๐Ÿš˜ Pioneer 9โ€ Multimedia Upgrade for Hyundai Santa Fe โ€“ UK First Installation

September 10, 2025

๐Ÿš˜ Pioneer 9โ€ Multimedia Upgrade for Hyundai Santa Fe โ€“ UK First Installation

When it comes to upgrading your carโ€™s technology, some vehicles present bigger challenges than others. That was exactly the case with this Hyundai Santa Fe, which came to us at B&B Audioconcepts Cardiff for a full Apple CarPlay upgrade and multimedia solution.

This wasnโ€™t your average job โ€“ but we love a challenge, and this one turned out to be a UK first! ๐Ÿ‘Œ


๐Ÿ”‘ The Challenge: High-Spec Hyundai Santa Fe with No Standard Solution

Our customer had been to multiple local stores looking for a CarPlay upgrade for his Hyundai Santa Fe. Unfortunately, no one had a working solution.

Why?

  • Customers car came with factory navigation

  • The system was amplified

  • Customer wanted to keep his rear camera

๐Ÿ‘‰ For non-satnav models, plenty of options were available. But in this high-spec version, the market offered nothing suitable.

Frustrated after endless internet searches, customer came to us โ€“ and we were ready to deliver.


๐ŸŽต The Solution: Pioneer 9โ€ Multimedia Upgrade

Pioneer recently launched their 9โ€ Multimedia Head Unit, designed in the new โ€œChinese-styleโ€ floating format that the market is moving towards. This was the perfect starting point.

We sourced:

  • Chinese fascia panel (to perfectly mount the large screen)

  • UK amplifier retention converter (to keep the original sound system working)

  • Steering wheel control integration

  • Custom wiring solution for the rear camera

After weeks of waiting for the parts to arrive, everything was ready.


โšก The Installation: Overcoming the Wiring Challenge

On install, the rear camera leads didnโ€™t fit the Pioneer unit. Instead of giving up, we pulled out the wiring diagrams, reworked the connections, and successfully rewired the camera.

โœ… Result:

  • Apple CarPlay fully integrated

  • Rear camera working flawlessly

  • Steering wheel controls retained

  • Hyundai Santa Fe transformed into a modern multimedia hub

This is almost certainly the first UK installation of a Pioneer 9โ€ multimedia unit in a satnav-equipped Hyundai Santa Fe โ€“ and weโ€™re proud to make it happen!


๐ŸŽ The Finishing Touch

To top it all off, our customer left not only with a brand-new Pioneer system but also a free Pioneer keyring and air freshener โ€“ a little thank-you gift from us.

He was over the moon with the upgrade, and so are we!


๐Ÿ”Š Why Choose B&B Audioconcepts Cardiff?

At B&B Audioconcepts, we specialise in:

  • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto upgrades

  • High-quality audio installations (Pioneer, Alpine, Audison & more)

  • Custom wiring and integration solutions

  • UK-first specialist installations where others say โ€œit canโ€™t be doneโ€

If youโ€™ve been told your car canโ€™t be upgraded โ€“ think again. We thrive on making the impossible, possible.

๐Ÿ‘‰ View our full Car Audio Upgrade Services


๐Ÿ“ Car Audio Upgrades in Cardiff & South Wales

We regularly welcome customers from across Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, and Bristol, as well as drivers travelling nationwide for our expertise.

If youโ€™re searching for:

  • Hyundai Santa Fe CarPlay upgrade UK

  • Pioneer multimedia installation Cardiff

  • Apple CarPlay retrofit South Wales

Youโ€™ve found the right team.


โœ… Final Thoughts

This project was a perfect example of why experience, knowledge, and a bit of creative problem-solving matter in car audio upgrades. Where every other shop failed, we delivered โ€“ and now our customer has a modern, fully integrated multimedia system with Apple CarPlay, steering controls, and rear camera support.

๐Ÿ’ก Got a tricky car that needs an upgrade?
๐Ÿ“ž Get in touch today 029 2070 7275 โ€“ weโ€™ll make it happen.


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