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Opel Mokka X, Vauxhall Mokka X and Buick Encore 2016-2019 Android Screen Upgrade With Wireless CarPlay (9980/2980)
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Opel Mokka X / Vauxhall Mokka X / Buick Encore - Android Screen Upgrade

Opel Mokka X, Vauxhall Mokka X and Buick Encore 2016-2019 Android Screen Upgrade With Wireless CarPlay (9980/2980)

The 2016-2019 Mokka X and Encore left the factory with a small display and a head unit that cannot be upgraded. Model 9980/2980 puts a 9-inch or 10.1-inch Android screen in a moulded gloss-black frame that follows the original dashboard lines. The climate panel and the trim stay; wireless CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and an online theme store arrive.

6 min read
Updated September 2026
Fitment 2016-2019
Model
9980 / 2980
Screen
9-inch / 10.1-inch
Type
Screen + Frame
Fitment
Mokka X, Encore 2016-2019
01

Fitment and model years

Model 9980/2980 is a screen plus frame kit for the 2016-2019 Opel Mokka X, the Vauxhall Mokka X and the Buick Encore. One part number covers both screen sizes because both sit in the same moulded frame. The frame is shaped to the Mokka X radio aperture and the screen arrives already mounted in it, so the finished unit sits flush against the vents instead of hanging in front of them.

ModelVehicleModel years
9980 / 2980Opel Mokka X, Vauxhall Mokka X2016-2019
9980 / 2980Buick Encore2016-2019
9978 / 2978Opel Mokka, first generation2012-2016

The fitment guide below compares three Mokka console layouts. The layout with a factory display and the layout with the blank radio panel are both marked compatible. The third, with round climate dials and no display recess, is marked incompatible: that console belongs to the 2012-2016 Mokka, which takes our separate 9978/2978 kit.

Fitment guide comparing three Mokka console layouts and marking which ones the 9980/2980 CarPlay screen for Opel Mokka X replaces
Two of the three Mokka console layouts are covered.
02

Before and after

Before the swap, the centre stack is built around a small display with a fixed menu. What you can see and what you can change were decided when the car was designed. After the swap, the same aperture holds a 9-inch or 10.1-inch Android touchscreen with an app dock, a full navigation view and split-screen layouts. The climate panel, the vents and the trim are untouched, which is why the result reads as a factory option rather than an add-on.

Opel Mokka X interior after fitting the 9-inch CarPlay screen for Opel Mokka X, with the factory climate panel kept below the display
The factory climate panel stays where it was.

The left edge of the screen carries capacitive keys for power, home, back, volume up, volume down and navigation, so the panel stays flush with no moving parts to rattle or wear.

03

How the 9980/2980 compares

There are three realistic routes for a 2016-2019 Mokka X: keep the factory unit, buy a head unit from a marketplace listing, or buy the screen and frame together from the factory.

What you are comparing Keep the factory unit A marketplace listing WITSON 9980/2980
Dashboard fitOriginal panel, no work neededGeneric bracket, dash kit often missingFrame moulded to the Mokka X aperture
ScreenFactory size and typeVaries by listing9-inch or 10.1-inch, IPS or 2K QLED
Phone integrationWhatever the factory build supportsOften wired onlyWireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
NavigationFactory map data, if fittedApp dependentAny Android map app, GPS and Beidou
Audio tuningFactory tone controlsVariesBuilt-in DSP on most builds
InterfaceFixed layoutFixed layoutBuilt-in UI layouts plus an online theme store
UpdatesDealer visitsRarely offeredUpdate check from the settings menu
Add-onsDealer accessoriesLimitedDVR, DAB+, OBD2 and TPMS options

The factory and marketplace columns describe each route in general terms; the WITSON column lists our published specification.

04

Key features

Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto

Every build in this range is listed as wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, so the phone stays in your pocket.

Two screen sizes, one frame

Take the 9-inch panel for the tighter console or the 10.1-inch panel for the wider one; both use the same frame.

Android, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi

The range runs Android 15 or Android 16 and offers Wi-Fi 6.0 or 4G LTE plus Wi-Fi, depending on the build.

