Add navigation to 2014 CX-5 Sport: factory vs aftermarket

J

jonnymopar

:
2007 3i & 2014 CX-5
So I had every intent to add the factory navigation system to my 2014 CX-5, but I'm reading up on some of the nicer aftermarket units and I'm stuck trying to decide. My car has the lowest-possible radio (no dash speakers, no touch screen, no Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel). I've gone through the factory service manual and have a pretty solid idea of the various parts I need to add for the factory unit. Does anybody have any recommendations for aftermarket units? Any install experience? Issues?
 
Are you really hitched to the idea of a built in? Waze on a mounted phone is wonderful and no cost or hassle other than the mount.
 
Welcome to the forum.. moved to the relevant "infotainment" section
 
jonnymopar said:
So I had every intent to add the factory navigation system to my 2014 CX-5, but I'm reading up on some of the nicer aftermarket units and I'm stuck trying to decide. My car has the lowest-possible radio (no dash speakers, no touch screen, no Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel). I've gone through the factory service manual and have a pretty solid idea of the various parts I need to add for the factory unit. Does anybody have any recommendations for aftermarket units? Any install experience? Issues?
Click to expand...

In your situation, with the Sport and no touchscreen, I would lean towards an aftermarket unit myself. Tech has come a long way, and with the aftermarket unit you will get all the benefits of the android/carplay/mp3/Bluetooth/etc.
 
I would really like an in-dash unit. I'm just trying to sort out options. The mazdatweaks upgrade is a nod toward staying factory, but I haven't totally decided yet.

As for aftermarket, I've seen adapters where you can keep your steering wheel controls, which is a huge plus for me. I've seen some cheesy mounting kits, but I like the ones I've seen on the CX-5 so far. Looks clean enough for me.

I did read an extensive thread about a Pioneer unit that looked pretty nice. Anybody have some aftermarket recommendations? It's a real shame that Eonon doesn't make a unit for this car because that's what I plan on putting in my 3.
 
Last edited:
The Tom-Tom based system in the '14s and '15s is worse than dismal. Get a nice LMT Garmin with a big touch screen. It will be so much nicer.
 
I've been wanting a new HU. But I can't justify spending $300usd+ when I look at what that could get in performance
 
I have a Kenwood DNN991HD, it is OK, but pretty slow to start, lost messaging feature that the factory had.
I wouldn't spend as Chris said, more than $300 on something like this.
I have just installed a DNX573S for my wife, it has the 6.2" screen and feels much faster than mine.
Kenwoods, have Garmin navigation in them.
I would look for craigslist, Offerup for a preowned one, if I would have to buy another one.
The DNX573S, I have managed to get it, for $120. It was still new, but opened box. It was missing the GPS antenna, which is less than $20 on the bay.
 
Chris_Top_Her said:
I've been wanting a new HU. But I can't justify spending $300usd+ when I look at what that could get in performance
Click to expand...
Each to thier own. If I didn't love my HU it would be worth it at twice that price to me.
 
7eregrine said:
Each to thier own. If I didn't love my HU it would be worth it at twice that price to me.
Click to expand...

I have to agree. Knowing there are trim kits and steering control boxes, I would replace the older unit without thinking twice. $500 or more is worth it to me for good in car connectivity. I am happy that I have one of the newer CMU though.
 
I think if I can get everything to fully integrate (steering wheel controls not only for volume/mute/track/etc, but also hands-free calling), then I might go aftermarket. The Kenwood unit previously suggested really looks like a nice one. It's going to cost me a pretty good amount of money either way.

This CX-5 is mainly my wife's driver, so the connectivity features mean more than performance at this point. My Mazda3 is a different story.
 
The Kenwood, has a separate button for voice commands, but to tell you the truth, I never use it.
 
Please log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

T
  • Locked
2014 CX-5 Need lower mounting screw for factory nav radio
Replies
12
Views
967
Antoine
Antoine
S
2014 CX-5 Android Auto and Apple CarPlay budget options?
Replies
2
Views
812
slippin3
S
D
  • Question
Help needed with Aftermarket Stereo Installation in 2015 CX-5 GT (Bose System)
Replies
7
Views
3K
BRoumen
B

Latest posts

Back