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Has anyone replaced their head unit in their Panamera? I am considering changing mine out and want to hear what everyone has done if they did change. My radio changes channels constantly and it has now become to annoying to overlook. Thinking of a Pioneer head unit but don't want to loose certain features of the stock unit.
I replaced the head unit on my 2013 Panamera with the Pioneer AVIC 8200 NEX. As part of the upgrade, I also had a new amp installed (can't recall the model number, but can dig it up if important). I received a much better navigation experience, DVD/Video playback, and carplay capabilities with the new head unit. What I gave up were: the mini-map on the driver panel and the graphic on the head unit that shows the location of obstacles (if you have sensors on your car). The unit still beeps when an obstacle is detected, but you don't see the graphic of the location of the obstacle anymore. Other than that, all else works perfectly: net-net, I am very happy with the upgrade.
I replaced the head unit on my 2013 Panamera with the Pioneer AVIC 8200 NEX. As part of the upgrade, I also had a new amp installed (can't recall the model number, but can dig it up if important). I received a much better navigation experience, DVD/Video playback, and carplay capabilities with the new head unit. What I gave up were: the mini-map on the driver panel and the graphic on the head unit that shows the location of obstacles (if you have sensors on your car). The unit still beeps when an obstacle is detected, but you don't see the graphic of the location of the obstacle anymore. Other than that, all else works perfectly: net-net, I am very happy with the upgrade.
Did you do the work yourself or have a shop do it and also which radio installation dash kit did you use cause I haven't been able to find anything for my car and I own a shop??? Lololol
Here are a couple of photos. I had the head unit professionally installed. The installer also ran an HDMI cable into the middle storage area. Overall, the installation is very clean and looks OEM. The only small issue I have is with the dead space right below the head unit that is a flat black panel.
I replaced the head unit on my 2013 Panamera with the Pioneer AVIC 8200 NEX. As part of the upgrade, I also had a new amp installed (can't recall the model number, but can dig it up if important). I received a much better navigation experience, DVD/Video playback, and carplay capabilities with the new head unit. What I gave up were: the mini-map on the driver panel and the graphic on the head unit that shows the location of obstacles (if you have sensors on your car). The unit still beeps when an obstacle is detected, but you don't see the graphic of the location of the obstacle anymore. Other than that, all else works perfectly: net-net, I am very happy with the upgrade.
I have the same problem with my radio station changing and want to do the head unit swap. Thanks for posting.
Was your car burmester car or bose? Any harnesses purchased for the install? Does the car have fiber ring for audio (this would require special harness to get sound from new unit to amp/speakers)?
Thanks.
Originally Posted by PSPanameraS
I replaced the head unit on my 2013 Panamera with the Pioneer AVIC 8200 NEX. As part of the upgrade, I also had a new amp installed (can't recall the model number, but can dig it up if important). I received a much better navigation experience, DVD/Video playback, and carplay capabilities with the new head unit. What I gave up were: the mini-map on the driver panel and the graphic on the head unit that shows the location of obstacles (if you have sensors on your car). The unit still beeps when an obstacle is detected, but you don't see the graphic of the location of the obstacle anymore. Other than that, all else works perfectly: net-net, I am very happy with the upgrade.
I replaced the head unit on my 2013 Panamera with the Pioneer AVIC 8200 NEX. As part of the upgrade, I also had a new amp installed (can't recall the model number, but can dig it up if important). I received a much better navigation experience, DVD/Video playback, and carplay capabilities with the new head unit. What I gave up were: the mini-map on the driver panel and the graphic on the head unit that shows the location of obstacles (if you have sensors on your car). The unit still beeps when an obstacle is detected, but you don't see the graphic of the location of the obstacle anymore. Other than that, all else works perfectly: net-net, I am very happy with the upgrade.
I'd like to talk to you about your upgrade. CAn you pm me or contact me.
The car came with the factory Bose installation. The installer did have to order a harness to have the Pioneer installed in the car, but I do not know the details of harness.I also do not know about the fiber ring: sorry.
Last edited by PSPanameraS; Feb 3, 2019 at 08:41 AM.
Reason: corrected spelling mistake: 'care" -> "car"
