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Vaughanabe13 · 08-18-2011, 09:08 AM

Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a double-din nav unit for my Z. I've basically narrowed it down to the Kenwood units because I absolutely love the Garmin nav software. One thing I don't understand is can you actually update the Garmin software on the Kenwoods to the latest version or can you only upgrade the maps? I like the newer features Garmin has added like Lane Assist, etc. and I can't tell which Kenwood units have which features/software versions. From screenshots I've seen of various models it appears the Kenwood navs have different versions of the Garmin software, some newer/better than others. The product descriptions of the Kenwoods don't seem to have much info on the actual Garmin software that is installed.

I tried googling this but I couldn't find much useful info. I know several of you have the Kenwood GPS units so maybe someone here can help?

08-18-2011, 09:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Garmin software on Kenwood units? Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a double-din nav unit for my Z. I've basically narrowed it down to the Kenwood units because I absolutely love the Garmin nav software. One thing I don't understand is can you actually update the Garmin software on the Kenwoods to the latest version or can you only upgrade the maps? I like the newer features Garmin has added like Lane Assist, etc. and I can't tell which Kenwood units have which features/software versions. From screenshots I've seen of various models it appears the Kenwood navs have different versions of the Garmin software, some newer/better than others. The product descriptions of the Kenwoods don't seem to have much info on the actual Garmin software that is installed. I tried googling this but I couldn't find much useful info. I know several of you have the Kenwood GPS units so maybe someone here can help? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.