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Kia Picanto · Car radio
Kia Picanto Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every Kia Picanto generation we see: SA (2004–2011): Android screen with a fascia for the SA dashboard, or a floating-screen unit where the opening is single-DIN; DAB, Bluetooth and a camera input included; TA (2011–2017): 9-inch Android screen with a matching fascia for the TA, replacing the radio; steering-wheel buttons, USB and the factory microphone kept, DAB added; JA (2017 on): 9-inch Android screen replacing the basic radio on base JA cars, with a fascia for the JA dashboard; steering buttons, USB and DAB kept, camera input included. From €290. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each Picanto: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | 2004–2011 | CD radio with no screen; Bluetooth on very few cars | Android screen with a fascia for the SA dashboard, or a floating-screen unit where the opening is single-DIN; DAB, Bluetooth and a camera input included | from €290 |
| TA | 2011–2017 | Radio with a small display, Bluetooth and USB on most cars; no factory touchscreen | 9-inch Android screen with a matching fascia for the TA, replacing the radio; steering-wheel buttons, USB and the factory microphone kept, DAB added | from €290 |
| JA | 2017 on | Basic radio with a small display on base cars; 7-inch touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto on mid trims from 2017, 8-inch with wireless CarPlay on most cars after the 2020 and 2024 facelifts | 9-inch Android screen replacing the basic radio on base JA cars, with a fascia for the JA dashboard; steering buttons, USB and DAB kept, camera input included | from €290 |
Kia case studies
Recent Kia installs.
Picanto car radio first, then other Kia work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
Kia car radio kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
More for your Picanto
Other Picanto services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a Kia.
FAQ
Kia Picanto car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for Picanto owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppCan the basic radio in a Picanto be replaced with a touchscreen?
Yes, and it is the most common job we do on the Picanto. The TA (2011–2017) and the base JA (2017 on) take a 9-inch Android screen with a fascia moulded for the dashboard; the SA needs a floating-screen unit or a double-DIN conversion. All of them keep the steering-wheel buttons and USB and add DAB, Bluetooth calls, a camera input and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
How much does car radio cost on a Kia Picanto?
It depends on the generation. SA (2004–2011): from €290; TA (2011–2017): from €290; JA (2017 on): from €290. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which Kia Picanto years can have car radio?
SA, built 2004–2011 (CD radio with no screen; Bluetooth on very few cars): Android screen with a fascia for the SA dashboard, or a floating-screen unit where the opening is single-DIN; DAB, Bluetooth and a camera input included. TA, built 2011–2017 (Radio with a small display, Bluetooth and USB on most cars; no factory touchscreen): 9-inch Android screen with a matching fascia for the TA, replacing the radio; steering-wheel buttons, USB and the factory microphone kept, DAB added. JA, built 2017 on (Basic radio with a small display on base cars; 7-inch touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto on mid trims from 2017, 8-inch with wireless CarPlay on most cars after the 2020 and 2024 facelifts): 9-inch Android screen replacing the basic radio on base JA cars, with a fascia for the JA dashboard; steering buttons, USB and DAB kept, camera input included.
How long does car radio take on a Kia Picanto?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the Kia Picanto SA, TA and JA. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit car radio on a Kia Picanto?
On every Picanto we work on — SA, TA and JA — the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and speakers, the reverse camera and the climate controls stay; the new unit adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB and a camera input.
Do I need to book car radio for my Kia Picanto, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (SA, TA and JA) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
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Book your Picanto car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.