How do we install aftermarket navi for touring audio? There is no box shape to replace it with aftermarket navi..

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i think if you plan on replacing the HU the base is your best option. with the touring they integrate more stuff like bluetooth and a/c controls into the headunit so its almost impossible to replace.

i actually think its pretty cool of nissan to have multiple consoles and one that is perfectly configured to accept a replacement. most consoles these days its a huge pain to replace anything.

Are you serious? So, you cant really install aftermarket navi system/audio for touring version?....:ugh2:

Not in the place of the stock radio, but you should be able to put it in the cubby hole, I think the door would be in the way though.

Question, if you get a base model, can you later down the road install the OEM nav system yourself?? It seems like you can't cause the base model has the radio on the bottom as opposed to the touring. If you would try to install it in the "pocket", you would be left with two radios. Unless if you change the whole center console, which could get pricey.

seems like if you want aftermarket...we shoudl get a base...

hmmmm i like pioneer units but i like how everythign is integrated in the nav/touring combo.

I just went to a Nissan Dealership and they had a Touring Trim car there with NO COMPUTER or navi!!!! WTF?!?!?!

They said you can get the Touring Trim without all that stuff!!!

Huh? I know you can get it without nav but what do you mean no Computer?

That's correct. The Touring edition only insures you of the leather trim. Sport and Navigation are extra on top of the touring.

Nope... No in-dash display at all. When I got in the car, I was very confused since it had leather seats but no display (just the standard base door). I'll be going back, and I'll take pics if I remember and they still have that car sitting there.

The touring only gives you leather + etc. NO NAV. If you want Nav you have to pay for that option, otherwise you get a hole with a flap.

You have the Nav system any gripes?

Its the same NAV system as on the 2009 Murano, G37, new Maxima, etc. You could probably read the forums the enthusiasts for those vehicles have set up for reviews and comments about their Nav systems. (myG37.com is very active, and as a new Murano owner, I like NISSAN MURANO . ORG - A Home to Nissan Murano Enthusiasts )

I have the new Nissan hard drive based navigation system in our new Murano. It was expensive, but I rationalized it for its great integration with the other systems in the car, especially the Voice Response system. A lot of functions are inactive when moving, but the Voice Response system allows you to operate many of those key functions while moving. And there are already hacks out to fool the system into believing it the car is stopped, if you really need that.

It is a great touch screen nav system, and based on an integrated hard drive, rather than the more common DVD systems. (the hard drive is also used for the Music Box system)

Functionally is is very complete, and has worked great for the 6 weeks we've been using it. (3500 miles in that 6 weeks)

I have a TomTom One Version 3 portable system, which I love, expecially its price ($140 a year ago). The TomTom only has a 3.5" screen, and no voice guidance but it works well and map updates are a free download. The map updates for the Nissan Nav system apparently will cost close to $200 if you want them. Ouch...

Still, I'm very glad I sprung for the Nav package on the Murano, as the integration with all the car's systems are great, and it includes the audio system with the hard drive Music Box, Compact Flash card slot, etc.

--jayhawk

ps - the myg37 guys have done some interesting research into the hard drive music box system trying to see if they can hack it for increasing disk capacity, directly transfering MP3 files to it, etc. See: Navigation/Musicbox Investigation Part 1 - MyG37)

Thanks for the quick review and references

Disable Safety Features of Nav While Moving!?
 

I have found some serve limitations because of this. Often my girlfriend sets up our routes in the Nav while we are driving in my Civic. Now with my 370Z she is restricted from entering an address if I am driving the car. Any idea how to disable this safety feature?

Should I create a new thread for this??