Upgrading from Clarion NX502E

[mschf]

Greetings! A couple months ago I bought a barely driven 2014 model SX4 which came with the Clarion NX502E infotainment package. The car is fantastic in every way except for this head unit... it's really showing its age and it's frustrating to use. So I shopped around online for a replacement, and I've narrowed it down to either a Kenwood DMX7722DABS or ATOTO S8 Ultra.

Knowing I probably need some kind of wiring kit including steering wheel controls I noticed that almost all kits come with a warning that they are not compatible with any touch screen head units that originally came with some SX4 models. There's surprisingly little information on how to replace this head unit in an SX4, nothing on youtube etc. Eventually I did stumble on an Australian website (https://aerpro.com/fp9254k) which offers some info but after searching for an online retailer to order from, it looks like none ship Aerpro products outside of Australia.

I'm in Europe so I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with upgrading an NX502E and what wiring kits are available for delivery within Europe. I usually find answers by googling but in this case, I've had zero luck. I've replaced head units before but never a touch screen, so I have no clue what's different. I could probably visit a Suzuki dealer and maybe even get a wiring kit there but if someone has an easy solution I'd be grateful to you for saving me a trip to the city

Cheers!
Martin

[Cman]

Is your car a SX4 S cross? The SX4's that we all know around here ended in 2013.

As for the steering wheel control interfaces a few years ago I upgraded my head unit to a Jensen Nav unit and the store I purchased all the items to install it to my car had everything I needed. They are in the US so if they have something you decide can work in your car you can check with them about shipping to you in Europe.

Here is a list of steering wheel control interfaces they offer:

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/ci49...nterfaces.html

Tony

[mschf]

Is your car a SX4 S cross? The SX4's that we all know around here ended in 2013.

As for the steering wheel control interfaces a few years ago I upgraded my head unit to a Jensen Nav unit and the store I purchased all the items to install it to my car had everything I needed. They are in the US so if they have something you decide can work in your car you can check with them about shipping to you in Europe.

Here is a list of steering wheel control interfaces they offer:

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/ci49...nterfaces.html

Tony

Hi, thanks much for replying. That link looks like it might have everything I need, will definitely contact them.

BTW it is in fact an SX4, it keeps sticking in my head that it's a 2014 because the registration shows 2014 as the year the car was first registered. You're right, it's a 2013 model.
It looks like it's pretty much got all the bells & whistles... side mirror turn signals, fog lamps, heated seats, and on and on, plus this touch screen head unit that seems to be a little rare.

Cheers!

Edit: just checked if Sonic ships overseas. Yes, they do. Thanks again!