Mazda Demio Stereo Upgrade: CarPlay, Bluetooth and English

Most Mazda Demios on NZ roads are Japanese imports, the same car sold new here as the Mazda2, and they usually arrive with a Japanese radio. The dash takes a double DIN unit with a Mazda fascia kit, so a CarPlay and Android Auto head unit is a simple swap, with a steering harness to keep the wheel buttons working.

Does the Mazda Demio have Bluetooth?

Some units do, with Japanese menus that make pairing hard, and many have none. A new head unit gives you Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto in English. If you only want music, see cheaper ways to add Bluetooth.

What fits

A double DIN head unit with a Mazda fascia kit. Our Mazda Demio page has the details. Later Mazda models with a built-in screen, such as some Axelas, are different and use an interface instead.

Changing the radio language

Most Japanese units cannot be fully switched to English. See changing a Japanese car radio to English, and the radio code guide if it asks for a code after a battery change.

Getting it done

We fit Demio head units at your home or work: see Japanese car stereo conversion.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Mazda Demio the same as a Mazda2?

Yes. Demio is the Japanese name for the car sold new in NZ as the Mazda2.

Is the Demio stereo easy to replace?

Yes. It is a double DIN opening with a Mazda fascia kit, one of the simpler swaps.

Will the steering wheel buttons still work?

Yes, with a steering control harness or interface.