Built-in DSP

All but the entry build carry a DSP, so the factory speakers can be tuned without an external processor.

RDS radio and Bluetooth 5.0

The radio module in the reference unit is a TDA7708 with RDS; Bluetooth is 5.0 BLE Host with an external microphone.

GPS, Beidou and AGPS

Three positioning sources, so the map is ready seconds after the unit wakes.

The part number is a range rather than one board. We build the same Mokka X frame on six platform families, from a 2GB plus 32GB entry board up to 6GB plus 128GB with an octa-core processor and an optical or coaxial amplifier output.

Published configuration matrix for the big screen Android car multimedia platform used by the 9980/2980 Opel Mokka X screen
Platform matrix: Android version, processor, memory and screen type.
05

Display themes and interface modes

The software ships with several complete interface layouts rather than one skin with a colour switcher. A cockpit layout offers a speed read-out, a vehicle graphic and a vertical dock. A conventional layout offers a horizontal dock and widget cards. Tapping the theme icon opens the online store, where designs are published by name - Dream, Batman, Maldives, Secret, Glasstexture and Chess are loaded on the reference unit - and sorted by recommended or newest.

The settings tree also exposes network, navigation, reversing camera, sleep and general options on one page, so the daily setup work is done without an engineering menu.

06

Optional add-ons and vehicle-dependent functions

The Mokka X was sold with several radio and amplifier configurations, so the parts behind the dashboard are confirmed per vehicle.

  • AHD reversing camera - 1280x720 night vision with a 170-degree lens, or 1080p AHD with parking lines.
  • 360-degree surround view - four cameras, front, rear and both sides, shown on the Android screen.
  • Front DVR camera - dash recording with ADAS alerts, shown full screen or picture in picture.
  • DAB+ antenna - a USB DAB+ receiver for markets where digital radio has replaced FM.
  • OBD2 and TPMS - a Bluetooth diagnostic reader and a four-sensor tyre pressure display.
  • Voice control - an option with English, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Thai and Indonesian commands.
07

Support and ordering

Every order is checked against the vehicle before it is packed, and the team that confirms the fitment also answers the installation questions afterwards. Send us the model and the vehicle details and we will reply with a wiring reference or a bracket diagram.

Product information

Full product information and availability for the 9980/2980 are on the WITSON product page: 9-inch and 10.1-inch Screen for Opel Mokka X, Vauxhall Mokka X and Buick Encore 2016-2019 Car Multimedia Stereo GPS CarPlay Player.

Zhuhai WITSON Industrial Co., Ltd. - Tel: +86-756-8120312, 8120211, 8120212.

Send us your model year and VIN and we will confirm the frame, the loom and the build for your Mokka X before it ships.

Check the 9980/2980 screen for Opel Mokka X
Confirm your model year and vehicle configuration with WITSON before ordering.
08

Frequently asked questions

Will it fit my 2016-2019 Mokka X with the factory screen?

If your console matches either compatible layout in the fitment guide, yes. The frame replaces the factory radio surround and the climate panel below stays in place.

I have a 2012-2016 Mokka. Will it fit?

No. The first-generation Mokka uses the round-dial console and takes our separate 9978/2978 kit. Send us a photo of your console and we will point you at the right one.

Do I lose the climate controls or the trim?

No. The climate panel, the vents and the trim are retained; only the original radio and display come out.

Is the CarPlay connection wired or wireless?

Wireless. Every build in this range is listed as wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, so a cable is only needed for charging.

Can I keep my factory camera or add one?

We supply AHD cameras as an option, and the reversing input also accepts an existing camera where the signal matches. Confirm the camera you have when you order.

Can I have the 2K screen instead?

Yes. A 2K QLED panel at 2000x1200 is available for this screen family alongside the standard IPS panel at 1280x720.

How do I update the software and the themes?

Run the update check from the settings menu, or open the theme store and download the design you want. New designs are published online and installed on the unit.

Why not buy the cheapest screen on a marketplace?

Because the frame decides whether the job looks finished. A universal bracket leaves gaps around the vents and often needs trimming; this frame is moulded to the Mokka X aperture.

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