I’ve switched my preference to a $500 Alpine shallow mount 7”: iLX-W650E.
https://www.alpine.com.au/shop/navigati ... ilx-w650e/Mainly because Android Auto and CarPlay are natively supported with the appropriate USB cable.
Last time I looked up the Kenwood, it only does Android Auto mirroring.
More research required but the Alpine also looks minimalistic and is only $500 more.
As for my install, it’s Gen4 specific, the jdm 2 din I already have, sourced via SubieSales on FB for $150 ish.
Try them, import monster, jessestreeter, buyee etc for Yahoo.jp items.
I picked up a Grow bt3 via FB for $50
Meaning I just need brackets and the HU to complete the install.
If you have an aux in for your stock HU, the grom becomes redundant, any aux in will work as I’m just using line out on the nav. Various stock HU’s have diy aux in options.
This is just one way to get an aftermarket nav in the car, and my preference for my budget.
More popular is a stock head unit (and or amp replacement) fascia, with appropriate harness, member HarwareBob sells these items.
For a gen5 you’d need to see what fascia kits to suit what format nav’s are available.
I’d say you probably won’t be limited to shallow mount units either.
Here’s a search for you:
https://www.google.com.au/search?biw=32 ... ka8vTp2Tk0...