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Best Android Radio for an Isuzu D-Max: Which DUDU Fits Your Bakkie?

The Isuzu D-Max is built for hard work, but its factory radio doesn't do much for a modern phone. A DUDUAUTO Android radio gives your D-Max a large touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, GPS navigation and camera support, in a kit made to fit the original dashboard. Here's which radio fits your D-Max and how to choose between the DUDU models.

Which radio fits my Isuzu D-Max?

Isuzu changed the D-Max dashboard completely with the new shape, so there are two different radios:

• Previous-shape D-Max (2012–2021): the Isuzu D-Max 2012–2021 DUDUAUTO Android Radio.
• New-shape D-Max (2020–2023): the Isuzu D-Max 2020–2023 DUDUAUTO Android Radio.

The year ranges overlap, so go by the shape of your bakkie rather than the year alone. If you're unsure, WhatsApp us a photo of your dashboard on 083 315 4278 and we'll confirm the right kit before you buy.

Each radio comes as a vehicle-specific kit with the correct dash frame and harness, so it fits the original opening without cutting. Browse all Isuzu D-Max Android radios.

Will my factory reverse camera still work?

That depends on how the camera is wired in your specific D-Max. Speak to our team before you order and we'll confirm whether your factory camera will carry over, or recommend one of our Sony 1080p reverse cameras.

DUDU3, DUDU5 or DUDU7?

Both D-Max radios come in three versions. All run Android, so you can download apps like on a smartphone, and all give you wired and wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, GPS navigation and Bluetooth.

*Our 360° camera kit needs the radio to be ordered with the 360° chip, as it can't be added later. If your vehicle already has factory 360° cameras, you don't need the chip.

The DUDU5 is our most popular choice for bakkies. If you tow, park in tight spaces or drive off-road, pair a DUDU5 or DUDU7 with a 360° panoramic camera (order the radio with the 360° chip). For a full comparison, see DUDU3 vs DUDU5 vs DUDU7.

Useful extras for a D-Max

• Front camera for trail driving and parking.
• ADAS dash camera that records through the radio.
• TPMS tyre pressure monitor for long gravel roads and heavy loads.
• OBD adapter for live vehicle data on screen (DUDU5 and DUDU7 only).

Warranty and installation

Every DUDUAUTO radio comes with a 3-year warranty. Professional installation is available through our authorised installers in George, the Garden Route, Pretoria and Durbanville / Cape Town, and we deliver across South Africa. See what to expect at installation.

Frequently asked questions

Does the radio fit single cab, extended cab and double cab?

The dashboard is the same across cab styles, so the radio is chosen by the D-Max shape, not the cab. Send us your model if you'd like us to confirm.

Will my steering wheel buttons work?

Yes. Your steering wheel controls keep working with a DUDUAUTO radio.

Can I still use the radio without my phone?

Yes. The radio has its own GPS, Bluetooth and Android apps, so it works on its own as well as with CarPlay or Android Auto.