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Adding Nav Radio

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Helevitia, Feb 3, 2013.

  1. Helevitia

    Helevitia New Member

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    Hey all, my first post :)

    Just picked up a 2013 Prius two. No options. I'm wondering if all of the wiring is their to add the Nav radio. If not, what is required? Thanks!
     
    #1 Helevitia, Feb 3, 2013
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    Congrats on the new car!
    It's your first post- you're new around here- so I'll save you some reading and a lot of $$..
    The general consensus regarding the "Gen III Display Audio with Nav" from Toyota is um... well I'll put this politely- leaves much to be desired. Many post that it just outright sucks. I've never read of anyone actually "upgrading?" to the factory Nav after doing their due-diligence research wise.
    I had a 2012 Prius Five, now I have the 2012 PIP- both use the "Gen III Display Audio with Nav" from Toyota- I was very disappointed with both. I pretty much only use the Toyota Nav for it's map display- I much prefer my Garmin GPS for actual Nav use. My Garmin is voice activated- and hardly ever misses a command unlike the Toyota system that misses many spoken commands and constantly tells me "the location for HOME has not been set" meanwhile- 30 seconds later it has no problem finding the preset HOME location.

    Other thing is- Toyota charges $165 for their annual map update- for $165 you can get an aftermarket GPS with lifetime map and traffic updates.
     
    #2 ny_rob, Feb 4, 2013
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    Thanks ny_rob :)

    Good to know. I'll research it further and see what makes sense. I can use my cellphone or tether my ipad or nexus 7 to my cellphone for Nav, so I have options. But good to know people aren't happy with the Toyota nav.
     
    #3 Helevitia, Feb 4, 2013
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    Well, not everyone is unhappy with the Toyota Nav- but many here are.
    Considering how much you'd have to spend (probably $500+ minimum) to add it to your Two- you can do much better with aftermarket Nav.
     
    #4 ny_rob, Feb 4, 2013
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