Navigation and GPS System

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What kind of Navigational system is on the Genesis. Does it compare to some of the Garmin and other GPS systems out there. Can you do any updates on the system.

[Barbosa]

Not sure how it will compare but I did manage to find some screenshots of the GPS it uses.

[msitter]

It is hard to say which is the best. I have a budget Magellan, a high end Garmin and the Tech package Genesis. The main thing the aftermarket GPS units have is little features embedded in the processor like trip computers and display options not ordinarily in factory units. I like the Garmin I have on my motorcycle because the trip computer function gives me actual speed and electrical system output (motorcycles have notoriously inaccurate speedos and weak charging systems). There have been a lot of complaints about the LG unit in the Genesis but after having a GM factory unit in my last car(horrible screen and inability to find places), the Genesis unit is stellar and the best thing is it is built in. The user interface and on screen graphics are pretty good on this factory unit. I seems to me that the Hyundai unit is close to as good as the Nissan Infiniti unit that everyone seems to rave about which is made by Pioneer I think. The updates for the factory units are all about $200 which when done yearly is like buying a new aftermarket GPS every year. Garmin, Magellan and Tom Tom offer update programs that are far less expensive.

[Barbosa]

My garmin has not steered me wrong yet... I will probably just keep using it.

[Roska]

I am sure the factory GPS updates will be available for the Genesis cheaper online. You can always find them on forums especially.

[car_crazy]

would the update from hyundai come with some sort of security features? i know on my pioneer headunit. whenever i get an update for it the system would do something to the update that would render it useless to any other unit. for $200 a pop thats really pricey....

[msitter]

If the update comes in the form that is only able to be done at the dealer then it will be hard to find it on Ebay or the other internet venues. The GM updates come in the form of a DVD that you can purchase for $200.00 directly from GM. If you check the internet GM blogs you can find copies of the disc done with the various DVD cloning software for substantially less. I was able to update the GPS in my old Denali for $25.00 but the system was DVD based not hard drive based. Truth be, the GM update was not worth the money I paid, even the $25.00. Since the Genesis system is hard drive based at least in the Tech package, it may be considerably more involved to upgrade.

[Barbosa]

Originally Posted by msitter

If the update comes in the form that is only able to be done at the dealer then it will be hard to find it on Ebay or the other internet venues. The GM updates come in the form of a DVD that you can purchase for $200.00 directly from GM. If you check the internet GM blogs you can find copies of the disc done with the various DVD cloning software for substantially less. I was able to update the GPS in my old Denali for $25.00 but the system was DVD based not hard drive based. Truth be, the GM update was not worth the money I paid, even the $25.00. Since the Genesis system is hard drive based at least in the Tech package, it may be considerably more involved to upgrade.

This is good information, not that I like to advocate piracy but sometimes two lefts can make a right.

[David Blaine]

So it uses a hard drive to store the data? That is fantastic although it does eliminate the cheap update factor. Either way I am sure most of us who can afford this car will be able to afford updates for the GPS. I would hope so anyways!

[Barbosa]

I guess update as you really need it. I have not updated the garmin yet since i bought it 2 years ago.

[Roska]

Originally Posted by Barbosa

I guess update as you really need it. I have not updated the garmin yet since i bought it 2 years ago.

It's probably time to do so. A lot changes especially in cities over 2 years...