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NAV 9.1 Improvements

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mlibanio, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. mlibanio

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    NAV 9.1 Improvements Files

    Hello everyone, I figured all of you would find this most useful. As assumed, no functional upgrades, but only addresses. I thought this was amazing information that Lexus is finally making available for its customers. I have made Gen 2, 3, 4, 5 available for you all. Sorry 2010 Prius fans, there are no improvements for you, and 9.1 is a waste of money. It should help you all make a decision on whether or not its worthwhile to update or not, especially us poor Classic owners!
     

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    I am impressed by the number of roads added in Ontario alone. Although I also understand there is a Voice recognition improvement for Gen 3, 4 and 5 navigaiton units. I can't wait to see this. The Japanese microphone kit I bought is so much better than the standard microphone kit that Toyota gives on other models. It has a built in noise cancellation feature, and can even hear over the radio.
     
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    OH MY GOD, I pray its true! I have just read on a lexus forum that the Navigation Override is back on Gen 5 units with 9.1! Of course its just a single poster who has a Lexus RX400h but then again, it could be a false claim. He also says its not using a Hybrid disk. When there are more verified claims, then I will post the link. Until then, I just thought I would post it. My disk will be arriving in a couple of weeks so I will post experiences for Gen 4 owners!
     
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    Re: NAV 9.1 Improvements Files

    how much is the disk and where do you get it from?
     
    #4 mstrkoffee, Sep 22, 2009
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    Would the lexus version work? Here it is for $199 and then someone said use promo code NAV09 to save $25 bucks...

    Sewell Lexus Parts
     
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    Yep, Lexus, Scion and Toyota are precisely the same disc. The 2009 will take Generation 5, while your 2010 will take Generation 6. The Gen 6 is updated via the USB port.
     
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    So will this disk upgrade any functionality on the Prius (I have '07, whatever version came with that)?
     
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    Just accuracy upgrades on the GPS, however no other functional upgrades at all. All told there are over 250,000 miles of additional roads, and almost 290,000 additonal POI's.
     
    #8 mlibanio, Sep 23, 2009
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    The 2010 does not have the hard drive database so does not update by a USB port, it needs a DVD disk of data.

    Wayne
     
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    Anyone have experience with it yet on a Gen5 prius? I'm thinking of buying it, trying to find a good deal
     
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    What's a "Gen5" Prius? I thought we were only up to a Gen III.
     
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    Probably means a GenIII, Prius V... :)confused:)
     
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    No, s/he's referring to the generation of the navigation system.

    On the 2004-2006 (without backup camera) it was a 4th generation system. On the 2006 (with backup camera)-2009, it was the 5th generation system. The 2010 has the 6th generation system.

    Also, some 2010 models do have the HDD-based navigation system -- just none currently in the US. Don't forget there's the rest of the world out there, too :D.
     
    #13 Manksgloob, Sep 23, 2009
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    While great news, last time I checked with Toyota on upgrading my wife's Avalon Nav they wanted $400. Heck for that amount I can buy a whole GPS system. Are they doing the upgrade for free now?

    Kirk
     
    #14 tsunami, Sep 24, 2009
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