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Subaru Forester · Car radio
Subaru Forester Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every Subaru Forester generation we see: SG (2002–2008): Android screen in the double-DIN opening with a Subaru harness; DAB, Bluetooth and a camera input in place of the CD radio; SH (2008–2013): Android screen with the SH fascia replacing the CD radio or the Kenwood nav, steering-wheel buttons kept; SJ (2013–2018): Android screen with the SJ fascia in place of the CD radio or the 7-inch Starlink, the factory camera carried over; the kit in our shop is listed for 2014–2017 cars; SK (2019 on): The 8-inch Starlink already has CarPlay, so we rarely replace it; a 9-inch Android screen with a Subaru fascia is possible where an owner wants built-in navigation. From €290 incl. VAT. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each Forester: 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 (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 2002–2008 | Subaru CD radio, sometimes with a cassette, in a double-DIN opening; no factory screen | Android screen in the double-DIN opening with a Subaru harness; DAB, Bluetooth and a camera input in place of the CD radio | from €290 |
| SH | 2008–2013 | CD radio with a small display on most cars; a Kenwood-built touchscreen nav badged Subaru on the NavPlus trims | Android screen with the SH fascia replacing the CD radio or the Kenwood nav, steering-wheel buttons kept | from €290 |
| SJ | 2013–2018 | CD radio with a small display on early cars; 7-inch Starlink touchscreen from around 2016, without CarPlay on most cars; Japanese imports carry a Japanese unit | Android screen with the SJ fascia in place of the CD radio or the 7-inch Starlink, the factory camera carried over; the kit in our shop is listed for 2014–2017 cars | from €290 Subaru Forester Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio |
| SK | 2019 on | Starlink 8-inch touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim; e-Boxer hybrid on Irish cars; Harman Kardon on the top trim | The 8-inch Starlink already has CarPlay, so we rarely replace it; a 9-inch Android screen with a Subaru fascia is possible where an owner wants built-in navigation | from €290 |
Subaru case studies
Recent Subaru installs.
Forester car radio first, then other Subaru work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
Forester 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 Forester
Other Forester services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a Subaru.
FAQ
Subaru Forester car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for Forester owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppWhich Forester does the stereo in your shop fit?
It is listed for 2014 to 2017 SJ cars, which had either the CD radio with a small display or the 7-inch Starlink, both in the same opening. The screen goes in with the SJ fascia and a Subaru harness, keeps the steering-wheel buttons and the factory camera, and adds DAB, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. SG and SH cars use a different fascia, which we confirm from your reg.
How much does car radio cost on a Subaru Forester?
It depends on the generation. SG (2002–2008): from €290; SH (2008–2013): from €290; SJ (2013–2018): from €290; SK (2019 on): from €290. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which Subaru Forester years can have car radio?
SG, built 2002–2008 (Subaru CD radio, sometimes with a cassette, in a double-DIN opening; no factory screen): Android screen in the double-DIN opening with a Subaru harness; DAB, Bluetooth and a camera input in place of the CD radio. SH, built 2008–2013 (CD radio with a small display on most cars; a Kenwood-built touchscreen nav badged Subaru on the NavPlus trims): Android screen with the SH fascia replacing the CD radio or the Kenwood nav, steering-wheel buttons kept. SJ, built 2013–2018 (CD radio with a small display on early cars; 7-inch Starlink touchscreen from around 2016, without CarPlay on most cars; Japanese imports carry a Japanese unit): Android screen with the SJ fascia in place of the CD radio or the 7-inch Starlink, the factory camera carried over; the kit in our shop is listed for 2014–2017 cars. SK, built 2019 on (Starlink 8-inch touchscreen with CarPlay and Android Auto on every trim; e-Boxer hybrid on Irish cars; Harman Kardon on the top trim): The 8-inch Starlink already has CarPlay, so we rarely replace it; a 9-inch Android screen with a Subaru fascia is possible where an owner wants built-in navigation.
How long does car radio take on a Subaru Forester?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the Subaru Forester SG, SH, SJ and SK. 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 Subaru Forester?
On every Forester we work on — SG, SH, SJ and SK — 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 Subaru Forester, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (SG, SH, SJ and SK) 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.
Related pages
Car radio around the Forester.
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Contact
Book your Forester car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.