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 2010–2013Mk6 Variant / 5K
Golf Variant Mk6 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade
Mk6 estate practicality with a wireless phone screen.
The Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6 is listed for 2010–2013. Up front it is a Mk6 Golf. Out back it is an estate, so reversing and trailer work matter more than they do in a hatch. The radios still have to match the bolted factory opening. A Mk5 estate or a later Mk7 Variant is a different car.
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 Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6?
Variant owners use the car for family miles and luggage. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto keep maps on the dash, and a reverse-camera variant is the option most estate drivers ask about. You keep the long load floor and replace only the stereo.
- 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 RadioGolf Variant / Wagon Mk6 compatibility
- Vehicle
- Volkswagen Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6
- Listed years
- 2010–2013
- Generation
- Mk6 Variant / 5K
- Radio shape
- Bolted-in RNS/RCD-style opening. Not a square double-DIN radio that uses removal keys.
- Confirm you have a Mk6 Variant / Wagon from 2010–2013, not a Mk5 estate or an Audi-badged equivalent. Then photograph the radio.
- 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
- Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6 (2010–2013)
Hatch, GTI, R and Cabriolet Mk6 pages are separate. A Jetta SportWagen may share the family — send a photo rather than assuming.
Installation considerations
- The longer tail makes an aftermarket camera more useful. Camera kits are variant-specific, not automatic.
- Factory rear sensors or a factory camera are not guaranteed to display on the new radio.
- The install video is a Mk6 hatch, not an estate.
CANBUS is included. Steering-wheel controls can work after the correct setting is selected. Estate-specific factory park assist is not promised.
Installing in a Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6
The radio swap is the same Mk6 job at the dash. A camera, if you ordered one, means a cable to the tailgate — that is extra work and often better done by an auto electrician. The YouTube tutorial does not show a Variant.
The installation tutorial we share is a Golf Mk6 radio swap. It is not a film of a Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6, so use it only as a general overview.
Read the Installation Guide. See other installs in our customer install gallery.
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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 after the correct setting is selected. Estate-specific factory park assist is not promised.
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.
Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6 questions
Will it fit my Mk6 estate?
It is listed for the Golf Variant / Wagon Mk6 (2010–2013) with the RNS/RCD-style opening. Compare photos before you order.
Does wireless Android Auto work?
Yes, on both radios, without a USB cable for the phone link.
Should I add a reverse camera?
Choose a camera variant if you want the aftermarket camera. The 7-inch 2GB radios do not include one. Factory cameras are not guaranteed to reuse.
Will steering-wheel buttons work?
They can on factory-equipped cars once CANBUS is set.
Can I install the camera myself?
The radio is a dash job. The camera needs a run to the rear and a reverse-light feed. Use a qualified fitter if you are not sure.
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.