Subaru Subaru Forester 2013-20182013-2018Fourth-generation SJ Forester with the pictured dashboardAustralian RHD
★★★★★ 4.8 from 483 Australian reviews

Made for the Australian Forester SJ dashboard

Add a 9-inch CarPlay screen without giving up the Forester features around it

Upgrade the factory radio to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a fascia matched to your centre vents and existing radio. Harman Kardon sound, the original reverse camera, steering-wheel controls, upper display, USB and physical climate controls remain supported.

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Which centre vents does your Forester currently have?
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Does your Forester currently have a reverse camera?

Want us to double-check your dashboard?

Upload a clear photo of your current radio and we’ll confirm the selected kit before dispatch.

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Add any useful extras to your order.

✓ Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ 9-inch fascia matched to black or silver vent trim
✓ Harman Kardon and standard audio compatible
✓ Factory reverse camera retained when fitted
✓ Steering controls and upper display remain compatible
✓ EyeSight-related cabin hardware remains undisturbed
✓ Radio-specific integration prepared from photos
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Matched to the dashboard in front of you

A complete 9-inch upgrade prepared for your Forester

Subaru launched the next Forester generation during 2018. This product suits the SJ dashboard pictured here, so compare the centre stack and upload dashboard photos rather than relying only on the registration year.

Matched 9-inch fascia fitted in a Subaru Forester

Two customer-visible layouts

Choose black or silver vent surrounds and leave the hidden mounting differences to us

SJ dashboards use either black trim or bright silver borders around the two centre vents. Behind those similar-looking faces are different tabs, openings and hazard/ENTER carrier arrangements, so the visible choice determines which fascia is packed.

Select the photo that matches your dashboard and upload a straight-on dashboard image. You do not need a trim code, radio model number or connector photo.

Wireless Apple CarPlay fitted in a Subaru Forester

Familiar phone apps on nine inches

Put maps, music, calls and messages on a larger screen in the centre stack

Connect a compatible iPhone or Android phone wirelessly and use supported apps through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Navigation, Spotify, podcasts, calls and messages use the familiar phone-based driving interface, with voice assistance available for common tasks.

Outside phone projection, the Novo Nav launcher gives direct access to radio, Bluetooth, navigation, settings and supported Android apps.

Harman Kardon and standard audio compatibility in a Subaru Forester

Premium or standard factory sound

Keep the audio system already fitted to your Forester

Harman Kardon amplified systems are compatible, as are standard factory sound systems. There is no need to find an amplifier, inspect a speaker badge or choose a technical sound option.

Subaru fitted low-profile button radios, navigation units and later touchscreens with different connections. The required factory-radio photo tells us far more reliably which integration to prepare.

Factory reverse camera retained in a Subaru Forester

Retain the camera already fitted

One simple answer lets us prepare the correct camera connection

Choose `Factory reverse camera` if the current factory screen displays the original camera. It will remain available on the new display. Choose `No reverse camera` if none is fitted; the head unit still works normally and a compatible camera can be added.

You do not need to identify camera voltage, adapters or plugs.

Matched 9-inch fascia fitted in a Subaru Forester

Familiar functions remain in place

Keep the buttons under your thumbs and the vehicle information above the vents

Factory steering-wheel controls remain compatible for volume, track and hands-free functions. The upper display stays in its original position and continues to provide the vehicle information available for the fitted variant.

Factory USB is retained where fitted. EyeSight-related hardware is not replaced by the radio upgrade, and there is no steering-control question because the system works whether the buttons are fitted or absent.

Subaru Forester upper display and climate controls retained

Upgrade infotainment, not working climate controls

Temperature, fan speed and airflow remain physical and familiar

The fascia is designed around the original climate panel rather than moving those functions onto an aftermarket screen. All three physical dials remain in place, with the upper display, hazard/ENTER controls and climate area visible together.

Factory Subaru Forester dashboard before the upgrade

Matched from the vehicle itself

A photo identifies the low, high and touchscreen radio families more reliably than the year

Factory radio faces and rear connections changed across the SJ range. Some dashboards also use different one-piece or two-part hazard/ENTER arrangements. Asking customers for connector types would add confusion without improving accuracy.

Upload one straight-on dashboard photo and one clear photo of the factory radio face. Those images let the fascia and radio integration be checked before dispatch without dismantling the dashboard.

