CX9 NAV system

[T.Narley]

Wow, after reading all these comments I no longer wish my 9 came with the nav screen.

Another though in the issue is that in a few years, as technology and Garmin type units get better and better, the cars with built-in units will be stuck with old, less-advanced units whereas someone like me can just spend another $200 and get the latest uber-advanced garmin

 

[Pounder]

Wow, after reading all these comments I no longer wish my 9 came with the nav screen.

Another though in the issue is that in a few years, as technology and Garmin type units get better and better, the cars with built-in units will be stuck with old, less-advanced units whereas someone like me can just spend another $200 and get the latest uber-advanced garmin

You can also buy an after market unit for the CX9!.... See other threads.
After having used the system for a few months now, I am starting to appreciate some of its features. It's not the greatest system, but it gives a nice touch to the interior.

 

[vikefan7]

RGN, you can adjust the map to display north at all times instead of the turn by turn. I don't know how to do it off the top of my head, but I think it's in the menu options somewhere.

 

[ceric]

For those of you having portable GPS units, I hope you mount them securely. In an event of a crash, they won't become "flying objects" in the passenger cabins.
Personally, I haven't seen a GPS mounting method that is secured enough to make me feel comfortable.

 

[trbr81]

NAV in new CX-9

After reading the reviews of the NAV system prior to getting my CX-9...i am surprisingly rather pleased with it. I think the integration of the bluetooth, nav, stereo and satelite works very well and got all of it to work with hardly any help from the book.

 

[ceric]

Maybe it is because you have the 2009 model.
07 and 08 did have some issues integrating with aux/sat-radio. Also, the resolution of the screen is better than that of 07/08 in addition to better GUI (graphic user interface).
I won't be surprised if the 2010 model has the HDD-based NAVI system because newer Toyota models have them, and Mazda seems to share NAVI with Toyota.