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Model 2 Backup Camera Option OR...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by johncap523, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. johncap523

    johncap523 Junior Member

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    Does anyone know if the radio in the 2012 Model 2 has a video input for a backup camera? Dealers don't know....duh....

    In lieu of the that, what's a good aftermarket option for in-dash Nav and backup camera? I have a great Pioneer unit in my Nissan Frontier but I'm guessing the Prius requires something specific.

    PS- my wife is just buying this car tomorrow so I haven't even been able to look at it yet. She opted for a 2 with aftermarket leather rather than a 3 foregoing the leather figuring would be easier and less $$ to add the NAV than the leather. (And the fact is the factory "leather" isn't really leather and the Katzkin is....)
     
    #1 johncap523, Apr 24, 2012
  2. rrolff

    rrolff Prius Surgeon

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    Read the posts here - there are very good detailed write ups on swapping HUs and adding camera. HU swap is very simple - rear camera is simple, but a PITA to do... Pioneer et al are a little more involved wiring. There are Chinese NAV clones that can literally be installed in 10 minutes - there are also Toyota ready 2DIN NAV that are also plug and play (at $300)...
     
    #2 rrolff, Apr 24, 2012
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    #3 johalareewi, Apr 24, 2012
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