Torrance, Calif. –
Alpine rolled out its long-awaited INE-Z928HD audio/video/navigation (AVN)
system, said to be the first in the car A/V aftermarket with 8-inch screen.
The system, which
fits in a standard double-DIN dash opening, can be used with separately sold
Perfect FIT (Factory Integration Technology) installation kits whose dash
panels deliver an OE-look installation in 20 different vehicle models from
multiple models years.
Ten kits fitting
into a total of 20 specific vehicle models will be available this year, with
several shipping now and the rest due in September. Kits for additional
vehicles will be rolled out in 2013.
The kits also feature
vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and installation accessories for direct
plug-and-play connection between the nav system and factory wiring. The dash
panels match the shape, color and texture of a specific vehicle’s dash to
provide a better-looking alternative to third-party install kits because the
Alpine kits are designed to fit only one brand of head unit.
The nav system and
select kits shipped in late July. Shipments were originally targeted for May
when the system was unveiled at CES.
The system shipped
in late July, having initially been targeted for May.
The 2012 kits fit
the following vehicles:
KTX-GM8-O, $399
Chevrolet Avalanche, 2007-2012
Chevrolet Silverado (excludes fleet trucks and models with factory radio in
upper dash), 2007-2012
Chevrolet Suburban, 2007-2012
Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007-2012
GMC Sierra (excludes fleet trucks and models with factory radio in upper dash),
2007-2012
GMC Yukon, 2007-2012
GMC Yukon XL, 2007-2012
KTX-FPU8, $299
Ford F-150 (without navigation), 2009-Up
KTX-ECP8, $299
Ford Escape, 2008-2012
Mazda Tribute, 2008-2011
Mercury Mariner, 2008-2011
KTX-FUS8, $299
Ford Fusion, 2010-2012
Mrcury Milan, 2010-2011
KTX-MTG8, $599
Ford Mustang, 2010-2012
KTX-CMY8-S, $249
Toyota Camry (non-JBL models), 2012-Up
KTX-PRS8-S, $199
Toyota Prius (excludes C, V, navigation, and JBL models), 2009-2012
KTX-RV48-S, $299
Toyota RAV4 (non-JBL models), 2009-2013
KTX-TCM8-S, $199
Toyota Tacoma (non-JBL models), 2012-Up
KTX-VW8, $249
Volkswagen Jetta, 2011-Up
Volkswagen Passat, 2012-Up
KTX-UTB8, $299
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