You can do this in an hour. This OEM-match kit suits the Forester cabin, keeps steering-wheel controls and any factory camera, and wakes quickly for the morning commute. It's fast and stable in Australian summer traffic heat, so the display stays usable when the cabin warms up.
Supports Apple CarPlay & Android Auto via CarLink 2.0 (pre-installed).
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Heat-soak stability for AU traffic; 12-month AU warranty and tracked shipping.
Remove the trim, bolt in the panel, plug in the harnesses. The kit includes the brackets and adapters you need, so you won't be chasing extras. Steering-wheel controls stay active and the factory camera is retained where fitted, keeping the cabin familiar while you add a fast, OEM-match display.
Pop the side panels, ease the surround, and lift the old stereo out. Fit the replacement fascia, screw the brackets on, and connect the labelled plugs—no cutting. Slide the unit home, tidy the loom, and click the trim back. Pair once, and it'll reconnect on startup so you can say a message and roll out. Google Maps opens quickly and Spotify picks up where you left off, with a readable screen and solid Bluetooth. Sound is easy to improve later: set the EQ, dial in per-channel time alignment, and add an amp or powered sub if you want more punch. Daily use stays simple: fewer cables, less fiddling, more time driving. CarPlay/Android Auto keeps the focus on the drive rather than the phone, and the system stays steady after install when the cabin cops afternoon heat. No special tools required.
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.
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.
More screen, minimal bezels, tidy fascia—designed to look like it belongs in your dash.
Controls stay accessible and integration stays clean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Want to dive deeper into features and how everything works? These guides break it down and help you choose the right setup.