CarPlay Android 12 for Volkswagen Golf 6 | 2009 to 2012 | 4GB | 8 INCHES | Android car

The Cartronix CTX-118515 Android 12 is designed for Volkswagen Golf 6 cars from model years 2009 to 2012 (check the complete list below). This car radio is a state-of-the-art model equipped with the very latest technologies, such as Wireless CarPlay and wired Android Auto. With this car radio, you can make hands-free calls with any smartphone, navigate safely in various ways, and, of course, stream your favorite music. This car radio also features a built-in CD/DVD player. Thanks to the Android 12 operating system, you can download all kinds of apps onto the car radio. Think, for example, of Spotify, Waze, Netflix, and Google Maps. The radio is also very sleek and robust, adding significant value to the car's interior. Finally, the radio is also very easy to use.

CarPlay & Android Auto
CarPlay & Android Auto are options supported by the Cartronix CTX-118515 car radio. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are options that allow you to safely operate your smartphone while driving without holding it. In this case, your phone is controlled via the screen of the CTX-118515.

When you connect your phone to the Cartronix CTX-118515 via USB, you can, among other things, get directions, make phone calls, and listen to music. You can even dictate WhatsApp messages that are sent as text. With CarPlay, you can also control radio applications that have better reception than DAB+—how cool is that?

With this car radio, it is also possible to use CarPlay wirelessly. You do not need a cable to establish a connection. An excellent connection for Android Auto is possible via USB. In short, great options that you can use without purchasing extra accessories.

Fit & CAN bus
The Cartronix CTX-118515 radio is car-specific. This means that this built-in navigation system has been specially designed by Cartronix for various Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat cars.
Thanks to the CAN bus module equipped with this car radio, the car's original functions continue to work after installing this Cartronix CTX-118515. For instance, you can operate the radio using the steering wheel controls and automatically switch the radio on and off when turning the car on or off. Below you will find the car makes, models, and model years for which this radio is suitable.

Volkswagen:
VW Golf 6 (2009 to 2012)

If your car is equipped with an original reversing camera, the CTX-3408 camera decoder is required to retain the camera and make it visible on a new car radio. When installing a new car radio in your Volkswagen from 2013 onwards, you need the following cable: CTX-3401.

Key features:
✅8-inch HD touchscreen
✅Android 12 operating system
✅Dutch, English, German, French
✅FM/AM radio
✅Video/CD/DVD/Mirrorlink
✅Built-in microphone
✅Built-in Wi-Fi receiver
✅Hands-free calling via Bluetooth
✅Stream music via Bluetooth
✅64 GB storage
✅4 GB RAM
✅Suitable for reversing camera
✅CarPlay expansion option
✅Play Store
✅4 x 45 Watt audio amplifier

Multimedia
The Cartronix CTX-118515 runs on the latest Android 12 operating system, giving this car radio an unlimited range of functionalities. This includes downloading applications such as Spotify, Google Maps, Netflix, YouTube, and more. This radio also features a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, so connecting to and logging into an available Wi-Fi hotspot happens almost automatically.With the Cartronix CTX-118515, image, text, and sound are seamlessly integrated using Bluetooth, microSD, USB, and the ability to play CDs and DVDs.

Hands-free
The car radio's Bluetooth function is suitable for playing music as well as making hands-free calls. Thanks to the built-in and the included external microphone, you are always clearly audible. If you use Siri or Google Assistant, you will notice that questions and commands are understood well. Via the advanced touchscreen, it is possible to select contacts from your phone book and enter numbers if necessary.

Split screen mode
This Android 12 version makes it possible to use split-screen mode. Open and operate two applications simultaneously on an HD touchscreen. For example, you can have YouTube on one half of the screen and Flitsmeister on the other.

The Cartronix CTX-118515 also features the MirrorLink function, which allows you to share your phone screen with the device.

FM, AM & DAB+ radio
Enjoy your favorite radio station with the finest music and the best DJs. With the Cartronix CTX-118515 radio with Android 12 operating system, you can do this in various ways. First of all, of course, via AM or FM, but also by using DAB+. If you already know that you want to use DAB+ because of the many radio stations and the sound quality, then you need the CTX-3354 DAB+ antenna and adapter for this radio. These are available separately.

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Free navigation and updates
With the Cartronix CTX-118515, driving to your destination is very simple. If you choose online, you have the option of using Google Maps, for example. However, if you look in the Google Play Store, you will see that there are many more options for online navigation. Waze is one example. With such applications, you can navigate offline and update the maps free of charge.

This radio comes standard with an offline navigation program that allows you to navigate at no additional cost thanks to the included GPS receiver. The navigation can be set to various languages, including Dutch, French, and English.

Optional accessories:
This car radio can be expanded with the following accessories & functions:

DAB+ package (Article: Cartronix CTX-3354)
Interface for original camera (Article: CTX-3408)
Disassembly tools (Article: Cartronix DT-120)
Universal reversing camera (Article: Cartronix RV-300)
Universal reversing camera integrated into license plate holder (Article: Cartronix RV-400)

Self-assembly and installation
Although this device is not a factory RNS radio, this car radio was specifically designed by Cartronix for various Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat car models. It is the perfect replacement for the car radio installed as standard at the factory. Installing the Cartronix CTX-118515 is simple. For most users, it is a matter of plug-and-play.

If you own a Volkswagen, Seat, or Skoda manufactured before 2011, additional steps are required during installation to prevent the car radio from draining your battery. In that case, we advise you to consult an installation specialist or our installation partner Cartop Automotive, as they can carry out the installation professionally.

If you have a car manufactured from 2011 onwards, the installation is plug-and-play.

Additional cable required for cars from model year 2014: CTX-3401
For cars from model year 2014 onwards, an additional cable is required for the installation of this car radio: the MIB connector. This connector is necessary to ensure compatibility with the car's original functions. The MIB connector ensures that the new car radio can communicate correctly with the modern systems of these vehicles, including the steering wheel controls and other integrated functions. Therefore, check when purchasing whether your car falls into this category and ensure you have the correct cable for a flawless installation.

Original accessories and options
If your car has a reversing camera originally supplied by the dealer, please note that it cannot be connected plug-and-play. To connect the camera, you need an adapter that connects the original camera to an RCA connector. This adapter is known under article number CTX-3408.
If your car has a CD changer, you will no longer be able to use it after removing the original radio. It is therefore advisable to remove the CDs from the changer before removing the radio.