KIA Rio car radio with CarPlay and Android Auto
Upgrade your KIA Rio from model years 2011 to 2017 with a modern aftermarket car radio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The unit gives the car a more contemporary multimedia experience with navigation, music, calls, apps and entertainment directly on the screen.
This car radio is not an ordinary universal radio. The model is made for the KIA Rio from 2011 to 2017, so the frame, cables and fit are in principle adapted to the car, when the car’s radio fascia and existing setup match this model. This gives a neater integration in the dashboard and makes installation more straightforward compared with a completely universal solution.
With wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto you can easily connect your iPhone or Android phone and use the most important functions while driving. You can use Google Maps, Apple Maps, Spotify, phone calls, messages and compatible apps, among other things, directly via the screen.
Supported model
- KIA Rio 2011-2017
Features
- Made specifically for the KIA Rio: Fits the KIA Rio from 2011-2017, when the car’s radio fascia, connectors and fit match this model.
- Adapted frame and cables: The model is made for the car, so the frame, cables and fit should, as a starting point, suit the supported model.
- Aftermarket solution: This is not an original KIA unit, but a modern Android/CarPlay unit for aftermarket fitting.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay: Connect your iPhone wirelessly and use navigation, music, calls, messages and apps directly from the screen.
- Wireless Android Auto: Connect your Android phone wirelessly and get access to Google Maps, music streaming, hands-free calls and compatible apps.
- FM/DAB via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Radio is used via compatible radio apps through your phone. For example, you can download RTÉ Radio Player or Radioplayer Ireland from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Supports reversing camera: The unit supports a compatible aftermarket AHD reversing camera.
- Modern touchscreen: Makes it easy to control navigation, music, apps and settings from one unit.
- English manual: The system is supplied with a user manual in English.
Variants
The car radio is available in two variants, so you can choose between an affordable solution for the most important modern features or a more powerful model with faster performance, better sound and better call quality.
| Standard | 4-core processor, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage |
| Performance | 8-core processor, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage. Also has a better audio amplifier and better call quality. |
| Performance Max | 8-core processor, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The fastest version for running many apps at once. |
Modern multimedia upgrade for your KIA Rio
The KIA Rio from 2011 to 2017 is a practical and economical car for everyday driving, commuting and city driving, but the original radio can feel limited compared with newer infotainment systems. With this aftermarket car radio you get a modern upgrade, where the phone’s most important functions are brought together on the car’s screen.
You can use navigation directly on the screen, play music from your favourite apps, make hands-free calls and use compatible apps via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. This makes the radio suitable for daily driving, longer trips and ordinary everyday use where you want better access to navigation, music and calls.
Product specifications
| Product | KIA Rio car radio |
| Fits | KIA Rio 2011-2017 |
| Product type | Aftermarket Android/CarPlay car radio |
| Original unit | No, this is not an original KIA unit |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Wireless Android Auto |
| Reversing camera | Supports a compatible aftermarket AHD reversing camera |
| Manual | English manual included |
Important to know before buying
This KIA Rio car radio is made for the supported model, so the cables, frame and fit are in principle adapted to the car. This gives a more integrated solution than a universal car radio and makes installation more straightforward.
Please note, however, that in some cases there may be deviations in fit, frame, connectors, cables or the car’s existing setup. This can depend on the car’s model year, trim level, previous modifications, original radio fascia or market-specific differences.
If you want to install the car radio yourself, you can send an email to hello@carradioexpert.ie, and we will find a relevant installation guide for you.
If you are not comfortable installing the unit yourself, we recommend getting help with the installation. You can consult a local mechanic if you want professional installation.
Order the KIA Rio car radio
Give your KIA Rio from 2011 to 2017 a modern upgrade with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. The unit is an obvious choice if you want a more modern infotainment system with better access to navigation, music, calls and apps directly from the car’s screen.
Please note: When choosing Model A, it may be necessary to adjust the frame around the hazard warning button from the inside, so that the hazard button can be pressed in properly. The adjustment is made only on the inside of the frame and therefore cannot be seen from the outside after fitting. It is purely an internal cosmetic adjustment. A file or sandpaper can be used.



























