VIOFO - A329 2CH

Nice CX-5 ..enjoy! Looks like the top Signature trim too with nappa leather - very nice! But that's no 2026 that being released practically everywhere else so why I wanted to clarify. Which is a good thing as you'll have plenty of readily accessible accessories to choose for it. I'd start with the rubber/all-weather floor mats from Mazda, and the cargo retractable cover to keep your cargo area private. If you don't like the rubber mats, check out [TuxMats](https://www.tuxmat.com/products/8360-mazda-cx-5-custom-mat?variant=43282579783740&year=2025) from Canada. For dash camera, anything [VIOFO](https://www.viofo.com/collections/2-channel-front-rear) makes great dash cameras. See r/Dashcam for their advice and discussion as well. A great one is the A329 and A229 Ultra or Pro if that fits your budget - I prefer the 2-cameras kit for the rear view too as too many times accidents are occuring from the rear to capture. If you're handy and DIY, you can apply a ceramic coating as well to make washing quicker, or go with a [spray on ceramic coating](https://www.amazon.ae/Turtle-Wax-53409-SOLUTIONS-CERAMIC/dp/B07XYPS3PS/) which lasts about 9 months for me. You can install a [car starter](https://www.amazon.ae/Start-X-Starter-2014-18-2014-21-Vehicles/dp/B08XYF618C/) where using the mazda keyfob (pressing Lock 3x) you can start the engine without paying for Mazda's Connect monthly fees.

I installed the Viofo A329 dual front/rear in my 2024 XSE PP. Used the Dongar Pro adapter to tap into the rearview mirror console power so no need to run down to fuse box plus it gives me access to reserve power to run parking mode. The cable for the rear cam was carefully fished along the outer border of the headliner and tucked out of the way of the side curtain airbags. The hardest part was getting it through the B-pillar and then through the hatch grommet b/c I didn't want to drop the headliner.

Now that the A329 is out, I'd recommend it over the A229 Plus or Pro. It's more expensive, but is an overall better camera. For me the killer feature is it can record to an external SSD. No more fumbling with those tiny cards; no more microSD file corruption.

If you believe the Wirecutter, go for a Viofo or a Miofive (budget pick; I tried one; it was junk). https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dash-cam/ This recommendation was published before the A329 came out, or I believe they would recommend it. I’ve had both the A229 Pro and the A329; I find the latter to be a better dashcam, mostly for its SSD support.

These days the A329 2ch is a better choice than the A229 Pro, mostly for its external SSD support.

Dashcams tend to be sensitive to the type of micro SD card you put in them. Viofo recommends only a couple of different types of card for their dashcams. So there's many reasons why that reviewer's dashcam didn't capture his daughter's curb hit. I have used the Viofo A229 as well as the newer A329; both are excellent cameras. Good build quality, nice features, and highly configurable. I've had mine installed throughout two brutal Houston summers (my G70 lives outdoors) and it has survived without problem. I prefer the A329 because it can record to an SSD, which I prefer for several reasons. Good camera -- I recommend it.

Get something like the Viofo A329, which has a mount that sticks to your windshield then the cam snaps to the mount. Good camera too.

VIOFO A329. It has the same great quality as all VIOFO’s high end dashcams, but what I especially like about the 329 series is that it can record to an external SSD. No more fooling around with tiny and unreliable microSD cards.

Viofo A229 Pro 2 Channel. It's €280. Check out my posts for some video from it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Roadcam/s/qi1dEUeSRh You can order from Viofo.nl and they deliver quickly enough. You'll also want another high quality Sandisk **Max** Endurance SD card. https://www.viofo.nl/en/products/viofo-a229-pro-2ch If you wanted to spend a bit more, the A329 Pro 2Ch will get you better night parking mode, ability to record to an SSD, and 4K 60FPS (for which you'll probably want that SSD anyway). I've posted this before, but I think the Nextbase Mounts are rubbish. If you're getting someone to install it, or doing it yourself, make sure that they don't run the cables past the side curtain airbags. https://www.reddit.com/r/irelandsshitedrivers/s/3PdVAtmCcU

I've personally bought the [VIOFO A329SW 2CH](https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a329sw-2ch-4k-60fps-2k-waterproof-rear-camera-with-sony-starvis-2-sensor?variant=41717296398399). with a 512gb sd card. So far, happy about it. The rear cam is above the licence plate, right of the EU speck rear camera.

