Satnav Information on Civic EX model SATNAV?

andyquid · 11th January 2008, 08:52

Currently waiting for my tangerine orange civic EX model to arrive in glasgow. cant wait.

just wondered if anyone has any experience with the new SATNAV in this model? was a bit wary of getting it as thought it wouldnt be that great.

Cheers!

Bog · 11th January 2008, 09:38

Not sure what you mean by 'new' sat nav as it's the same system in all the 5dr and 3dr Civics, unless you mean the latest disk.

IMO I think the Sat Nav is very good, I have a Tom Tom alot which I used alot prior to getting the Civic. At first it to a while to get used to the Honda system and I missed some of the Tomtoms features like 3D view, programmable POI's and touch screen, but now I find the Honda sat nav equally as good in terms of routing and the TMC is excellent. The POI' are crap though!

Have a search of the forum for other peoples opinions and have look at the wiki for more info about the functions.

You can also do some mods to the system if your that way inclined, like DIY back up camera/video in and custom start up screens.

andyquid · 11th January 2008, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Bog

Not sure what you mean by 'new' sat nav as it's the same system in all the 5dr and 3dr Civics, unless you mean the latest disk.

IMO I think the Sat Nav is very good, I have a Tom Tom alot which I used alot prior to getting the Civic. At first it to a while to get used to the Honda system and I missed some of the Tomtoms features like 3D view, programmable POI's and touch screen, but now I find the Honda sat nav equally as good in terms of routing and the TMC is excellent. The POI' are crap though!

Have a search of the forum for other peoples opinions and have look at the wiki for more info about the functions.

You can also do some mods to the system if your that way inclined, like DIY back up camera/video in and custom start up screens.

What is the make/model of the satnav that is used? any websites that give you information about it? sorry, never used a SATNAV before!

Kremmen · 11th January 2008, 10:02

It's made by Alpine but the wiki here will probably be your best source of info.

wharmbyg · 11th January 2008, 10:40

Got my EX two weeks ago so could well be the same system(software) you will receive.
Personally, having used Tom Tom and Garmin previously I find the Honda version very good. The menus are intuitive and once you have found your way around, routing and re-routing are a breeze.
I agree with previous comments re:crap POIs, and one other negative comment is the mapping is out of date-one local by-pass that opened 2 years ago does not exist, which is a little annoying although the system is set up in such a way that this doesn't prove to be too much of a problem.

On a very positive note, I recently took a 450 round trip using motorways/A/B roads and the system coped well with good directions - although I need to find a function that avoids city centres !

Another fun, involving item is the voice control - I use it to change scale without taking eyes off the road, and if you have kids, the voice prompt is great when you get the question 'are we there yet' or 'how far is it' - just tell the kids to ask the car ! Keeps 'em busy for a couple of minutes anyhow !

andyquid · 11th January 2008, 10:44

Are you able to update the SATNAV even when it is built in?

wharmbyg · 11th January 2008, 10:51

Yes - software/mapping update via DVD in glove box - apparently there should be an annual update, but obviously not with my 'missing' by-pass.

I am also led to believe that Honda will charge you approx £200 for the updated DVD !!

andyquid · 11th January 2008, 13:30

!!!£200!!! what a rip off - would be easy for them to make it a download from their website or something!!

Pottsy · 11th January 2008, 14:01

Satnav demo - Civinfo Wiki

And a pile of info here:

Electronics - Civinfo

FWH · 12th January 2008, 20:26

In my opinion the built in Satnav is great.

Very practical (compared to stand alone unit), easy to use and access with TMC and everything.

I think you will find update maps to all devices being expensive.

And, as everyone else is saying, the Wiki is your friend when looking for information.
Main Page - Civinfo Wiki

Vet_2010 · 13th January 2008, 14:40

I'll have to keep any eye out for you... shouldn't be too hard in that colour

11th January 2008, 08:52	#1 (permalink)
andyquid Valve Cap Join Date: 10th January 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Information on Civic EX model SATNAV? Currently waiting for my tangerine orange civic EX model to arrive in glasgow. cant wait. just wondered if anyone has any experience with the new SATNAV in this model? was a bit wary of getting it as thought it wouldnt be that great. Cheers!

11th January 2008, 10:40	#5 (permalink)
wharmbyg Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	EX Sat Nav Got my EX two weeks ago so could well be the same system(software) you will receive. Personally, having used Tom Tom and Garmin previously I find the Honda version very good. The menus are intuitive and once you have found your way around, routing and re-routing are a breeze. I agree with previous comments re:crap POIs, and one other negative comment is the mapping is out of date-one local by-pass that opened 2 years ago does not exist, which is a little annoying although the system is set up in such a way that this doesn't prove to be too much of a problem. On a very positive note, I recently took a 450 round trip using motorways/A/B roads and the system coped well with good directions - although I need to find a function that avoids city centres ! Another fun, involving item is the voice control - I use it to change scale without taking eyes off the road, and if you have kids, the voice prompt is great when you get the question 'are we there yet' or 'how far is it' - just tell the kids to ask the car ! Keeps 'em busy for a couple of minutes anyhow !

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wharmbyg Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd January 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	SAT NAV Update Yes - software/mapping update via DVD in glove box - apparently there should be an annual update, but obviously not with my 'missing' by-pass. I am also led to believe that Honda will charge you approx £200 for the updated DVD !!

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11th January 2008, 09:38	#2 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Not sure what you mean by 'new' sat nav as it's the same system in all the 5dr and 3dr Civics, unless you mean the latest disk. IMO I think the Sat Nav is very good, I have a Tom Tom alot which I used alot prior to getting the Civic. At first it to a while to get used to the Honda system and I missed some of the Tomtoms features like 3D view, programmable POI's and touch screen, but now I find the Honda sat nav equally as good in terms of routing and the TMC is excellent. The POI' are crap though! Have a search of the forum for other peoples opinions and have look at the wiki for more info about the functions. You can also do some mods to the system if your that way inclined, like DIY back up camera/video in and custom start up screens.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,634 Thanks: 8 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	It's made by Alpine but the wiki here will probably be your best source of info.

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andyquid Valve Cap Join Date: 10th January 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are you able to update the SATNAV even when it is built in?

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andyquid Valve Cap Join Date: 10th January 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	!!!£200!!! what a rip off - would be easy for them to make it a download from their website or something!!

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,090 Thanks: 18 Thanked 111 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	Satnav demo - Civinfo Wiki And a pile of info here: Electronics - Civinfo

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 9 Thanked 48 Times in 43 Posts iTrader: (0)	In my opinion the built in Satnav is great. Very practical (compared to stand alone unit), easy to use and access with TMC and everything. I think you will find update maps to all devices being expensive. And, as everyone else is saying, the Wiki is your friend when looking for information. Main Page - Civinfo Wiki

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Vet_2010 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 19th December 2007 Location: Northern Ireland / Glasgow Posts: 329 Thanks: 10 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'll have to keep any eye out for you... shouldn't be too hard in that colour