5 recommended "car navigation" models with full entertainment functions from 30,000 yen to 200,000 yen [October 2021 edition]

One of the car accessories that was said to be a luxury item a long time ago is the "car navigation system". Nowadays, cheap ones are on the market and the installation rate is getting very high, so they are becoming a necessity.

Even if it is a car navigation system, each manufacturer sells it all, so there are many people who have trouble choosing. Therefore, this time, we will introduce how to choose a car navigation system and recommended models.

Car navigation systems are no longer just for giving directions. Many car navigation systems have radio and other audio functions, and the higher the model, the better the performance.

For example, a device that can only play DVDs can now play Blu-ray discs on higher-end models.

Recently, there has been an increase in the number of car navigation systems that sell their cooperation with smartphones.

In the past, many products were sold that only let you listen to audio via Bluetooth. In recent years, it has become more convenient with enhanced collaboration functions such as the ability to operate smartphone apps on the car navigation system. The function to link with a smartphone is a must-see.

Even the cheapest car navigation systems often cost more than 100,000 yen including labor. If you have a small budget but want to use car navigation and audio, you may want to consider "display audio".

Display audio is designed on the premise of cooperation with smartphones. By connecting to a smartphone, you will be able to use map applications etc. on the display audio.

Panasonic's "Portable Navi Strada CN-G1500VD" is a type of car navigation system called an on-dash type that is very easy to install. The car navigation system is installed on the dashboard, and the power supply is taken from the cigarette lighter socket, so it can be installed on any car model.

Since navigation and 1seg are the main functions, the price is relatively cheap at around 50,000 yen. No wonder it's ranked number one in the Amazon car navigation sales ranking (as of 9:00 on October 25, 2021).

For those who are looking for a car navigation system with excellent cost performance and high performance, KENWOOD's "Saisoku Navi Type 7 MDV-S708" is recommended. The screen size is a so-called 2DIN type with a size of 7 inches, so it is a car navigation system that can be installed in almost all domestic cars.

The features of Saisoku Navi are the quick response of the touch panel and the high sound quality during audio playback. Of course, it also supports Bluetooth, so hands-free calling is also possible. The price is around 77,000 yen.

Check out the entry model and master model! The prices are around 66,000 yen and around 103,000 yen, respectively.

The pinnacle car navigation brand released by Pioneer, which is also famous for car audio, is "Carrozzeria Cyber ​​Navi Type 9 AVIC-CQ911-DC". It will be the so-called flagship model.

As a point of caution, since the navigation screen is 9 type, it is necessary to check the car model that can be installed. This model comes with an adapter that can be connected to a network, and has a variety of entertainment functions such as Wi-Fi connection and YouTube streaming playback using a web browser. The price is around 200,000 yen, which is expensive, but it can be said that it is a high-performance car navigation system that is higher than the genuine car navigation system.

Alpine "11-inch car navigation system Floating Big X11 XF11NX2" is the car navigation system with the largest screen size among the car navigation systems introduced this time.

The Big X series has an image of being specially designed for each car model, but this model is an on-dash type, so it is a floating type that can be installed on a wide range of car models even though it has a large screen.

It is a feeling of size as if a tablet terminal is attached. The operation of voice recognition may be confusing at first, but it is very convenient once you get used to it. The price is around 190,000 yen.

For those who rarely use car navigation but want audio, Pioneer's display audio "Carrozzeria Car Audio FH-8500DVS" is recommended. It covers basic functions such as radio, CD, DVD, Bluetooth, and USB audio, and is reasonably priced at around 30,000 yen.

The feature of this model is the function of linking with a smartphone. It supports AppleCarPlay and Android Auto, and you can use entertainment content and map apps on your smartphone by connecting it.