2GB RAM / 64GB
The entry option. On the 7-inch radio it is available with Dual USB or USB-C + USB, and it does not include a reverse camera.
Volkswagen 2003–20132K
Caddy 2K Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade
A work van or a Life MPV — the radio opening still has to match.
The Caddy 2K is listed for 2003–2013. That includes panel vans and Caddy Life passenger versions. The dash can look more commercial than a Golf, and some vans kept a simple stereo for years. The radios are listed when the factory unit uses the bolted RNS/RCD-style opening. A later Caddy SA/SB is not on this page.
Both radios include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a CANBUS decoder. They replace the factory radio. They are not add-on modules.
Why upgrade a Caddy 2K?
Caddy drivers want maps for jobs and a screen that is readable in work gloves. Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay keep the phone off the dash. A camera variant is the option most van owners ask about because the rear doors hide everything.
- A modern colour touchscreen in place of the original stereo
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Google Maps, calls and music without a cable across the dash
- A fresher-looking interior that still looks like your car
- Everyday extras such as Bluetooth, USB charging and optional reverse camera kits
Product options
These are the two existing LJ Automotive radios, not new products. RAM is working memory. More RAM generally helps the radio keep maps, music and other apps open together. We do not promise a specific speed or frame rate.
4GB RAM / 64GB
The usual middle choice. On the 7-inch radio the 4GB options include a reverse camera. On the 9-inch radio 4GB is sold with or without a camera.
6GB RAM / 128GB
The highest option we sell. Both radios include a reverse camera on the 6GB variants. Choose this if you want more working memory and storage.
USB-C versus Dual USB
On the 7-inch radio you can pick Dual USB or USB-C + USB. That is about the physical ports, not CarPlay. Phone linking is wireless on both radios.
7-inch radio
USB or USB-C port options. Camera included with selected 4GB and 6GB variants.
From €149.99
Shop 7-inch CarPlay Radio
9-inch radio
Larger screen. Camera included with selected variants.
From €149.99
Shop 9-inch CarPlay RadioCaddy 2K compatibility
- Vehicle
- Volkswagen Caddy 2K
- Listed years
- 2003–2013
- Generation
- 2K
- Radio shape
- Bolted-in RNS/RCD-style opening. Not a square double-DIN radio that uses removal keys.
- Confirm you have a Caddy 2K from 2003–2013. Then photograph the radio. A van with a DIN-key stereo is not the right opening.
- Radio shape. Bolted-in RNS/RCD-style opening. Not a square double-DIN radio that uses removal keys. Compare your factory radio with the product photos.
- If you are unsure, contact us with the model, year and a photo of your dashboard. Vehicle model, dashboard shape, factory equipment and wiring can all affect the result.
Models on this page
- Caddy 2K van and Life (2003–2013)
Touran 1T and Transporter T5 are related practical pages. A later Caddy is not listed here.
Installation considerations
- Panel-van radios can be more basic than a Caddy Life. Compare the actual opening.
- Barn doors or a tailgate change how a camera cable is run.
- The Golf Mk6 tutorial is not a Caddy.
- Van and Life trims share the 2K code but dashes can differ. Commercial radios are not always the same as passenger versions.
CANBUS is included. Steering-wheel controls can work on Caddys that had them. Many base vans never had those buttons — we will not pretend they appear from nowhere.
Installing in a Caddy 2K
The radio swap is at the dash. Van wiring can be messier than a Golf. If you ordered a camera, plan the rear-door run or use an auto electrician. The YouTube video does not show a Caddy.
The installation tutorial we share is a Golf Mk6 radio swap. It is not a film of a Caddy 2K, so use it only as a general overview.
Read the Installation Guide. See other installs in our customer install gallery.
What customers say
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More detail
Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and CANBUS
Both radios support wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. You do not need a USB cable to connect your phone.
CANBUS is included. Steering-wheel controls can work on Caddys that had them. Many base vans never had those buttons — we will not pretend they appear from nowhere.
Reverse camera options
Not every option includes a camera. The aftermarket camera supplied with camera options is compatible with the radio it comes with.
We cannot guarantee that a factory reverse camera or parking sensors will work on the new radio. Fitting a camera may involve working with your car's wiring. If you are not confident, use a qualified mechanic or auto electrician.
Caddy 2K questions
Will it fit a Caddy Maxi?
If it is a 2K from 2003–2013 with the right radio opening, it is on the list. The longer body only changes camera cable length.
My van has a cheap factory stereo. Will it still fit?
Only if the opening is the bolted RNS/RCD style. A single-DIN or key-slot radio needs a photo check — do not assume.
Does wireless Android Auto work?
Yes, on both radios.
Is a reverse camera included?
Only on selected variants. Most Caddy owners want one; it is not on the 7-inch 2GB options.
Will steering-wheel buttons work?
Only if the van had them from the factory, and after CANBUS is set.
Related vehicles
Orders dispatch within 24–48 hours with tracked delivery. Fit still depends on your factory radio, dashboard and wiring.
Not sure? Read our FAQs, see the Volkswagen range, or send a photo.