A client from Richmond e-mailed us, looking to upgrade the stereo in her 2016 Prius Two. The Prius had come with a radio that had the LCD screen and backup camera, but didn’t have the navigation and satellite radio that she wanted. We did a little research on the vehicle,and set up a time for her to come by to check out the available options.
A few items were key to her decision-making when it came to a new stereo. She wanted the navigation and satellite options we mentioned above, but she also wanted to make sure that the factory-equipped options stayed intact. One of the big ones was the voice controls via Siri that she currently had on her steering wheel. We used an iDatalink Maestro interface to retain all the factory steering controls just as they worked from the factory.
Another feature she wanted to retain was the factory backup camera. Who wants to pay for a whole new camera when a perfectly good one is already installed? No problem! PAC Audio makes an interface to retain the OEM camera when installing a new navigation/video screen. Top it all off with a factory USB cable interface, and her OEM USB plug was ready to use with a new radio as well.
Last, but certainly not least, was the navigation system itself. After looking at the various options, she decided on a Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX. Its combination of built-in navigation and capacitive touch screen (just like your cellphone) made it perfect for her. It’s also capable of working with Apple CarPlay, so as Apple improves on that platform, she’ll be future-proof.
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Hello,
Can you replace the factory radio with Nav in a 2011 Infinity G37? I’ve been told it can’t be done because of the Nav. Looking for Android compatible, Bluetooth, Nav (preferably Garmin), aux in, USB…
Mark, At this time I don’t believe anyone makes an adapter that can do this. The temperature controls are built into the section below where the radio is, so a company would have to make a new kit that is capable of the temp controls as well as radio. They’ve done this sort of thing on many cars, so it’s possible it may come out at some point. Thanks!
Hi what PAC Audio cable did you use to keep the existing backup camera? I can’t seem to find one that supports the 2016/2017 Prius. Thanks!
Our records show that we used the PAC CAM-TY12. I believe the app chart shows it only for the 2015, but in this particular Prius it worked.
Awesome thanks so much!
I just replaced the stock radio in my 2016 Prius using the same method — one question: what is the ODB2 connection used for and there is one harness from the stock radio that doesn’t seem to plug into anything in the aftermarket (it has two connectors inside the harness, plugs in to the right side of the stock radio if you’re looking at the back of the unit). Should I leave this disconnected or did I miss something? Pioneer AVIC-8200-NEX radio seems to work fine.
The Maestro MRR uses the data wires at the OBD2 for the vehicle info going into the radio. I’m not 100% on the other plug behind there without seeing it.
Where did you get the dash kit? Did you make it, or is it something that can be purchased?
We used a Best Kits dash kit for it. https://pac-audio.com/catalog/dash-kits/bktoyk932gb
Does this affect the oem hybrid system monitoring? And can the radio still interface with the secondary screen by the speedometer? I’m thinking about doing this with my 2017 Prius prime but I would like to keep those features functional.
It would not retain the radio display coming up at the speedometer. It doesn’t affect the hybrid monitoring system.
HI Mike –
This is awesome. Wish I lived close to VA. A few questions:
1) Were you able to retain the hybrid monitor system (the where it shows the car/battery animation) and the mileage performance screen
2) Were you able to retain the microphone that’s built into the car
3) We all the USB ports working? even the ones in the back?
4) What about car settings like chime/locks etc.
thanks
CK, Thanks for the message. You can definitely retain the vehicle settings and the main USB port, but I’m not sure on the rear. Most rear USB’s are just charging. If the hybrid monitor system and mileage are in the OEM radio screen, you’d likely lose those. You definitely would not retain the OEM microphone, the new radio would have it’s own. You could see some of the vehicle integration options here https://maestro.idatalink.com/search/search?project=rr&vehicle_make_id=41&vehicle_year_id=2016&vehicle_model_id=276&vehicle_audio_id=13354
Thank you so much Mike! So where did you put the microphone? Would love to see if you have pics. I’ll try to do the same.
btw. I’m thinking that I’ll get this. In theory it has the same dimensions as the stock radio approximately 9wide x 5high. might fit?
https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DMH-WC6600NEX-Modular-Digital-Receiver/dp/B084ZW5N1B
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51xaS1TzUYL._AC_SL1024_.jpg
We didn’t take any pictures of the microphone location, but it’s usually placed on the ceiling towards the middle if there is an overhead console of any kind. Virtually any “double din” radio will physically fit. I would definitely suggest trying to find a local dealer though, where you can use the menu structure of the radio, etc. to make sure you like it. If there’s not anyone within a reasonable distance, I’d suggest Crutchfield vs. Amazon. They are authorized and offer tech support, in case you run into any issues.