Hello All I just got a new Toyota Prius III with a navigation package. Everything is outstanding except that I want to change the female voice to a male voice. I dont see any options anywhere yet, Can someone help me change that voice? My old car had a GPS system which I was able to change. Thanx in advance Regards Sarav in Cambridge, MA
Oh I agree as well. Would be nice to select a couple different voices but as I mentioned I have learned to "live with her". I sometimes call her "Minnie Mouse" or catch myself saying, "Thanks Minnie"
Thanx guys.. its really helpful.. I am going to give a good feedback to the Dealership and Toyota. This is really very stupid. Why dont they have a feature to change the voice? Grrrr
I don't mind Nav Lady's voice, but the woman who pronounces the street names has a horrible voice and enunciation! The Garmin Nuvi's voices are very natural sounding and there is no break between the guidance and the street names. I usually use the British guy and call him Mr. Wes Ed Monster because of the way he pronounces "West Edmonston."
I also noticed right away what you mean. If I were to associate an accent with that voice, I'll suspect Far-East (Japanese?)
I want Cartman giving me directions...... Turn left in 500 yards, cheesypoof head!!!! oh, by the way bake me a cake too.....
I don't really notice the accent, just that the voice is creaky, like a very old woman, and sounds completely different from the voice used for guidance. I don't know why they can't have fully integrated natural-sounding street names as well as guidance (like the Garmin)
