Purchased the Pumpkin Android 5.1 version without a rear view camera or navigation software included.
Installed in a VW Passat B7 (’11 reg)
The first thing that struck me is the build quality of the unit – very well made and easily on a par with the basic VW factory unit it replaced.
There are no installation instructions included but the process is very straightforward. It took me about 20 minutes to remove the factory unit and install this android car stereo 5.1 with basic connections (main loom, aerial and GPS antenna). If you are running cables for other accessories like iPod, re-view camera, subwoofer… it will take considerably longer.
It’s worth mentioning that the blue cable which comes from the aerial connection needs to be connected to the blue cable labeled ANT which comes from the main loom. Just strip the wires back, make a secure connection and lap with electrical tape. If you don’t make this connection the car stereo radio probably won’t have any reception!.
The fit in the dash is very precise and snug. There are no gaps and all edges line up perfectly. There is no branding on this android car stereo gps so it really looks like a factory fit.
In operation the screen is bright, clear and responsive and the sound quality is warmer and clearer than the factory unit (at least to my ears!).
I installed the Co Pilot navigation app from the play store and downloaded the maps to a micro SD card fitted in the front panel. Hey presto, built in fully custom sat nav!
I’ve also added the DAB box which is easy to fit, works as it’s supposed to and provides a fairly inexpensive route into DAB radio.
The only slight niggle I have is that the screen doesn’t automatically respond to light levels. It’s does however switch on the button illuminations and change the map colours to the selected night map when the headlights are on.
I have to say that I’m over the moon with this android car stereo double din. I dread to think how much a factory system which came anywhere near this in terms of functionality would cost. It also looks the business!
All credit to Pumpkin for a superb product.
–by RM
I really love this android head unit. I got the one without reverse camera, so I can’t comment on that, but all the other features work perfectly. Installation took some time but that was due to the built of my car (Peugeot 107), not fault of the unit. The wiring was straight forward and easy to connect.
The touch screen is very responsive, even though I haven’t removed the protective film yet. The OS is very fast, all apps open straight away.
I love the fact that it’s android, the whole thing is familiar, works pretty much the same as my phone. Connecting to the internet was easy through my phone’s 4G. I even downloaded netflix to try streaming movies and it worked perfectly. I also tried watching movies from SD card, and the picture quality was strikingly good.
I’m well pleased with my purchase, the pumpkin certainly delivers a lot for its price.
–by H Toth
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