Aug 1, 2012

Alpine's 8-Inch INE-Z928HD AVN System Now Available

Alpine is setting a new course in the aftermarket with the arrival of the INE-Z928HD Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) system with 8-inch WVGA screen. Perfect Factory Integration Technology (F.I.T.) kits complement the INE-Z928HD’s 8-inch screen, for a seamless factory look in the dash.

“We know that new cars are coming with larger screens, which are popular not just for the size, but also because they offer great performance for features like navigation and rear-view cameras,” said Steve Crawford, vice president and general manager, aftermarket business unit, Alpine “Our INE-Z928HD and Perfect F.I.T. dash kit program is an industry game changer, since it’s the first aftermarket 8-inch platform with integrated installation solutions. We are filling the need for a large-screen format for aftermarket consumers, which then creates sales opportunities for our 12 volt retail specialists.”

Alpine INE-Z928HD

Key Entertainment And Information Features Of The Ine-Z928HD

The INE-Z928HD is loaded with entertainment and information features, including:

Audio sources — HD Radio™, through the built-in HD Radio tuner; Pandora® internet radio, with control from Android™, BlackBerry™ and iPhone® smartphones; SiriusXM satellite radio, using the SXV200 Vehicle Connect Tuner (separate tuner and XM subscription required); iPod® and iPhone music.
Navigation — Free lifetime traffic service; 3D view which depicts major landmarks, buildings, and terrain details in main metropolitan areas in 3D; and Smart Zoom, which zooms-in as the next driving maneuver is approached, automatically displaying a close-up view of the maneuver location.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology — BT Plus advanced Bluetooth® wireless technology which includes secure simple pairing (SSP), icons for phone battery and cellular signal level; and a digital sound processor (DSP) for a better audio streaming experience.
“My Favorites” Screen — The “My Favorites” screen lets users add, delete, and re-arrange up to eight shortcut keys for their most-used audio, phone and navigation commands. The settings are kept as a profile linked to the user’s smartphone, so the user can access the shortcuts on the INE-Z928HD.
iPersonalize Sound Settings — The built-in iPersonalize feature allows the vehicle’s sound field settings to be easily adjusted and comes pre-loaded with data about speaker sizes, locations and upholstery type for the vehicles in the Perfect F.I.T. dash kit program. Alternatively, users can choose their vehicle type from the built-in database, and the INE-Z928HD will calculate and apply the optimal sound field settings to that vehicle.
Camera Inputs – The INE-Z928HD has direct camera inputs to accommodate various Alpine rear and front view camera systems (sold separately).

Perfect F.I.T. Dash Kits

Perfect F.I.T. dash kits provide a factory-finish look for the installation of the INE-Z928HD. Ten kits are initially available which fit a total of 20 specific vehicle models, and kits for additional vehicles will be available in 2013 (all kits are sold separately). Each kit matches the shape, color and texture of the vehicle’s dash and comes with the accessories needed for the plug-and-play installation of the INE-Z928HD. The universal trim bezel (KTX-UTB8) can be used with vehicles that do not have a compatible Perfect F.I.T. kit.

“The Perfect F.I.T. dash kit program is based on Alpine of Japan’s highly successful Perfect F.I.T. business model, but has been adjusted to meet North American business needs,” said Steve Brown, product marketing manager and Perfect F.I.T. program lead, Alpine “We’ve implemented a Just-In-Time shipping model for the kits, to ensure that our specialist retailers receive them quickly in order to provide a quality installation experience for their customers.”

Availability

The INE-Z928HD is available now for $1,499.95 MAP at authorized Alpine retailers. The following Perfect F.I.T. 8-inch dash kits are available now for the vehicle models listed below.

KTX-GM8-O, SRI: $399.95

Chevrolet Avalanche, 2007-2012
Chevrolet Silverado (excludes fleet trucks or models with the factory radio in the upper dash), 2007-2012
Chevrolet Suburban, 2007-2012
Chevrolet Tahoe, 2007-2012
GMC Sierra (excludes fleet trucks or models with the factory radio in the upper dash), 2007-2012
GMC Yukon, 2007-2012
GMC Yukon XL, 2007-2012

KTX-FPU8, SRI: $299.95

Ford F-150 (without navigation), 2009-Up

Ten kits are initially available which fit a total of 20 specific vehicle models, and kits for additional vehicles will be available in 2013 (all kits are sold separately).

KTX-ECP8, SRI: $299.95