While it may seem hard to believe, some vehicles out on the road today do NOT have infotainment systems.
Hard to imagine? How is this possible in this day and age?
There can be many reasons.
- Some manufacturers only offer the fancy infotainment systems with upgraded packages. "Oh you don't want the leather interior, sunroof and upgraded rims $8,000 package? Sorry thats the only way you get the touch screen system".
- Believe it or not, it wasn't that long ago that many models didn't even offer infotainment systems. Many of those vehicles are still on the road and have tens of thousands of kilometres of life left in them.
- Some people people prefer the visceral experience and styling of older cars and trucks. This may come as a surprise but they didn’t offer touch screen systems in 1969 Mustangs.
- Finally, for some people they can’t afford a new ride, or can’t justify replacing a vehicle that still has many kilometres left to go just because it doesn’t have a touch screen in it.
Whatever the reason, the great news is that if you want it to have a modern day touch screen infotainment system added to your vehicle, first we can assure you that yes they are a thing and even better there are no shortage of aftermarket systems available.
Another exciting fact is that by and large these aftermarket systems offer everything factory versions do.
So whether you’re into Apple (they have CarPlay), Android (yes they have Android auto), there is a system waiting for you that will include all the goodies such as…
- hands free texting,
- navigation,
- playing music off your phone,
- and all the other features you’ll want.
There is one caveat to be aware of though…
While there are multiple available sizes it is important to understand that these systems are not a universal fit.
Far from it actually.
The aftermarket infotainment system that fits into a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is almost guaranteed to NOT fit into a 1987 Jeep, so don’t just buy something online assuming it will fit your vehicle.
If you want to bring your console into the next generation contact the team at Kawartha TV and Stereo. We’ll will happily help you not only find the ideal fit for your vehicle but also one that offers the specific features you want.