[UN4GTBL]

Mercedes follows Chrysler, chooses Garmin for next-gen infotainment system

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/02/mercedes-follows-chrysler-chooses-garmin-for-next-gen-infotainm/

 

[MoparNorm]

This is great news for owners of these cars. The last time Germans relied upon their own mapping system, they became lost somewhere around Stalingrad...

 

[oh2o]

"Following Chrysler"? ... with the new 2nd gen 8.4 radios Chrysler is now using Harman navigation (Viper - Ram - Grand Cherokee - Durango - Cherokee).

 

[ShadowRider]

The Garmins are missing lots of roads on my Dart and 200.

 

[Erik Latranyi]

"Mercedes follows Chrysler..."

...I would like to see the faces in Stuttgart when they read that headline!

 

[RVC]

"Following Chrysler"? ... with the new 2nd gen 8.4 radios Chrysler is now using Harman navigation (Viper - Ram - Grand Cherokee - Durango - Cherokee).

I was wondering why the new interface looked so much better!
As a side note, the screenshots of the new uConnect2 on the Cherokee are a step or two above the current graphics. Much improved in all aspects, kudos to they guys that worked on it. Keep up the good work!

 

[UN4GTBL]

"Following Chrysler"? ... with the new 2nd gen 8.4 radios Chrysler is now using Harman navigation (Viper - Ram - Grand Cherokee - Durango - Cherokee).

Interesting. I thought for sure that it was still Garmin, but I guess it's not. Even the website doesn't use "Garmin" when describing the new radios, just "Navigation". Still has a Garmin feel to it, but more refined.


This makes it even better, that Chrysler has moved on to another system, and dumbler is going with it now.

 

[Mike V.]

This is great news for owners of these cars. The last time Germans relied upon their own mapping system, they became lost somewhere around Stalingrad...

:lol:

Mike

 

[jerseyjoe]

The Garmins are missing lots of roads on my Dart and 200.

A built in bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection would be a great way to update the software. I still say a mounting place for your favorite portable device with a bluetooth link to the radio is the best way for getting what you want. Hate to have to can a car because the Infotainment system software goes out of style.

 

[FreeLantz]

When someone mentions navi in a Benz I have to post this.... the car was actually northwest of Houston at the time.

 

[Stratuscaster]

I've not experienced the Harman NAV interface myself yet...Garmin interface is good but I'll agree that it doesn't seem to scale well to a larger screen - I would think that could be easily fixed though.

 

[Dave Z]

I think it's Harman hardware with Garmin navigation?

Anyway, since CHrysler developed UConnect for Mercedes, why would we be surprised? For all we know, Mercedes still has some rights to newer versions of the system, or some such.

 

[oh2o]

I think it's Harman hardware with Garmin navigation?

Harman Kardon navigation.

 

[Mike V.]

When someone mentions navi in a Benz I have to post this.... the car was actually northwest of Houston at the time.

:lol:

 

[UN4GTBL]

Harman Kardon navigation.

Either way, its DECADES better than the navi in the Harmon sourced MyGIGs (RER)

 

[oh2o]

From the 2014 Grand Cherokee press kit:

"Harman Kardon navigation: Voice-activated navigation system available with real-time traffic to
provide precise guidance to destination through the use of global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology".


From the 2014 Durango press kit:

Harman Kardon navigation (New): Voice-activated navigation system available with real-time
traffic to provide precise guidance to destination through the use of Global Positioning System
(GPS) satellite technology

 

[Mike V.]

Either way, its DECADES better than the navi in the Harmon sourced MyGIGs (RER)

RER works fine for what it is. I have never had an issue with it and it has never given me inaccurate information. Unfortunately, only the maps can still be updated as Harmon is no longer servicing it.

Mike

 

[saltydog]

Interesting that Chrsyler is goin always from Garmin...it has had such high reviews.

 

[Erik Latranyi]

When someone mentions navi in a Benz I have to post this.... the car was actually northwest of Houston at the time.

Who's the U-Boat Commander?
:rimshot:

 

[UN4GTBL]

RER works fine for what it is. I have never had an issue with it and it has never given me inaccurate information. Unfortunately, only the maps can still be updated as Harmon is no longer servicing it.

Mike

Yup, and I'm glad I have one in my Caliber.

But the interface is inferior to the Garmin ones IMO. ABCDEF keyboard being my biggest complaint.