Finding the Best Phone Holder for Your VW UP/Skoda Citigo/SEAT Mii & Ibiza

This article explores various phone holders compatible with the VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, SEAT Mii, and SEAT Ibiza model cars. Universal phone holders are not covered under this article – E.g., those compatible with any car, such as suction cup mounts or vent mounts.

To determine which phone holder is best for you, first confirm if your vehicle’s dashboard includes the GPS unit connection point. This comes in two different styles – Pre-Facelift, and Post-Facelift. In 2016, these car models received updates (facelifts), integrating a USB port into the connection point and swapping the three-point connector for a four-point one. This change makes all pre-facelift accessories incompatible with the later post-facelift dashboard connection point, and vice-versa. This article categorises the phone holders available for pre-facelift models and post-facelift models of car.

Left: Pre-facelift attachment point. Right: Post-facelift attachment point

Pre-Facelift

MagSafe Adapter for Navigon/Garmin Mount

This adapter connects directly to the Garmin or Navigon GPS unit arm commonly provided by the manufacturer of pre-facelift models of car. This adapter is a Magafe compatible ring that holds your device of choice firmly in place.

SEAT Ibiza 2013
SEAT Ibiza 2013
Pros:
  • Seamlessly integrates with your car's interior.
  • Adjustable for ideal viewing angle as it connects to the Garmin/Navigon arm.
  • Ideal for iPhones compatible with MagSafe technology. Compatible with all devices using provided stickers.
Cons:
  • Requires a MagSafe sticker or a MagSafe-compatible phone case to attach the phone to the adapter.
  • The original Garmin/Navigon arm is costly, making this product best suited for existing Navigon/Garmin owners.
MagSafe Phone Holder

This phone holder connects directly into the dashboard of your pre-facelift VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, SEAT Mii, or SEAT Ibiza. Connecting in place of the Garmin/Navigon unit, it blends in seamlessly to the cars interior.

Phone Holder for pre-facelift SEAT Mii/Skoda Citigo/VW UP!
Phone Holder for pre-facelift SEAT Mii/Skoda Citigo/VW UP! With Phone
Pros:
  • Seamlessly integrates with your car's interior.
  • Adjustable for ideal viewing angle.
  • Ideal for iPhones compatible with MagSafe technology. Compatible with all devices using provided stickers.
  • More affordable than a first or secondhand Navigon/Garmin unit, and more versatile.
Cons:
  • Requires a MagSafe sticker or a MagSafe-compatible phone case to attach the phone to the adapter.

Post-Facelift

VW's Official Universal Phone Holder
Official Phone Holder for VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, and SEAT Mii (£45 - £80)

Manufactured by VW, this phone holder fits directly to the dash of your post-facelift VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, or SEAT Mii. Via the opening at the rear of the mount, access to the dashboard’s integrated USB  port allows you to charge your phone.
Three adjustable arms allow a firm grip around your device of choice, though this mount does not allow you to adjust the angle or orientation for ideal viewing.

Pros:
  • Strong grip of mobile device.
  • Universally compatible with nearly all mobile phone device.
Cons:
  • High cost to purchase first or secondhand.
  • No wireless charging capability.
  • No viewing angle adjustability, and landscape orientation only.
VW's Official South American Universal Phone Holder
Official South American Phone Holder for VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, and SEAT Mii (£57.99)

Manufactured by VW, specifically for the South American market, this phone holder fits directly to the dash of your post-facelift VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, or SEAT Mii. Via the opening at the rear of the mount, access to the dashboard’s integrated USB  port allows you to charge your phone.
Two adjustable arms allow a firm grip around your device of choice. Notably, this mount does allow for the adjustment of your device’s angle and orientation for ideal viewing.

Pros:
  • Universally compatible with nearly all mobile phone device. (Up to 90mm wide)
  • Can hold the phone in portrait and landscape orientations.
  • Adjustable for ideal viewing angle.
Cons:
  • High cost to purchase first or secondhand.
  • No wireless charging capability
MagSafe Adapter for VW's Official Universal Phone Holder

This adapter connects directly to VW’s Official Universal Phone holder commonly provided by the manufacturer of post-facelift models of car. This adapter uses a Magafe compatible ring that holds your device of choice firmly in place.

Adapter with MagSafe Charger
Adapter with MagSafe Charger
Pros:
  • Seamlessly integrates with your car's interior.
  • Adjustable for ideal viewing angle.​
  • Ideal for iPhones compatible with MagSafe technology. Compatible with all devices using provided stickers.
  • More affordable than a first or secondhand official VW phone holder mount.
  • Can be upgraded with a wireless MagSafe charger.
Cons:
  • Requires a MagSafe sticker or a MagSafe-compatible phone case to attach the phone to the adapter.
  • Official phone holder is costly, making this product best suited for existing official VW phone holder owners.
MagSafe Phone Holder

This phone holder connects directly into the dashboard of your post-facelift VW UP!, Skoda Citigo, SEAT Mii, or SEAT Ibiza. Connecting in place of the official VW phone holder, it blends in seamlessly to the cars interior.
This phone holder supports access to the USB port integrated into the dashboard, and can also be upgraded to include a wireless charger.

VW UP! 2013
VW UP! 2013
Phone Holder for post-facelift SEAT Mii/Skoda Citigo/VW UP! With Wireless Charger Upgrade.
Pros:
  • Seamlessly integrates with your car's interior.
  • Adjustable for ideal viewing angle.​
  • Ideal for iPhones compatible with MagSafe technology. Compatible with all devices using provided stickers.
  • More affordable than a first or secondhand official VW phone holder mount.
  • Can be upgraded to include a wireless MagSafe charger.
Cons:
  • Requires a MagSafe sticker or a MagSafe-compatible phone case to attach the phone to the adapter.

Conclusion

Thank you for taking the time to consider our advice on choosing the best phone holding solution for your car. We hope this short article has helped inform you on what options are available to you and what to look out for.
If you have any further questions, we would love to hear from you. You may reach us by email at contact@customdashmounts.com.

From everyone at Custom Dash Mounts,
Happy Driving!

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