Hyundai launches i20 with satellite navigation

rameshnanda · 11th November 2010, 11:33

I still doubt the effectiveness of the navigation system in India. Its still not popular and don't know if it really matters a lot. No doubt that I20 offers excellent equipments, but Hyundai should also work to solve the repeated issues reported by the I20 owners.

Avinash_R · 11th November 2010, 12:05

^^

We have ready-available GPS in India - ppl everywhere. If you have doubts about any route, just stop and ask someone and they will guide you

Why pay 55k for a system? Just Kidding.

akhilesh · 11th November 2010, 12:08

IMHO 55k's is a little too much for this system. Not worth it.

spindoc · 11th November 2010, 12:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by rameshnanda

I still doubt the effectiveness of the navigation system in India. Its still not popular and don't know if it really matters a lot. No doubt that I20 offers excellent equipments, but Hyundai should also work to solve the repeated issues reported by the I20 owners.

I just checked out MapMyIndia's site and they seem to have a lot of information on their maps. Much more local info (e.g. Shops / Offices / ATMs / residential complexes) than say, Google Maps.

I do think their search has a lot of scope for improvement, though.

h@r$h@l · 11th November 2010, 12:41

+ 1 to Avinash.

In india its best to rely on local info than GPS. On our recent trip to Karnataka and Goa we had GPS but most trip was covered with local info. Locals are the ones who know the road conditions and traffic conditions. since it was a post monsoon trip locals were more helpful then GPS or maps printed from google.

Max · 11th November 2010, 13:25

I use my Nokia E72 GPS it works like charm in mumbai and it also has voice guidance. Its offline so no data use required. I will post some pics soon.

edit: its free

kadanaJ · 11th November 2010, 13:56

I doubt they'd really charge 50K+ for such a system....hopefully.
But if it's anywhere close to 30K, I'm sold.
Just another great reason to go for an i20

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tanwaramit · 11th November 2010, 15:30

Whats the confirmed price for this AVN, since it is optional on Asta models.

55k confirmed ?

akhilesh · 11th November 2010, 16:00

^^Yes, the link I posted on the last page has the ex-showroom prices. The normal Asta is 5.75 Lakhs in Delhi, while this one is 6.30!

h@r$h@l · 11th November 2010, 16:00

I called up a dealer here in Ahmedabad and upon enquiring i was told that the final prices are yet not released from the company. They said that company has launched this as optional to get a feedback from market and the normal Asta will be available always.

When i pushed him a little more, he indicated 33k to 38k for the system. but no final confirmation.

r_devakumar · 11th November 2010, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by rameshnanda

I still doubt the effectiveness of the navigation system in India. Its still not popular and don't know if it really matters a lot. No doubt that I20 offers excellent equipments, but Hyundai should also work to solve the repeated issues reported by the I20 owners.

I am using GPS navigation using my N95 (with google maps) for the last couple of years. So far done four long trips. Drove back and forth from Chennai to Hyderabad couple of months back. Haven't asked for direction to anyone in the entire trip.

But if your drive goes beyond NH and SH, better to confirm with locals as i found the routes are not accurate in couple of places. Also the map really helps in driving metros and second tier cities. I always prepare the route in my PC and will load in mobile map using the 'google layers'.

kadanaJ · 11th November 2010, 18:41

33K sounds borderline reasonable, I'd go for it. 38 K is too high.

Anyways lets wait till Hyundai gives us official confirmation

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mail4ajo · 11th November 2010, 19:11

55K additional is a waste. The same system can be brought for 19K from mapmyindia. But its not integrated like this one. I thought the audio system was bluetooth. Looks like the bluetooth is on the PND.

I rather buy the system separately. Anyway, a nice option for unsuspecting owners and people who want that factory fitted neat look.

thedreamcatcher · 12th November 2010, 00:42

I guess after the Aria, the i20 will be the 2nd car in india to come factory fitted with a GPS. Well, a Korean Indian actually, but segment firsts none the less.

one-77 · 12th November 2010, 06:40

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Originally Posted by thedreamcatcher

I guess after the Aria, the i20 will be the 2nd car in india to come factory fitted with a GPS. Well, a Korean Indian actually, but segment firsts none the less.

Makes one wonder when the self-declared premium Japs would begin offering stuff like this.
Add to that, the 6 airbags; the i20 really did change the hatchback space like no other car has!

11th November 2010, 11:33	#31
rameshnanda Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,267 Thanked: 1,240 Times	I still doubt the effectiveness of the navigation system in India. Its still not popular and don't know if it really matters a lot. No doubt that I20 offers excellent equipments, but Hyundai should also work to solve the repeated issues reported by the I20 owners.
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Avinash_R BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 406 Thanked: 1,264 Times	^^ We have ready-available GPS in India - ppl everywhere. If you have doubts about any route, just stop and ask someone and they will guide you Why pay 55k for a system? Just Kidding.
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akhilesh BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 296 Thanked: 342 Times	IMHO 55k's is a little too much for this system. Not worth it.
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11th November 2010, 12:41	#35
h@r$h@l Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,450 Thanked: 743 Times	+ 1 to Avinash. In india its best to rely on local info than GPS. On our recent trip to Karnataka and Goa we had GPS but most trip was covered with local info. Locals are the ones who know the road conditions and traffic conditions. since it was a post monsoon trip locals were more helpful then GPS or maps printed from google.
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11th November 2010, 13:25	#36
Max BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thane Posts: 538 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	I use my Nokia E72 GPS it works like charm in mumbai and it also has voice guidance. Its offline so no data use required. I will post some pics soon. edit: its free
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11th November 2010, 13:56	#37
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 632 Thanked: 1,205 Times	I doubt they'd really charge 50K+ for such a system....hopefully. But if it's anywhere close to 30K, I'm sold. Just another great reason to go for an i20 .
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11th November 2010, 15:30	#38
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,943 Thanked: 514 Times	Whats the confirmed price for this AVN, since it is optional on Asta models. 55k confirmed ?
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11th November 2010, 16:00	#39
akhilesh BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 296 Thanked: 342 Times	^^Yes, the link I posted on the last page has the ex-showroom prices. The normal Asta is 5.75 Lakhs in Delhi, while this one is 6.30!
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11th November 2010, 18:41	#42
kadanaJ BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 632 Thanked: 1,205 Times	33K sounds borderline reasonable, I'd go for it. 38 K is too high. Anyways lets wait till Hyundai gives us official confirmation .
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11th November 2010, 19:11	#43
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,959 Thanked: 337 Times View My Garage	55K additional is a waste. The same system can be brought for 19K from mapmyindia. But its not integrated like this one. I thought the audio system was bluetooth. Looks like the bluetooth is on the PND. I rather buy the system separately. Anyway, a nice option for unsuspecting owners and people who want that factory fitted neat look.
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12th November 2010, 00:42	#44
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 67 Times View My Garage	I guess after the Aria, the i20 will be the 2nd car in india to come factory fitted with a GPS. Well, a Korean Indian actually, but segment firsts none the less.
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