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2012-2020 Mazda BT-50 Head Unit Kit
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  • DM Plus head unit kit$790
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2012-2020 Mazda BT-50 Head Unit Kit

Series UP, UR

Head unit
Display
HD IPS
Chip
UIS7862S, 12nm
Memory
4GB
Audio
AKM7738 DSP
  • Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Google Play Store
  • Micro-SD capable

Includes all our features with impressive audio and performance that won't let you down.

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Display
QHD QLED
Chip
UIS7862S, 12nm
Memory
6GB
Audio
AKM7738 DSP
  • Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Google Play Store
  • Micro-SD capable

Same great performance as DM Core, incredible display. Our recommendation for most.

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Display
QHD QLED
Chip
UIS7870, 6nm
Memory
8GB
Audio
AKM7739 DSP
Bluetooth
aptX-HD
  • Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Google Play Store
  • Micro-SD capable

A noticeable jump in performance and studio quality audio. For the power users.

Discover DM Pro
Display
QHD QLED, 11.5"
Chip
UIS7862S, 6nm
Memory
8GB
Audio
AKM7738 DSP
Bluetooth
aptX-HD
  • Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Google Play Store
  • Micro-SD capable

Big is good. If you want your head unit to be your portable cinema, this is the one.

Discover DM Max
Display
QHD QLED
Chip
UIS7870, 6nm
Memory
12GB
Audio
AKM7739 DSP
Bluetooth
aptX-HD
  • Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Google Play Store
  • Micro-SD capable

Complete overkill, created simply because we could. If you want the absolute best in performance and lossless audio, here it is.

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Dash camera

Dual Cam DVR Dashcam

Two high-definition cameras record the road and cabin, giving you crisp coverage of what’s ahead and inside the car.

  • Easy phone connectivity
  • Loop recording
  • 24/7 parking monitoring

Triple Cam DVR Dashcam

Capture every angle of your journey with three high-definition cameras that record the road, cabin, and rear—so you don’t miss a thing.

  • Easy phone connectivity
  • Loop recording
  • 24/7 parking monitoring
Microphone
Extras
Delivery4–⁠11 business days
Total$790

About this kit

Site gate to the next job: gloves off, ignition on, and it's already connected. The OEM-match fascia keeps the dash tidy, the UI stays snappy between stops, and the screen remains readable. Built for Australian heat, it stays composed after a heat-soaked cabin so you can get moving.

Supports Apple CarPlay & Android Auto via CarLink 2.0 (pre-installed).

Android head unit installed, showing split-screen maps and music

Compatibility at a glance

Years
2012–2020
Series
UP, UR
Trims
XT, XTR, GT
Steering wheel controls
Retained if present
Premium audio systems supported
All
Camera retention
Retained if present

What’s included

  • Head unit of your choice — select your preferred tier
  • Vehicle-specific fascia — OEM-match finish
  • Core plug-and-play harness; trim-specific adapters added if your car needs them (free of charge)
  • Factory reverse camera retention (where fitted)
  • Antenna adapter (where required)

Install snapshot

Time
60 mins
Difficulty 1 to 5
2
Tools
Trim Removal Tools, Phillips Screwdriver, 10 mm Socket

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Built for Australian conditions

AU warranty

Heat-soak stability for AU worksites.

  • Active fan & heat-sink
  • Voltage-stable power stage
  • 12-month local warranty

Features you’ll use

Built for work utes, this kit suits the BT-50 with rugged mounting and an OEM look. It pairs fast, wakes quickly between site stops, and keeps calls clear. The display is easy to read, and the interface stays snappy so you can check the next address and get rolling.

2012-2020 Mazda BT-50 Head Unit Kit

Work-ready, OEM look

This kit uses a vehicle-specific fascia to replace the factory unit cleanly, suiting all 2012–2020 BT-50 cabins. Mounting points line up, the finish looks OEM, and existing steering-wheel controls remain supported. Where fitted, the reverse camera is retained. The result is a solid, rattle-free install that looks like it came that way from Mazda.
  • Vehicle-specific fascia fit
  • Solid mounting points
  • SWC retained throughout
  • Camera supported where fitted

Tune for road noise

Road noise and trays can bury speech. The unit's DSP gives you per-channel time alignment, a 16–31-band EQ, and clean pre-outs for adding an amp or sub later. Calls stay clear over Bluetooth (aptX-HD compatible), and you can shape the sound for podcasts during the day and music on the drive home.
  • Time alignment for clarity
  • 16–31-band EQ
  • Clean amp/sub path
  • Clear Bluetooth calls

Hands clear, voice on

Hop in and it reconnects wirelessly via CarLink 2.0, so your hands stay free and your phone stays put. Use voice to call a client, dictate a quick reply, or set the next stop in Google Maps or Waze. Spotify control is one phrase away, and the interface remains responsive when you're bouncing between sites.
  • Wireless via CarLink 2.0
  • Google Maps or Waze
  • Spotify with voice
  • Hands on wheel

Maps when reception drops

Work can take you out of coverage. Download offline areas in your maps app so guidance continues on back roads and new estates without chewing data. For quick vehicle checks, pair a low-cost OBD2 dongle and use Torque to view temps and basic fault codes—handy to triage before you book a proper scan.
  • Offline areas for jobs
  • Works without reception
  • Torque gauges on tap
  • Quick fault triage

The DriverMods difference

Real performance — and real transparency

The current standard is still 28 nm—slower and hotter, with only the highest end units running 12 nm.
Our units start at 12 nm for smooth, lag-free performance (Core & Plus), stepping up to 6 nm in Pro/Max/Flagship for lightning-fast response.

