Alpine Ships Car Radio with 8” Screen
The INE-Z928HD works with a special dash kit to create an extra large opening for the radio, and to give the radio a factory finish look.
The radio is one of the first from a leading brand to offer a screen larger than 7 inches.“We know that new cars are coming with larger screens, which are popular not just for the size, but also because they offer great performance for features like navigation and rear-view cameras,” said Steve Crawford, VP and General Manager of Alpine’s aftermarket business unit. “Our INE-Z928HD and Perfect F.I.T. dash kit program is an industry game changer, since it’s the first aftermarket 8-inch platform with integrated installation solutions. We are filling the need for a large-screen format for aftermarket consumers, which then creates sales opportunities for our 12 volt retail specialists.”
The radio is feature-packed with HD Radio, Pandora with Android, iPhone and BlackBerry control and advanced Bluetooth with simple pairing. It is also SiriusXM ready for SiriusXM 2.0 with extra channels and the screen offers WVGA resolution.
The navigation function includes free lifetime traffic, and 3D views of buildings in major metro areas. It also automatically zooms in to a map view to show your next turn as you approach it.
It has a “My Favorites” screen that permits users to drag and drop up to 8 shortcut keys for their most-used features. The settings are stored as a personal profile linked to the user’s phone via Bluetooth.
Users can select from 10 different dash kits that work in about 20 car models. Additional kits will be available next year. The kits match the shape, color and texture of the car’s dashboard. There’s also a universal bezel (KTX-UTB8) to match additional vehicles.
The INE-Z928HD has a street price of $1,499. Several of the 10 “Perfect F.I.T.” kits are available now, and the rest will ship in September. Most of the kits, sold separately, range in price from $199 to $399. A kit for the Ford Mustang has a higher price tag of $599.
