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Old 03-14-14, 09:51 AM
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Humm, didn't know they were using garmin....old news but new for me....

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/01/garmin-new-in-dash-features-chrysler/

You won't be able to leap tall structures in one of Chrysler's new cars with Garmin in-dash GPS hardware, but at least you'll be able to see them. 3D buildings and terrain are among the fresh features in the navigators, along with a new UI, trip planner, improved junction view (by a factor of 25), and enhanced routing. The nav company is one of the cogs in Chrysler's Uconnect service, which will roll out in four models next year: the Dodge Journey, Charger and Dart along with Chrysler's 300. Other players in the service are SiriusXM, which provides weather info and entertainment; and Sprint, which shoulders the in-car data workload through its cellular service. Lest you think that all this infotainment will distract you right into the ditch, worry not -- most of the controls are voice activated. If you want a beaming dealer to getcha into one of the new models, the PR is after the break.
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Pretty smart IMO...
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Yup, my wife's CX-5 uses TomTom for the nav and while it isn't the most functional unit, the map updates are cheap at $30 per update
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We have a few new model Chrysler/Dodges in our pre-owned department with these new systems. They work well, and fairly intuitive
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Originally Posted by bagwell
Humm, didn't know they were using garmin....old news but new for me....

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/01/g...ures-chrysler/

You won't be able to leap tall structures in one of Chrysler's new cars with Garmin in-dash GPS hardware, but at least you'll be able to see them. 3D buildings and terrain are among the fresh features in the navigators, along with a new UI, trip planner, improved junction view (by a factor of 25), and enhanced routing. The nav company is one of the cogs in Chrysler's Uconnect service, which will roll out in four models next year: the Dodge Journey, Charger and Dart along with Chrysler's 300. Other players in the service are SiriusXM, which provides weather info and entertainment; and Sprint, which shoulders the in-car data workload through its cellular service. Lest you think that all this infotainment will distract you right into the ditch, worry not -- most of the controls are voice activated. If you want a beaming dealer to getcha into one of the new models, the PR is after the break.

SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2012 AT 7:00AM ET
18 months old news :-)
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I guess Maserati are using Garmin maps then..........since the NAV and infotainment system for the Quattroporte and Ghlibi............are exactly the same as a Chrysler 300

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FIAT Group cars (before they bought the Chrysler Group) had ABSOLUTELY RUBBISH INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS............that were designed by a 5 year old
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Originally Posted by Blackraven
I guess Maserati are using Garmin maps then..........since the NAV and infotainment system for the Quattroporte and Ghlibi............are exactly the same as a Chrysler 300

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And I'm not saying that it's a bad thing.

FIAT Group cars (before they bought the Chrysler Group) had ABSOLUTELY RUBBISH INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS............that were designed by a 5 year old
Including Ferrari. The 2010 California I sampled a few years ago was archaic - granted Ferrari's are not known for their infotainment systems
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