Any reviews of the stock BRZ navigation?

[gily25]

Originally Posted by GavinAnt

After all the bad reviews, I've opted for an Alpine system.... Cant wait to get my BRZ (one of the first batch to arrive in South Africa on Monday)

Good choice...we have an Alpine nav in our lancer and it is light years beyond the BRZs nav. The BRZ system reminds me of the Garmin display/layout.

I was at an auto show right after I got my BRZ and I paid close attention to the other companies units. Considering only standard units the BRZ isn't awful hyundai's maps felt small, Ford's interface isn't big enough (felt it'd be hard to touch while driving), Acura and Chrysler have cartoon looking maps, Audi has the nicest looking maps, the GM interface and maps seem really good quality. *2 cents*

I don't use mine a lot, when I do I'm on major highways so I don't tend to lose signal, my biggest issues were that putting in an address can't be done on the fly (even if there is a passenger) and when you arrive it doesn't automatically end or give you the option to shut off the directionals (in one parking garage the fucking thing wouldn't shut up so I actually turned the car off just to cancel it out).

[reeves]

Overall the unit performs on par with alot of aftermarket units that offer NAV, DVD, & Music capabilities. I have a $1100 Kenwood unit (nav & dvd too) from a few years ago, and it's just as laggy & clunky, if not more. So was the $800 JVC nav/dvd unit I bought in 2010. The Kenwood offered more sound enchancement options, but the screen resolution was awful, and it was SLOWER & clunky reacting when you pushed the on-screen buttons. It couldn't even recognize the alphabetical order of songs/folders on a USB drive, which is pathetic for a $1,000+ unit.. I hope they've improved the newer models, but I'm glad to have my Subaru DVD/NAV system over that anyday.

I've had the Subaru NAV not finding a signal a few times, but 95% of the time it locates the satellite signal just fine for me.

[eikond]

After getting the TSB performed at my dealer, the NAV works very well now. I have GPS signal lock immediately and permanently now. I used to have it drop in the first minute and maybe come back five minutes later. That is fixed now.

There is still a little delay in the touch screen, but you get used to it. I actually prefer it now that I'm used to it. It's certainly not as quick or responsive as the cell phone screens we're used to... but in a bouncy car, sometimes it's nice having a little less senstitivy. that way a quick bounce doesn't always send you to a wrong screen or command.

[Myv]

Originally Posted by gily25

.....
I don't use mine a lot, when I do I'm on major highways so I don't tend to lose signal, my biggest issues were that putting in an address can't be done on the fly (even if there is a passenger) and when you arrive it doesn't automatically end or give you the option to shut off the directionals (in one parking garage the fucking thing wouldn't shut up so I actually turned the car off just to cancel it out).

Do you have a Canadian BRZ? Apparently there is a bypass DIY fix for that here.

[sklimo]

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

I like it but I hate it. When the sun is shining on your interior it is hard to see the NAVI(Rarely but possible). I lose GPS signal every first 5 minute drive, and I hate the limited option for zooming in and out(Too close when youre in a small town, and too far if you zoom out once). I find that changing a radio station is a PITA, I prefer the old method of turning the knob.

The AUX and USB are great, the menus have a lot of options for you to choose from such as sound options/GPS options etc, I like how you are able to upload your own picture for the start up screen, and the GPS map style looks a little outdated but better than nothing.

Overall, I am satisfied with it

How do you upload a pic? I can't find that anywhere

[Hix]

It is functional but the UI is terrible.

I am currently having issues connection with my phones and getting music to stream over blutoof. I am looking in to getting one of the new radio options from Subaru or getting an Android radio.

[edward]

It's not good, but you get used to it

[norsamerican]

"Traffic Jam Ahead" Me: "im the only car on the road for 20 miles" lol

[chotemaamu]

Originally Posted by RAWR BRZ

Push and hold the audio button for a few sec and top right I think is turn off

Can you stream music from your Phone/USB even when the unit is turned OFF? I guess not. Is the lowest brightness level good enough for night driving?

[Chauntalei]

For those with GPS signal issues, take it in. There's a TSB for it, and they'll update the software on the unit, and relocate the GPS antenna. Mine is in the shop today for that fix.

[GregV]

I have not brought mine in for the TSB, but on the 2 or 3 occasions I've tried to use it, I couldn't.

First time I used it my car was headed east through the forest while driving south on a highway, before I ultimately started flying over the Atlantic Ocean for several hundred miles...

[Cjymiller]

Originally Posted by tracerit

Haven't been able to get into a BRZ locally to check it out.

Run down to the dealership and ask the salesperson to show you a WRX with touchscreen nav. It's the same unit as the one in the BRZ. That way you can test it out yourself. You'll just have to put up with a salesperson.

[LeeMaster]

Originally Posted by sklimo

How do you upload a pic? I can't find that anywhere

haha, jk. Here you go, credit goes to Grimmspeed.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7636

[sklimo]