Offline navigation displayed in a Subaru Forester

Prepared for trips beyond reception

Run compatible map apps directly and download the areas you need before leaving coverage

CarPlay and Android Auto are ideal for everyday navigation. The Android system can also run supported navigation apps through its own GPS receiver, letting you download compatible offline maps before a regional or camping trip.

Map packages, subscriptions and offline capabilities depend on the selected app and should not be represented as universally included.

Matched 9-inch fascia fitted in a Subaru Forester

Clean SJ fitment

Correct vents, hazard controls and panel gaps prevent the generic-tablet look

The fascia follows the selected centre-vent family, retains the upper display and hazard/ENTER area, and meets the original climate panel below. Its side shoulders slope inward toward the slightly forward rectangular Novo Nav screen; the narrow border, microphone/reset holes and five-button touch strip remain visible.

Factory features retained

What stays compatible in your Forester

  • Harman Kardon or standard factory audio
  • Factory reverse camera when selected
  • Factory steering-wheel controls
  • Factory USB where fitted
  • Upper multi-function display
  • Original physical climate controls
  • Supported vehicle settings and existing EyeSight-related hardware

See the finished Forester upgrade in action

A real installed screen, shown in the dashboard it was made for

See the fitted display operating in a Subaru Forester centre stack, with the original upper display, vents and physical climate controls remaining part of the dashboard.

Forester fitment questions

Everything to check before ordering

Will this fit every Forester registered in 2018?+

It fits the SJ dashboard pictured on this page. Subaru launched the next generation during 2018, so the dashboard photo is the final fitment check.

Do I need to know whether the car has Harman Kardon?+

No. Harman Kardon amplified and standard audio systems are supported without another checkout question.

Why do I select black or silver centre vents?+

The visible vent surround determines the corresponding fascia and mounting arrangement.

Will the factory reverse camera still work?+

Yes. Select `Factory reverse camera` and the retention connection will be prepared.

Do steering-wheel controls and the upper display remain?+

Yes. Steering controls remain compatible and the upper display stays in place.

What happens to the original climate controls?+

Nothing. The three physical dials remain fitted and continue to operate normally.

Does the screen replacement interfere with EyeSight?+

The radio upgrade does not replace the existing EyeSight-related cabin hardware. The requested dashboard photos confirm the supported centre-stack arrangement.

Why are dashboard and radio photos required?+

They identify the fascia, hazard/ENTER layout and factory-radio family more reliably than the year or trim grade.

Is installation plug-and-play?+

The connections are prepared around the photographed setup without cutting the factory loom. Installation still requires trim and factory-radio removal, component fitting and testing before reassembly. Professional installation is appropriate if you are not comfortable with vehicle electronics.

A Forester-specific upgrade without a technical parts quiz

Choose the vent trim, confirm the camera and let your photos identify the radio

Receive a 9-inch CarPlay and Android Auto kit prepared for the dashboard and factory features already fitted to your Forester.

Configure my Forester upgrade

Choose the performance that suits you

Standard or Premium?

Both models include the complete vehicle-specific kit. Premium adds more memory, sound performance, radio support and a longer warranty.

StandardPremium
Processor/CPU
Unisoc UIS8581A Chipset
8-core ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
Memory
2GB memory (RAM) + 32GB flash storage (ROM)
4GB memory (RAM) + 64GB flash storage (ROM)
Screen
1280×720 HD display (IPS + 2.5D)
Phone connection
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
USB plug-in Apple CarPlay
USB plug-in Android Auto
Radio
FM only
FM, AM and RDS
Built for Australian stations
DAB+ radio support (antenna sold separately)
Audio
Essential Sound
32 band digital equaliser
Built-in 4 channel amplifier
Pro Sound Quality
32 band DSP equaliser
Built-in premium amplifier
RMS power output ~19W-23W ×4
Max power output ~50W-60W ×4
Bluetooth
High performance UWE5623DU chip with dual-band Bluetooth 5
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi
4G Cellular
GPS
Microphone
HQ front-facing microphone + optional external mic
Operating system
Supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Powered by Android 13
Warranty
1 year warranty
2 year warranty
Guarantee
30-day returns
Fitment money-back guarantee
Inclusions
Full kit with head unit, fascia, wiring harness, CAN bus decoder (if applicable)
Ports
2× USB ports
1× Microphone 3.5mm-mono jack
1× Video RCA input
1× Video RCA output
1× Subwoofer RCA
4-channel high-level audio outputs
2-channel RCA audio outputs

Real installs. Real Australian drivers.

