MapmyIndia unveils next-gen in-dash car navi-tainment systems

MapmyIndia, GPS navigation equipment provider, has unveiled internet-connected and Android-based in-dash GPS navigation and entertainment systems. These systems include internet-connectivity, Android OS, access to Android Market, live television in the car, tracking the live location of the vehicle sitting anywhere along with Aura, MapmyIndia’s latest full 3D, connected navigation software with house-level search.

These systems are powered by Aura, MapmyIndia’s latest full-featured 3D navigation software which offers an augmented reality-like experience with full 3D landmarks, 3D buildings and 3D elevation across hills and mountains, besides house-level search, built-in city and travel guides, detailed trip computer and voice instructions.

The systems would be powered by the latest MapmyIndia Maps v7.0 including Premium Content which offers unprecedented map details covering all 5,76,000 towns and villages at national level, 4000+ cities at street level, 36 cities with house-level details, 20 cities in full 3D, and 6.3 million points of interest.

MapmyIndia says it is now ready to install its automotive grade systems seamlessly into any car with a 2-DIN slot. The company also offers has customised solutions for cars like the Toyota Fortuner , Innova, Etios, Liva, Volkswagen Polo, Vento, Skoda Laura, Rapid, Fabia, Honda City, Civic and Accord, Chevrolet Cruze, and Captiva among many others.

Explaining this as the next step forward in enabling a larger set of consumers with a rich navi-tainment experience, Rohan Verma, director, MapmyIndia, said: “This next generation of in-dash navigation and entertainment systems is backed by our years of technology development, strong sales and service network across India and experience in powering in-dash navigation solutions for leading car companies like BMW, Mahindra, Ford, Hyundai and Jaguar Land Rover.”