with a vehicle-specific Aerpro installation solution.
Pioneer 9-Inch Head Unit Upgrade
The Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT combined with the Aerpro AKTGM2 is an ideal solution for Holden Cruze owners wanting to replace the factory MyLink system with a modern 9-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto head unit.
With its large touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, advanced DSP audio processing, Bluetooth 5.4, dual camera inputs and vehicle-specific Aerpro installation components, it provides a comprehensive Holden Cruze car stereo upgrade designed around the requirements of the vehicle.
For customers searching for a Pioneer stereo upgrade, 9-inch head unit, Apple CarPlay head unit, Android Auto stereo, Holden Cruze head unit, vehicle-specific head unit or factory stereo replacement, the DMH-AP6850BT provides the technology and integration expected from a modern aftermarket system.
Pioneer DMH-AP6850BT Specifications
Display
- Screen size: 9-inch
- Resolution: 1,024 x 600
- WSVGA capacitive touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
- Apple CarPlay: Wired / Wireless
- Android Auto: Wired / Wireless
- WebLink: Wired / Wireless
- WebLink Cast: Wired / Wireless
- Bluetooth: Version 5.4
Audio
- MOSFET amplifier: 50W x 4
- Premium 48-bit dual-core DSP
- 3-way network mode
- Manual time alignment
- HPF
- LPF
- Subwoofer control
- 3 x RCA pre-outs
- 4V pre-out level
Camera
- Dual camera inputs
- AHD 1.0 support
- Factory reverse camera retention where supported by vehicle and integration kit
Vehicle Integration
- Steering wheel controls: Yes, including phone button
- Factory reverse camera: Yes, if equipped and supported
- Vehicle climate control display: Yes, if equipped and supported
- Parking visualisation: Yes, if equipped and supported
- Vehicle menu: Yes
- Parking tones: Yes
Aerpro AKTGM2 Kit Inclusions
- Black Facia Kit
- Steering Wheel Control Infolink Harness
- SWC Patch Lead
- Antenna Adaptor
Vehicle Compatibility
- Holden Cruze JG: 2009-2016
- Holden Cruze JH: 2009-2016
- Factory MyLink system
Other Features
- OEM CAN Bus features are not supported by the Aerpro AKTGM2
- Steering wheel control adapter supplied
- Ultra-shallow chassis
- Full HD USB video playback
- AM/FM tuner
- RDS
- Best Station Memory
Compatibility, factory feature retention and required installation components vary depending on the Holden Cruze model, year and factory equipment. Please confirm vehicle compatibility before purchase.
