LinksWell will offer in the first quarter 2026, a new line of 11.5-inch vehicle specific radios for budget minded customers.
The new IQ2 Series will ship as complete radio kits for under $800. The Android-based radios will work with about 17 to 18 different truck models. Initial launch models will include the following applications: 2011 – 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 2018 – 2022 Jeep Wrangler, 2020 – 2023 Jeep Gladiator, 2014 – 2018 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra, and 2019 – 2022 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra. Additionally, two kits will be offered for the 2009 – 2012 Ford F-150 plus a kit for the 2013 – 2018 RAM pickup, and others.
The new IQ2 radios are similar to LinksWell’s other Android based radios except the IQ2 screen is set horizontally instead of LinksWell’s typical vertical set T-Style Radios, and the IQ2 radios retain the factory climate controls rather than replace them.
MSRP on the initial units will range from $599.95 – $799.95.
IQ2 Infotainment System key features:
11.5” HD+ Display, with physical knob & button control.
Powered by a 8-core Qualcomm Processor running on Android 13
Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
Digital (Optical and Coax) and Front, Rear, Center, Sub Pre-Amp Outputs
A powerful 48-Band EQ with Surround processing.
LTE (4G SIM Card Slot) and WiFi Data Support
Multi-Camera Inputs
CAN support for vehicle integration
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