What Vehicle Has the Best Nav?

Bimmerforlife · 11-13-2006, 12:02 PM

I'd like to hear especially from folks that have really tested each Nav out there from the Prem line vehicles, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Infiniti..etc...most current model.

Who has the most intuitive, easy to use Nav and just makes sense to operate and also incorporated into the vehicle design cabin the best?

Just want your honest opinions on the Nav, not which car drives the best.

BMW F22 · 11-13-2006, 12:13 PM

I've heard Acura's is very very advance.

ABR · 11-13-2006, 12:23 PM

Both Acura and Lexus have rave reviews for voice capabilities.

aapriadi · 11-13-2006, 12:58 PM

honda/acura by far have the best nav, followed by lexus and infiniti...the jap car companies have amazing nav system imo..why did i even bother to get nav with my 3 sigh, its a pure waste of money..should have gotten the sport pack

Josh49 · 11-13-2006, 01:03 PM

I was extremely extremely impressed with Infiniti's Navigation system, playing with it at the NY Auto Show as well as driving in a co-worker's QX56..

GregL · 11-13-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

I was extremely extremely impressed with Infiniti's Navigation system, playing with it at the NY Auto Show as well as driving in a co-worker's QX56..

Yup, the birdseye with graphical representations of landmarks is great too. I also like Acura's navigation systems, have not had the opportunity to fidget with a Lexus as of yet.

Josh49 · 11-13-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GregL

Yup, the birdseye with graphical representations of landmarks is great too.

+100. Birdseye View by Infiniti is incredible..

BeeEmDubU · 11-13-2006, 01:49 PM

Acura

nightkhan · 11-13-2006, 02:09 PM

i was playing with the NAV in my friend's acura TL, and I have to say it was one of the best I've seen. Touch screen, voice command, points of interest, among others made it really user friendly and practical.

MrSilver · 11-13-2006, 02:14 PM

Checkhov is the best in the business:

KL2DC · 11-13-2006, 02:18 PM

Agreed...Acura's very advanced and easy to use.

Viral · 11-13-2006, 03:45 PM

Acura..............by far.

younghov85 · 11-13-2006, 03:48 PM

If anyone has used GMs it is very nice, simplistic, but I have to agree, Honda has by far the best Navi and then Nissan.

Shaveli · 11-13-2006, 05:45 PM

i've tried the navigation systems in bmws, mercedes, lexus, infinitis, and acuras. Acura's navigation is BYYYYYY FAAAAARRRRRR greater than all the otheres, the only one that comes close is the lexus one.

Greeney · 11-13-2006, 06:01 PM

I hated the one in my Infiniti :-\

bruinbear · 11-13-2006, 06:31 PM

Lexus/Toyota NAV is good except for the fact that you cannot use it while driving.

aapriadi · 11-13-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bruinbear

Lexus/Toyota NAV is good except for the fact that you cannot use it while driving.

doesnt that apply for infiniti as well? my buddy had to stop first before entering another destination..or maybe he's just paranoid

but yeah bmw needs to improve the i-drive..make it touch screen etc or just copy acura's nav

Kit523 · 11-13-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aapriadi

doesnt that apply for infiniti as well? my buddy had to stop first before entering another destination..or maybe he's just paranoid

but yeah bmw needs to improve the i-drive..make it touch screen etc or just copy acura's nav

+1!!!

bruinbear · 11-13-2006, 08:03 PM

The problem with a touchscreen interface is that the screen has to be close to the driver which essentially means that it is lower and the driver has to take his/her eyes completely off the road to access the screen. I believe Acura has gone with a joystick interface similar to the i-drive on the RL and moved the screen higher.

Personally I would rather be able to use the NAV while driving and have a joystick rather than a touchscreen and not be able to use it while driving.

Caster · 11-13-2006, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aapriadi

doesnt that apply for infiniti as well? my buddy had to stop first before entering another destination..or maybe he's just paranoid

but yeah bmw needs to improve the i-drive..make it touch screen etc or just copy acura's nav

+2

I have to agree with everyone else, Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura have great navigation systems!

rossmelvin · 11-13-2006, 08:42 PM

i think acura's is by far the best but volvo has the best placement of their sat nav.

BK · 11-13-2006, 08:43 PM

Acura/Honda. And BTW the TL nav is the same nav in our Honda Odyssey. I prefer the BMW graphics (how roads look, the colors, etc) to the Honda graphics, but for interface and ease of use, it is better than BMW by a mile. Or a hundred miles. It's way, way easier to use IMO.

Neither has as good an interface as a Garmin aftermarket unit, though.

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nightkhan Private Woodman 163 Rep 467 Posts Drives: 328i, JB, Space Rocket Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	i was playing with the NAV in my friend's acura TL, and I have to say it was one of the best I've seen. Touch screen, voice command, points of interest, among others made it really user friendly and practical. __________________ Former King of Stock... E90 325i, Jet Black: Done with Current: E92 328i, Sports Package, 335i wheels, Power Seats, BMW Assist/Bluetooth, IPod/USB, heated seats, //M Short Shifter Future Mods: 19" CSL's, KW V2, 15mm spacer, tints
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Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	Acura..............by far.
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younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	If anyone has used GMs it is very nice, simplistic, but I have to agree, Honda has by far the best Navi and then Nissan.
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Shaveli Enlisted Member 6 Rep 40 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	i've tried the navigation systems in bmws, mercedes, lexus, infinitis, and acuras. Acura's navigation is BYYYYYY FAAAAARRRRRR greater than all the otheres, the only one that comes close is the lexus one.
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bruinbear New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Lexus/Toyota NAV is good except for the fact that you cannot use it while driving. __________________ 2006 E90 325i - Jet Black - Black Leather - Automatic - Sport - Premium - Nav w/iDrive - Xenons
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bruinbear New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: Jet Black 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	The problem with a touchscreen interface is that the screen has to be close to the driver which essentially means that it is lower and the driver has to take his/her eyes completely off the road to access the screen. I believe Acura has gone with a joystick interface similar to the i-drive on the RL and moved the screen higher. Personally I would rather be able to use the NAV while driving and have a joystick rather than a touchscreen and not be able to use it while driving. __________________ 2006 E90 325i - Jet Black - Black Leather - Automatic - Sport - Premium - Nav w/iDrive - Xenons
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