Seat | Android 16 | Car Radio | CarPlay & Android Auto | CTX-118528SE

Upgrade your Seat with the Cartronix CTX-118528SE Android 16 car radio. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can use navigation, music, and hands-free calling via the touchscreen. The radio features 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. Below you will find the full compatibility, features, and installation information.

CarPlay & Android Auto
CarPlay & Android Auto are features supported by the Cartronix CTX-118528SE car radio. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are options that allow you to safely operate your smartphone while driving without having to pick it up. In this case, your phone is operated via the screen of the CTX-118528SE.

When you connect your phone to the Cartronix CTX-118528SE via USB, 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 then 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-118528SE 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 included with this car radio, the car's original functions will continue to work after installing this Cartronix CTX-118528SE. For example, you can operate the radio with the steering wheel controls and have the radio automatically switch on and off when starting and stopping the car. Below you will find the car brands, models, and production years for which this radio is suitable.

Seat:
Seat Alhambra (2010 to 2018)
Seat Altea (2004 to 2015)
Seat Altea XL (2008 to 2015)
Seat Leon (2010 to 2012)
Seat Toledo (2008 to 2016)

Key features:
✅ 7-inch HD touchscreen
✅ Android 16 operating system
✅ Dutch, English, German, French
✅ FM/AM radio
✅ Video/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-118528SE runs on the latest Android 16 operating system, giving this car radio an unlimited amount of functionality. This includes downloading applications such as Spotify, Google Maps, Netflix, YouTube, and more. This radio also features a built-in Wi-Fi receiver, making signing in and connecting to an available Wi-Fi hotspot almost effortless. With the Cartronix CTX-118528SE, images, text, and sound are seamlessly integrated to be played using Bluetooth, microSD, and USB.

Hands-free
The car radio's Bluetooth function is suitable for playing music as well as hands-free calling. Thanks to the built-in and additional external microphone, you are always audible and clear. 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, if necessary, dial numbers.

DSP | Digital Signal Processor
Thanks to a built-in DSP amplifier, you can enjoy accurate and vivid sound in all conditions with the CTX-118528SE car radio. With 5 preset equalizer genres, you can easily select the playback mode that suits you. Of course, it is also possible to customize the sound in detail to your own preference.

FM, AM & DAB+ radio
Enjoy your favorite radio station with the best music and the best DJs. With the Cartronix CTX-118528SE radio with Android 16 operating system, you can do this in several ways. First, of course, via AM or FM, but also by using DAB+. If you already know you want to use DAB+ because of the many radio stations and 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-118528SE, it is very easy to drive to your destination. If you choose online, you have the 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 navigating online. One example is Waze. With such applications, you can navigate offline and update the maps for free.

This radio comes standard with offline navigation software, allowing you to navigate at no additional cost thanks to the included GPS receiver. The navigation can be set in 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)
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 an RNS factory radio, it 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-118528SE is simple. For most users, it is a matter of plug-and-play.

If you have a Volkswagen, Seat, or Skoda built before 2011, additional installation steps are required 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 perform the installation professionally.

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

Extra cable required for cars from the 2014 model year: CTX-3401
For cars from the 2014 model year, an additional cable is required for the installation of this car radio, namely the MIB plug. This plug is necessary to ensure compatibility with the car's original functions. 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 plug-and-play. To connect the camera, you need an adapter cable that connects the original camera to an RCA plug. 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.