See Novo Nav upgrades in Australian Subaru Forester vehicles

See how naturally Novo Nav fits into real dashboards—and how much better every drive becomes.

Model-specific proof, backed by real support

See recent feedback from Australian Subaru Forester owners

Feedback from Subaru Forester drivers who wanted modern phone connectivity without losing familiar factory features.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The screen looks like it belongs in the dash and CarPlay connects before I leave the driveway. The instructions were clear and support answered the one question I had.”

— Michael R.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I was worried about losing the factory camera, but it came straight up on the new display. Everything arrived labelled and ready to plug in.”

— Sarah T.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“A much bigger improvement than I expected. Maps, calls and music are easier to use, and the dashboard still looks tidy.”

— Daniel K.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Installed it over a Saturday morning. The vehicle-specific plugs saved a lot of guesswork and the steering-wheel controls worked immediately.”

— Chris W.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The team checked my dash photos before dispatch and sent exactly what the car needed. That extra confirmation made ordering much easier.”

— Amanda J.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Wireless Android Auto has been faultless. The screen is bright in daylight and the audio controls feel noticeably quicker than the old unit.”

— Luke P.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I am not experienced with car audio, but the guide broke the job into manageable steps. Phone support was patient when I got stuck on one trim clip.”

— Nathan B.

Customer-installed Novo Nav screen
★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The reverse-camera image is larger and easier to see now. I also like having Spotify and navigation together instead of balancing my phone on a mount.”

— Melissa H.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“It looks factory fitted. Friends who know the car did not realise the screen was aftermarket until I showed them CarPlay.”

— James C.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Delivery was fast, every connector matched, and no factory wires needed cutting. That was the main reason I chose Novo Nav.”

— Renee G.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The Premium model feels very responsive and the extra storage is useful for offline maps. Sound quality is cleaner than the original radio.”

— David M.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I sent a photo because I was unsure which fascia I had. The team confirmed it quickly and the supplied panel matched the surrounding trim well.”

— Andrew S.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Calls are clearer, the microphone works well and the steering buttons still control volume and tracks. Exactly what I wanted from the upgrade.”

— Karen L.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The installation took me longer than the guide estimate, but support stayed with me until it was finished. The result was worth the effort.”

— Ben F.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“CarPlay reconnects automatically every time. It has made an older car feel current without changing the parts of the dashboard I liked.”

— Michelle A.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The factory settings and camera were my biggest concerns. Both were retained and the team explained the limitation that applied to my specific vehicle before I ordered.”

— Paul D.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The screen fit is excellent and there are no awkward gaps around the fascia. It feels like a properly matched kit rather than a universal radio.”

— Jason N.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I use navigation daily for work and the larger display is a major improvement. Touch response is quick and the screen remains readable in afternoon sun.”

— Emily V.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Good honest advice before purchase. They did not promise something my car could not do, and the kit performed exactly as described.”

— Scott R.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“My installer commented that the labelled harnesses made the job straightforward. Everything required was in the box.”

— Tanya E.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I chose Standard and it does everything I need: wireless CarPlay, reverse camera and steering controls. Great value for the complete kit.”

— Mark H.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The upgrade transformed the cabin. Music starts automatically, maps are easy to follow and I no longer need a phone holder on the windscreen.”

— Peter C.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Customer service was the standout. I sent a photo during installation and received a useful answer instead of a generic reply.”

— Nicole B.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The original amplified audio still works and sounds better after adjusting the equaliser. I was pleased I did not need to replace speakers or the factory amp.”

— Adam W.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“A clean installation with all of the everyday controls retained. The ordering questions were simple and the correct adapters arrived the first time.”

— Rebecca J.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I compared several kits and chose this one because the compatibility information was specific to my car. The finished result matches the photos.”

— Simon G.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“The camera switching is quick and the display is much clearer than the old factory screen. Parking is easier, especially at night.”

— Matthew L.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Everything feels properly integrated. The screen powers up with the car, remembers my phone and the steering buttons behave normally.”

— Kylie P.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“I appreciated being able to upload dashboard photos. It removed the uncertainty about ordering online for a vehicle with several factory-radio versions.”

— Craig S.

★★★★★ 5/5 rating
“Two months in and it has been completely reliable. Wireless CarPlay, calls, radio and the factory camera all work as expected.”

— Jordan T.

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