Our first GPS was a Navman, and I have to admit that I've had soft spot for them ever since. Besides being a nice looking piece of in-car kit, they're easy to use and even easier to install. But this new model in particular, the MY Escape II, is not only ideal for everyday use, but also for a more involved road trip, especially if you're driving a larger vehicle or 4WD, or towing a trailer or boat. The reason why? Well it has some unique features relating to safety and practicality when driving such a vehicle.
To start with, the MY Escape II has a dust and vibration proof 5" screen, so you can leave your window down while off-roading without concern. The additional safety features ideal for larger vehicles include Large Vehicle Assist, which in simple terms means it guides you to avoid roads that aren't suitable for a vehicle of your size or weight. Also built in is a Hema 4WD GPS which takes you off road, camping or adventuring, the Australian Good Food Guide, Lonely Planet Travel Guides, and Scenic Routes, all of which can act as your guides on any kind of trip, from a long road trip to a weekend adventure.
The MY Escape II also packs in many of Navman's best GPS features. The new Landmark Guidance Plus feature really takes navigation to the next level by using colours of buildings, landmarks, names of buildings or businesses to guide you. The nifty feature, Premium Driver Alerts, also warn you of overtaking lanes, inclines, high wind areas and other important road condition information so you are prepared for whatever lies ahead.
Additional information at your fingertips includes the location of the nearest petrol station, food outlet, ATM or hotel to your present location, and other features like Voice Destination Entry, Bluetooth Connectivity, Live Traffic Updates and an AV-IN socket to plug in a reversing camera all come together to create the ideal and all-encompassing travel companion and GPS for both safety and adventure.
The Navman MY Escape II GPS is rrp $349, from various outlets and www.navman.com.au, including lifetime free map updates at no extra charge.
- By:
- Joanna Hall