There are multiple original radio options in the Volkswagen Crafter 2nd Gen (Type: SY/SZ), which option is the original fitted system?

Installation depth

Due to the lower section behind the radio having ducts for the air vents on the VW Crafter (2017-2023) there is only space for a Single DIN radio chassis or a slim chassis/ modular head unit (maximum mounting depth for the aftermarket radio of 55mm). These units must have the single DIN body relocated to the top of the dashboard because in the crafter the single DIN hole is at the top, the lower part is only 55mm deep and is not a DIN depth so would not allow you to mount a traditional Double DIN radio.

PLEASE NOTE: Only suitable for use with aftermarket head unit stereos with a maximum mounting depth of 55 mm or an L-shape chassis at the top 

Examples of compatible Single DIN head units with a 50-399 fascia include:

• Any Single DIN stereo as long as it is mounted in the top of the fascia
• Pioneer AVH-Z7200DAB
• Pioneer SPH-EVO107DAB
• Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB

Examples of compatible Double DIN/ L Shapes screen head units with a 50-999 fascia include:

• JVC KW-M595DBT
• Sony XAV-AX3250DB

Careful attention needs to be paid to the radio that is to be fitted and modifications may be required, either to the fascia kit or the vehicle.

We strongly recommend the installation is done by an experienced car audio technician only

See the image below that shows the available space behind the original radio

Composition Audio (2017 Onwards)

The composition Audio is the basic spec of radio installed in 2017 onwards VW Crafter's. These are standard on all Startline model variants and have no steering wheel audio controls.

There are 2 different generation types, depending on what year the vehicle was manufactured. Type 1 originates from 2017 onwards and Type 2 from around 2019 through to 2021.

Composition Media (2017 onwards)

The Composition Media is installed in Trendline model variants of the 2017 Onwards VW Crafter's. These are MIB2 units, with a screen in the centre display and the actual radio unit in the glovebox. As with all of the 2017 Onwards Crafter's there are space restrictions in behind the dash.

Another solution to installing an aftermarket head unit is to add a Smartphone integration interface to the original unit instead. This interface (27-878) enables the end user to control their Iphone/ Android smartphone device through the vehicles original display.