  • spec transparency
  • modern silicon
  • fast boot
  • cool, stable runs
Displays you enjoy looking at

No dim, plasticky panels.
Our Plus / Pro / Max / Flagship use QLED QHD for razor-sharp maps, media, and text.
Our Core tier unit uses a bright, vivid HD IPS display—clear, clean, and easy on the eyes.

  • higher resolution
  • higher brightness
  • premium panel tech
Bigger screen, less bezel, factory-style fit

More screen, minimal bezels, tidy fascia—designed to look like it belongs in your dash.
Controls stay accessible and integration stays clean.

  • OEM-style fit
  • modern look
  • tidy install
Tuned software that makes life easy

Lean, fast, and stable—plus full customisation.
Keep our optimised setup or download and swap to a different launcher if you prefer.
With an Android OS head unit, the options are endless.

  • fast UI
  • no bloat
  • choose your launcher
Memory & storage that keep up

Gone are the days when 4 GB of RAM was “top-end.”
Ours start at 4 GB and go up from there, so app switching stays smooth.
Add maps and media with microSD expansion and you’re set for offline trips.

  • more RAM
  • smoother multitasking
  • microSD for expandable storage
Built for value, backed locally

Top-tier hardware at fair pricing, with AU support and clear documentation.
We care about the experience after install just as much as unboxing day.

  • local help
  • real warranty
  • easy ownership
Why we do it

The concept isn’t new—the standard should be.
Modern processors, better panels, lean and fast software, fair pricing.
We build head units that make driving feel effortless, not frustrating.

Checkout & shipping — how it works

  1. Order your kitChoose your preferred head unit tier and place your order.
  2. Upload a photoAfter checkout, we'll provide a link for you to easily upload a photo of your dash and any steering wheel controls.
  3. We assemble the correct kitWe confirm your exact model and include any needed adapters and the correct fascia. Correct-fit guarantee applies.
  4. Tracked shippingAU-wide tracked delivery in 4–⁠11 business days.

FAQs

Will this suit my 2012–2020 BT-50 and keep the steering-wheel buttons?

Yes—our vehicle-specific fascia suits 2012–2020 BT-50 cabins and retains steering-wheel controls. Where fitted, the factory reverse camera is supported.

How long does install take on a BT-50?

Most driveway installs take about 60 minutes with basic tools. The mounting points line up and the loom is plug-forward; test everything before re-clipping the fascia.

How does the screen handle heat and bright days?

It's specced for Australian conditions and stays readable after a heat-soaked cabin. Active cooling keeps performance stable on hot site runs.

Is there any difference for UP vs UR series?

Both UP (2011–2014) and UR (2015–2020) cabins are covered within the 2012–2020 scope. Facelift note: upper trim shape changed in 2018, but the kit remains compatible.

Does wireless reconnect reliably between jobs?

Yes—CarLink 2.0 is tuned to reconnect quickly when you cycle the ignition during fuel or hardware stops. Keep your phone's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on.

Can I use offline maps and Torque on the BT-50?

Yes—download offline areas in Google Maps or Waze for reception blackspots, and pair a small OBD2 adapter to run Torque for temps and basic codes.

Learn more

Want to dive deeper into features and how everything works? These guides break it down and help you choose the right setup.

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$685
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$790
DM Pro
$990
DM Max
$1,170
DM Flagship
$1,450
Screen size9.0 - 10.1″9.5 - 10.36″9.5 - 10.36″11.5″—
ResolutionHDQHDQHDQHDQHD
PanelIPSQLEDQLEDQLEDQLED
Brightness1100 nits1500 nits1500 nits1500 nits—
UI refresh60 Hz60 Hz100 Hz60 Hz—
CPUUIS7862S 2× A75 + 6× A55 2+6 @ 2.0 GHzUIS7862S 2× A75 + 6× A55 2+6 @ 2.0 GHzUIS7870 8x Cortex A76 @ 2.7 GHzUIS7870 2× A75 + 6× A55 2+6 @ 2.0 GHzUIS7870
Processor Node Type12nm12nm6nm6nm6nm
RAM4 GB LPDDR4X6 GB LPDDR4X8 GB LPDDR4X8 GB LPDDR4X12GB
Storage64 GB eMMC 5.1128 GB eMMC 5.1128 GB UFS128 GB UFS—
DSPAKM7738AKM7738AKM7739AKM7738AKM7739
Pre-outs3 × 2.5 V3 × 2.5 V3 × 4.0 V3 × 4.0 V—
Optical outNoNoYesYes—
Coaxial outNoNoYesYes—
USB 2.02233—
USB-C 3.20011—
In shortIncludes all our features and great performance that wont let you down.Same great performance, incredible display. Our recommendation for most.A solid improvement in performance and studio quality audio.Big, is good. If you want your head unit to be the focus point, this is the one.Complete overkill, created simply because we could. If you want the absolute best in performance and lossless audio, here it is.