Tesla Style Portrait Screen Head Units

Tesla Style Portrait Screen Head Units – what you need to know

This category is not about Tesla cars but about a screen format. What characterises Tesla Style Android head units is the 9.7-inch portrait-orientation touchscreen, which takes up most of the centre console and gives a traditional petrol or diesel car the tablet-like look familiar from Teslas. Let us clear this up straight away: we do not offer head units for Tesla cars themselves, because there the central screen is an integral part of the car's system and cannot be replaced with an aftermarket unit. The Tesla Style units in our range are made for specific, conventional models: the Ford Focus 3, the Ford Fiesta MK7, the Opel Astra J and the Chevrolet Cruze. Each comes with a model-specific frame and a plug-in wiring loom, so the dashboard does not have to be cut or modified. The specification includes an eight-core processor, an HD touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, GPS navigation, Bluetooth hands-free calling, a reversing camera input and a multi-language menu; the factory steering wheel controls are retained after the learning procedure. The practical advantage of the portrait screen is that the surface can be split: the map can run on top and the music player or the phone below, so you do not have to switch windows while navigating. In return the screen covers more of the centre console than a conventional landscape head unit, so it varies by model whether the factory climate panel stays below the screen or its controls move onto the display. If that matters to you, ask before buying and we will tell you how it works out on your car. If you are looking for a conventional landscape screen rather than a portrait one, you will find it in the category for your own brand. Every head unit we sell carries a 2-year warranty, and items in stock are posted within one working day.