Alpine Electronics

1990 – 7909 CD Tuner

1991 – 5700 DAT head unit

1993 – 7980 world's first in-dash 3-CD changer and tuner

1994 – World's first speaker utilising DDDrive Technology

1998 – World's smallest CD Auto Changer

2001 – World's first swivel in-dash monitor

2004 – World's first Dolby Digital EX aftermarket in-car product

2004 – Alpine introduced the BioLite display technology in their 2004 receiver lineup

2004 – World's first company to manufacture a component which can interact with an iPod

2005 – First full Class D MOST bus amplifier for the Volvo XC90

2007 – iDA-x001, the first head unit developed in partnership with Apple to utilise the iPod

2008 – Imprint sound processor Technology, which allows individual car audio system tuning

2008 – IVA-W205R Mobile Media Station, which can house a portable Blackbird Navigation device

2009 – Head units with integral bluetooth handsfree capability with an additional module

2011 – ICS-X8 world's first MirrorLink enabled Mobile Media Station

2017 – ILX-107 world's first in-dash receiver with wireless Apple CarPlay

Other innovations have included the Alpine F#1 Status systems and V12 AccuClass-D power amplifiers.

At the Alpine Museum in Japan there is a model "7307" radio/tape recorder (circa 1981) shot by an American (Roger Holdaway of SpeakerWorks in Orange Ca Archived 2018-08-10 at the Wayback Machine) using a.45-caliber pistol at a distance of 4 feet (approx. 1.22 meters). The owner, frustrated with the performance of the product, shot the unit and returned it to Alpine. This gesture brought home to Alpine the importance of product quality, and as a result, they spent US$25 million on a testing and evaluation centre in Iwaki-city, Japan.

iPod devices

Alpine was one of the first in the industry to introduce in-vehicle iPod devices to allow users to control iPod playback using the head unit's front panel buttons or remote; view song information (artist, album and/or song name) on the display; and easily search for songs through the receiver's Quick Search interface. Alpine introduced the first aftermarket Interface Adapter for iPod (KCA-420i) in 2004, letting users experience optimized sound quality and control of digital music files in the car. In 2008, Alpine introduced a full line of iPod integration Digital Media Receivers. In 2009, Alpine introduced the first double-din iPod digital media station, the iXA-W404.

Navigation devices

Alpine continues to develop in-vehicle navigation aftermarket and OEM devices. In 2004, Alpine introduced the NVE-N872A. The DVD-based NVE-N872A was Alpine's fourth generation satellite-linked navigation system, based on an Alpine in-vehicle navigation platform, which won J.D. Power awards four times in six years. In 2006, Alpine introduced their first portable navigation device, the PMD-B100. In 2008, Alpine introduced the PND-K3, an all-in-one portable navigation plus Bluetooth hands-free system. In 2009, Alpine introduced the PND-K3msn with information like traffic and weather updates.

Examples of vehicles equipped from the factory with Alpine equipment

Alfa Romeo 156 Tuner and amplifier module, CD changers (1997–2002)

Audi A8 (D4) (D4) display, DVD and CD changer

Jaguar screens, tuner, DVD, amplifiers

Land Rover tuner, DVD, rear screen entertainment

Aston Martin amplifier, speakers, rear screen entertainment

BMW All vehicle lines (CD and DVD changer)

BMW 5 series (E60) Displays

BMW 5 series (F10) business navigation and display

BMW Mini radio and navigation systems

Chrysler 200 sound system (2015–2017)

Chrysler 300 sound system (2011– )

Chrysler Town and Country sound system (2011– )

Chrysler Pacifica sound system (2017– )

Dodge Challenger sound system (2011– )

Dodge Charger sound system (2011– )

Dodge Dart (PF) sound system (2013–2016)

Dodge Journey sound system (2011– )

Dodge Grand Caravan sound system (2011–2017)

Dodge Ram (1500, 2500, 3500, and Chassis Cabs 3500, 4500, and 5500) sound system (2009– )

Dodge Viper sound system (2013–2017)

Fiat 500 sound system (2013– )

Fiat 500L sound system (2014– )

Honda Ridgeline DVD navigation system (2006–2014)

Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2) sound system (2011– )

Jeep Cherokee (KL) sound system (2014– )

Jeep Wrangler (JK) sound system (2013– )

Lincoln Navigator AM/FM/Cassette (2000-2002)

Lincoln Town Car tape deck (1998–2002)

Mercedes S-Class W221 tuner and amplifier module, disk changers

Mercedes E-Class W211 head units, disk changers

Mercedes C-Class W203 disk changers

Mercedes M/R/GL Class head units, navigation systems, disk changers

Toyota Prius Alpha head units and rear screen entertainment