Just bought a 2013 Santa Fe Limited, and this is my first ever installed navigation system. I know I have the latest maps now, but I went to the mapnsoft website to see what the updates cost (someone in another thread said that was where you go to get your updates). Is that the going rate for map updates on factory nav systems? Is mapnsoft the 'official' and/or only supplier for map updates to Hyundai factor nav systems? Seems like a ridiculous expense for a once a year update, when stand alone GPS makers provide more frequent map updates at no charge!
Is that the going rate for map updates on factory nav systems? Is mapnsoft the 'official' and/or only supplier for map updates to Hyundai factor nav systems? It's the going rate for Hyundai.but I knew that going in. You could probably get away without an update for a couple of years. Frankly, I don't think they come out with an update religiously every 12 months, but could be wrong. It does suck, but that's the way it is. Given technology is know to fail now and then, I believe in redundancy so I keep my old Garmin, which has the latest maps, as a back up in the SF.
Eligible Vehicles. The upgrade is available for the following vehicles: 2017 Elantra (With 7-inch touchscreen without navigation and 8-inch navigation); 2016 Elantra GT (With navigation system); 2015 Sonata (3.8L Premium / 3.8L Luxury / 3.8L Technology). 2016 Sonata (3.8L Premium / 3.8L Luxury / 3.8L Technology); 2016. Jensen VX7020 6.2 inch LCD Multimedia Touch Screen Double Din Car Stereo with Built-In Navigation, Bluetooth, CD/DVD Player & USB/microSD Ports.
This is as concerning as the cost. If the maps are updated sporadically, every couple of years as you note above, then they are horribly out of date. I did know that map updates for factory nav systems were not frequent, and not free, I just didn't know infrequent and how costly. I suspect many maps are out of date the day after they are released. How out of date they are may have of little consequence depending on how much you use it, or if you just happen to search for that one new road that is not in the software. I am not a heavy user of nav, but wanted the Limited trim with leather, infinity stereo etc, so it was part of the package.
If you're a heavy user, then invest a couple of hundred in a Garmin and have it as a back up, or find a used one online. I suspect many maps are out of date the day after they are released. How out of date they are may have of little consequence depending on how much you use it, or if you just happen to search for that one new road that is not in the software. I am not a heavy user of nav, but wanted the Limited trim with leather, infinity stereo etc, so it was part of the package. If you're a heavy user, then invest a couple of hundred in a Garmin and have it as a back up, or find a used one online. I do use nav frequently, but I have a nice Garmin that I could pop in if I really felt I needed it, and I also have an Iphone. I'm not worried about getting stuck on the road, but I am just surprised that the maps on factory nav systems are updated so infrequently, and the udpates are so expensive.
Cracker Barrel Plymouth Meeting Hours. Having said that, I really do like the Hyundai nav system. I have nothing to compare it to since this is my first factory nav, but overall, the features and performance are great!
I lost a bit of confidence in the Hyundai navigation only last month. I was travelling to the Grand Canyon, Arizona and it was not able to find my hotel by address in a touristic location.! Both Waze and Android navigation on my phone found it. The Hyundai navigation did not have any problem finding four other hotels and restaurants in my trip. To be fair, the Hyundai navigation was quite useful. I also compared it to Waze arrival time and they were both wrong in rush hours, around 5:00pm in LA. They both found the exact same route, Waze estimating 1h 50' and Hyundai nav 2h 30'.
I got to my destination in 2h 10'. I might upgrade the nav system in about two years or install an android based aftermarket.