Nav DVD 11.1 Update Info

By any chance, those of you who updated to 11.1, did you notice a change in the visual graphics? Just wondering if there are more color choices or if the icons were updated.

 

I have a 2009 Prius with original maps (purchased in Dec 2009). Does anyone know if this 11.1 DVD will make any changes to the system other than maps? From what I have read, you have a newer Prius that may already have the software this DVD contains.

Thanks,
Bruce

 

I also received the e-mail and was concerned about which version I had because I just got my new 2011 Prius this past Monday. I checked, and it's got 11.1 already. :rockon:

 

I have a 2007 Prius and do not know what NAV version i have,but it has to be old. Has anyone been able to beat the$169 price and where do I go to find out how to do the install myself or will the dealer do it for free?

Frank in Columbus Ohio

 

Actually - I'd be willing to sell mine. The wife was talked into it at the dealership, and I see no useful difference for our driving from the previous edition that we already had. I'll send you a PM.

 

Oh ... is THAT how it works? There's a DVD in my NAV system right now just spinning away all the time?? All the money for the Nav system and no one thought about flash memory? Really?

You know, I like the large screen, audio system upgrade and all, but I am really REALLY turned off at the idea of paying $169 for a freaking map upgrade. These should be more reasonably priced or <gasp> free ...

With hand-held units plentiful and finally reasonably-priced, it seems to me the auto industry has become a willing participant in being the last safe haven for proprietary price gauging in this genre!

 

Carson Toyota offers the disc for $155 with free shipping.
Carson Toyota TRD Parts, Replacement parts and accessories for Southern California

 

garmin GPS knows the speed limit on most of the roads, so you don't even need to worry about the speed setting. that's something I've been hoping prius navi would have to achieve more accurate estimate of arrival time and delay with real time traffic.

 

I noticed the DVD Ver 11.1 is only listed for the Gen2 Prius. Does anyone know if the Gen3 uses the same nav system?

 

Just got a Gen 3 that came with the 11.1 Nav DVD.

 

When you are placing the order with Carson Toyota, the website will ask you for the model year of your car. They will send you the disc that is designed for your particular generation. I think they have not updated their wording on the description for this item in a long time. However, if you want to make sure you get what you need. I would suggest giving them a call, just to be on the safe side.

 

within 1 mile radius. we've got roads with speed limits of 25,30,35,40,45,50,65 mph. AFAIK, Prius's navi only allows 3 settings. How would you configure for all of them? garmin's GPS also display speed limit of current road and warn you if you are over the speed limit. I think if GPS can map mileage of roads, it should also map speed limit of roads to better calculate arrival time. otherwise, how can it pick better route out of several routes to same destination? i've tried so many times and have proved that garmin's GPS take me through faster route. the difference could be at least half hour due to Prius's navi always take me through unnecessary traffic jam, stop signs and slow roads.

 

the garmin I'm referring to is 3 years old, which is older than my one year old prius. if you have to perform a detailed configuration on a GPS just to get it route properly like a standard GPS, then it's broken.

I wish there were more than one choices of GPS provider in the navi package

 

+1 ... That would be nice, actually.

But listen, I am not dissatisfied with the basic functionality of the Navigation system. In fact, so far - it's adequate to the tasks and destinations I've selected. However, in hindsight, I could have saved the money I splurged on the Navigation package and spent it and the amount I'll be fleeced paying for updated maps - customizing my own audio, iPhone/iPad, hands-free cellular and GPS solutions.

I had a choice, for sure ... and had I done my homework and realized the extent to which Toyota (and other car manufacturers for that matter) price gouge and restrict new owners with their proprietary Navigation packages, I might have made a different decision.

In particular, the inherent safety restrictions (disabling of features while the car is moving) on the audio/nav systems configuration menu and destination menu is quite annoying. Toyota figured out how to make, and improve upon hydrid synergy drives 3 TIMES unlike no other manufacturer! And yet, they couldn't integrate a safety switch on their Navigation/Audio system that would bypass default lockouts of the system while the car is moving for the non-driving passenger? Really? And they want $169 for updated maps?