CarPlay Head Unit for Opel/Vauxhall Agila B and Suzuki Splash (2008-2014): How to Install Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

The Opel Agila B and the Suzuki Splash are the same car with two badges: a tall, narrow city car that is remarkably easy to park and that became the second car of many families and the first car of many new drivers. They have one virtue that never ages — they fit anywhere — and one flaw that has aged badly: the audio system.

If you drive one of them, chances are you still have the factory CD radio and your phone clipped to an air vent. There is a better option: a model-specific head unit for the Agila B and the Splash that fills the original opening and brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Does the Opel Agila B have CarPlay as standard?

No. The Agila B and the Splash were built between 2008 and 2014 in the same Hungarian plant, and neither offered CarPlay or Android Auto in any trim. By the time these systems reached the market, the model was already close to being retired.

What these cars did have, depending on version, was:

• Factory CD radio with a monochrome segment display, in a compact format built into the console.
• Aux input and, on some versions, USB for memory sticks with MP3s.
• Bluetooth calling only on higher trims or as an aftermarket accessory.
• Steering wheel audio controls on some versions, which can be kept after the upgrade.

None of these options includes navigation or lets you see your phone apps on screen, so the sensible route is to replace the head unit with a modern screen.

The solution: Android head unit for the Opel Agila B and Suzuki Splash

The model-specific head unit for this chassis replaces the original radio and brings:

• HD touchscreen fitted into the dashboard, with no brackets or add-ons on top.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: your phone connects by itself the moment you start the car.
• Built-in GPS navigation and compatibility with Google Maps and Waze.
• Bluetooth with hands-free calling and audio streaming.
• FM radio and playback over USB, Bluetooth and Spotify, with two USB ports.
• Steering wheel controls kept through the CAN Bus module.
• Reversing camera included, useful even on a car this short.
• Plug & play installation, without cutting the car's wiring.

Opel Agila B and Suzuki Splash compatibility: supported versions

As these are twins, the same kit works for both:

• Opel/Vauxhall Agila B — from 2008 to 2014, all trims.
• Suzuki Splash — from 2008 to 2014, all trims.
• Pre-facelift and post-facelift versions, with the same radio opening.
• 1.0 and 1.2 petrol and 1.3 diesel engines.
• Cars with the original radio and cars already fitted with an aftermarket unit.

Before buying, compare the outline of your centre console with the product images: it is the safest check, because the trim panel varies slightly between grades.

What is the installation like?

It is one of the most rewarding installs there is, because the console on these cars comes apart easily:

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait a couple of minutes.
2. Release the centre console trim with a plastic pry tool, starting at the bottom.
3. Remove the screws holding the factory radio and slide it out of the opening.
4. Unplug the ISO connector for power and speakers and the aerial cable.
5. Connect the new head unit's harness: it fits the same connectors, and the CAN Bus module makes sure the steering wheel controls and ignition signals keep working.
6. Route the GPS aerial to the base of the windscreen and place the microphone near the mirror.
7. Fit the screen and refit the trim panel.
8. Reconnect the battery and test sound, controls, CarPlay, GPS and camera before tightening everything.

If FM sounds weaker afterwards, check whether your car has an amplified aerial: in that case you need a powered aerial adapter, a small, inexpensive part that solves it.

How much does it cost to install CarPlay in an Opel Agila B or a Suzuki Splash?

Neither Opel nor Suzuki offers an official CarPlay retrofit for these models, so the honest comparison is between having an audio shop fit a generic head unit — with fascia, harness and steering wheel module bought separately, plus labour — or installing a kit already prepared for this chassis.

The model-specific kit saves exactly the most expensive part: the adaptation. If you fit it yourself, the saving is bigger still. The memory options and their current prices are on the product page.

Frequently asked questions

Does it fit the Agila as well as the Splash?
Yes. They are the same car built in the same plant, with an identical radio opening and centre console.

Do the steering wheel controls stay?
Yes, if your car has them. The included CAN Bus module keeps them and they are set up from the head unit menu.

Does the screen fit without cutting the dashboard?
Yes. The kit is specific to this model and fits the existing opening, with no trimming of plastics.

Does CarPlay work without cables?
Yes, CarPlay and Android Auto are wireless: you pair the phone once and after that it connects on its own at start-up.

Can I see the rear camera on the screen?
Yes. A reversing camera is included and the image appears automatically when you engage reverse.

See the CarPlay head unit for the Opel Agila B and Suzuki Splash

You can see all the details, photos and memory options on the product page for the CarPlay and Android Auto head unit for the Opel Agila B and Suzuki Splash (2008-2014). If you have any doubts about your version, write to us with the make, year and trim and we will confirm compatibility before you buy.