CarPlay Android 16 for Volkswagen Golf 6 | 2009 to 2012 | 4GB | 8 INCH | Android Auto

The Cartronix CTX-118515 Android 16 is made for Volkswagen Golf 6 cars from the model years 2009 to 2012 (check the complete list below). This car radio is a super-modern head unit equipped with the very latest technologies, such as Wireless CarPlay and wired Android Auto. With this car radio, you can make hands-free calls using any imaginable smartphone, navigate safely in various ways, and, of course, stream your favorite music. This car radio is also equipped with a built-in CD/DVD player. Thanks to the Android 16 operating system, you can download all kinds of apps to the radio. Think, for example, of Spotify, Waze, Netflix, and Google Maps. The radio is also very sleek and robust, making it an absolute value-add 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 features that ensure you can operate your smartphone safely while driving without having to pick it up. In that case, your phone is operated via the screen of the CTX-118515.

When you connect your phone via USB to the Cartronix CTX-118515, you can, among other things, request route directions, make phone calls, and listen to music. You can even dictate WhatsApp messages that are sent as text. With CarPlay, you can also operate 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. For Android Auto, an excellent connection via USB is possible. In short, great options that you can use without purchasing additional accessories.

Fit & CAN-bus
The Cartronix CTX-118515 radio is car-specific. This means that this aftermarket navigation system has been specially designed by Cartronix for various Volkswagen, Skoda, and Seat cars.
Thanks to the CAN-bus module that this car radio features, the car's original functions will continue to work after installing this Cartronix CTX-118515. For example, you can operate the radio with the steering wheel controls and have it turn on and off automatically when the car is started or turned off. Below you will find the car brands, 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 will need the following cable: CTX-3401.

Key features:
✅8-inch HD touchscreen
✅Android 16 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
✅Music streaming via Bluetooth
✅64 GB storage memory
✅4 GB RAM memory
✅Suitable for reversing camera
✅CarPlay expansion capability
✅Play Store
✅4 x 45 Watt sound amplifier

Multimedia
The Cartronix CTX-118515 runs on the latest Android 16 operating system, giving this car radio an unlimited amount of functionality. Consider downloading applications such as Spotify, Google Maps, Netflix, YouTube, and more. This radio also has a built-in Wi-Fi receiver so that signing in and logging on to an available Wi-Fi hotspot is almost automatic. 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 Bluetooth function of the car radio is suitable for playing music as well as hands-free calling. Thanks to the built-in and additional external microphone provided, you will always be heard clearly and distinctly. If you use Siri or Google Assistant, you will find that questions and commands are well understood. Via the advanced touchscreen, it is possible to select contacts from your phonebook and dial numbers if necessary.

Split screen mode
This Android 16 version makes it possible to use the split-screen mode. Open and operate two applications simultaneously on the HD touchscreen. For example, you can have YouTube on one half of the screen and Flitsmeister on the other.

The Cartronix CTX-118515 also has the Mirrorlink function, which allows you to share your phone's screen with the device.

FM, AM & DAB+ radio
Enjoy your favorite radio station with the most beautiful music and the best DJs. With the Cartronix CTX-118515 radio with Android 16 operating system, this can be done 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, you will need the CTX-3354 DAB+ antenna and adapter for this radio. These are sold separately.

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Free navigation and updates
With the Cartronix CTX-118515, it is very easy to drive to your destination. If you choose online, you have a choice of, for example, Google Maps. However, if you look in the Google Play Store, you will see that there are many more possibilities for online navigation. An example of this is Waze. With such applications, you can navigate offline and update the maps for free.

This radio comes standard with an offline navigation program with which you can navigate without additional costs, 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 (Item: Cartronix CTX-3354)
Interface for original camera (Item: CTX-3408)
Disassembly tools (Item: Cartronix DT-120)
Universal reversing camera (Item: Cartronix RV-300)
Universal reversing camera built into license plate holder (Item: Cartronix RV-400)

Self-assembly and installation
Although this device is not an RNS factory radio, this car radio has been specially 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 have a Volkswagen, Seat, or Skoda from before 2011, it is necessary to take extra steps 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; they can perform the installation professionally.

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

Additional cable required for cars from 2014 onwards: CTX-3401
For cars from the model year 2014 onwards, an extra cable is required when installing this car radio: the MIB plug. This plug is necessary to ensure compatibility with the original functions of the car. The MIB plug 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 at the time of purchase 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 via plug-and-play. To connect the camera, you need an adapter plug that connects the original camera to an RCA plug. This adapter plug is known by 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.