Probably the best VIOFO dual cam on the market is the [VIOFO A329](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A329-4K-60FPS-Control/dp/B0DKDXY5HP) with two 4K cameras at 60 fps. Depending on what it costs to install this may exceed $500. I installed mine myself so.. Anyway, I'd recommend any VIOFO that has two cameras and parking mode (hard wire kits are sold separately). I wouldn't go any lower than 2K resolution per camera. Higher the better. This budget option might be more along what your looking for at 4K front and 2K rear with a lower 30fps the [VIOFO A229 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/VIOFO-A229-Pro-STARVIS-Channel/dp/B0CKYFSKNN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N22FYBMA0G4W&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.esSZc28_XGFcRrYFLJbMiAZbhCiZ4Ry71EKiYRW9uAlBPfmccoC5fwo-4nc2FhpJe08Nn3ABwtsL6Gc3-TZ9HRGst52G6ZXmxNjzp2QLjUW3r23debpgVpSQNLJs4u_uUlkhIPjYMlzHmX1no2Qk_ehkeV14coCg7X5IH10S2ELoR_gTExaChisjPVoRrcDrHzAoFrG8FkHogKRRmPQvd5C7LypOsePLHluG6f0afo8.aM8Q8JHDrHGmf-DUMOX4cMfp6Dgdh0M3XU8W3jXVFTw&dib_tag=se&keywords=a229%2Bpro&qid=1742662764&sprefix=a229%2Caps%2C838&sr=8-1&th=1)

Check out the VIFO A329

Here is a link to it. I got the 2 channel version and even though I frequently do all kinds of work on my vintage cars, I elected to take my new R4P to a body shop I've used (who are accustomed to removing and replacing interior panels) to install the wiring kit I bought along with it for the power and rear camera wiring. This is one of those things that I just wanted to work without a bunch of fiddling so I also ordered their high endurance memory even though it costs a bit more because some people that have had their cameras for a while reported problems with more generic memory cards. As others have said, you have to have both switched power and continuous power applied to it via two fuse taps or, as is the case in one installation video I found, by splicing into the OBD2 port wiring, to use the parked monitoring capability which is configurable. Since the camera has no internal battery, there really is no way around this requirement. [https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a329-2ch-first-4k-60fps-front-and-2k-rear-wi-fi-6-dash-cam-hdr-with-sony-starvis-2-sensors-support-ssd-storage](https://www.viofo.com/products/viofo-a329-2ch-first-4k-60fps-front-and-2k-rear-wi-fi-6-dash-cam-hdr-with-sony-starvis-2-sensors-support-ssd-storage)

If you want a single, reliable front+rear cam that balances price, image quality and night performance, I’d go with the [VIOFO A329S](https://amzn.to/3IKpkJS) (dual-channel). It has Sony STARVIS sensors, great low-light footage, and solid community rep for reliability. If you want more coverage (front + interior + rear) look at the [Vantrue N4](https://amzn.to/4mTCxOD) series.

A229 ultra, 4k front and rear. A329 is pricier and gives you 60 frames per second but you don’t get 4k on the rear. I have tried both and personally prefer the higher resolution for the rear as it makes number plates easier to read

For the price, there’s much better out there. You can buy a VIOFO A329 for around the same price and that is a 4K camera with a Sony Starvis 2 sensor (the Toyota dash cam is only 1080p). Since the Sienna has a 12V plug pre-wired and hole already cut out in the headliner, running power to an aftermarket dash cam couldn’t be easier.

I’m happy with VIOFO cams but anything with a Starvis 2 sensor . Also all dash cams are generally easy to install because of an existing cable and pass through in the headliner.