Topic: Mazda navigation SD cards on Amazon or Navi-World

[Slow_lane]

I convinced my friend to drink the Mazda Koolaid. He is picking up a 2020 Mazda 6 GS today with 55,000 kms on it. From what I seen it looks to be in great shape.

Sadly it does not have a navigation SD card in it. As noted a few times in this Forum Mazda wants over $500 for the card but Amazon has the for $30 to $60. I have some questions and concerns about 3rd party cards. I was wondering if anyone has some hands on experience.

With regards to Amazon SD cads

- Many comments in Amazon reviews state that even if the SD card states it is a 2023 version they find the maps to be out of date. Some mention new roads that existed 3 years prior not showing up.
- I have read that around 2021 Mazda change the Mazda Toolbox that updates maps the reject any none OEM SD card. So I think you will not be able to update the maps.


What about Navi-World SD cards

- There is a company called Navi World. They sell SD cards and claim it includes 3 years of updates. I have not investigated that claim. I am not sure that claim is valid now that Mazda locked their system from updating non-OEM cards. Maybe Navi-World provide the updates?
- They cost a bit more but if you really can get updates it is worth it.
- It is weird that they charge less to send you a physical SD card than they charge you to send you a downloadable file to your own SD Card. That does not seem to make sense.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Wondering why it would be necessary at all, as that year of Mazda6 should have Android Auto / Apple Carplay. 

[bridgecity]

Basically zero risk in trying the Amazon card.  If it doesn't work, return it.  Unless there's something specifically stated for the at product that it can't be returned.

[WP v3.32]

Basically zero risk in trying the Amazon card.  If it doesn't work, return it.

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doesn't Mazda 2020 have Android/Apple carplay?   

[rrocket]

Basically zero risk in trying the Amazon card.  If it doesn't work, return it.

+1

doesn't Mazda 2020 have Android/Apple carplay?

I personally don't have unlimited data, so depending on use they're could be costs associated with using Google maps.

Unless you download the area you'll be traveling in for off line use.

[Slow_lane]

Basically zero risk in trying the Amazon card.  If it doesn't work, return it.

+1

doesn't Mazda 2020 have Android/Apple carplay?

I personally don't have unlimited data, so depending on use they're could be costs associated with using Google maps.

Unless you download the area you'll be traveling in for off line use.

Exactly. There is the data consumption issue and also if you venture out of the country into the USA I would be nailed with huge roaming charges.

[Great_Big_Abyss]

Basically zero risk in trying the Amazon card.  If it doesn't work, return it.

+1

doesn't Mazda 2020 have Android/Apple carplay?

I personally don't have unlimited data, so depending on use they're could be costs associated with using Google maps.

Unless you download the area you'll be traveling in for off line use.

Exactly. There is the data consumption issue and also if you venture out of the country into the USA I would be nailed with huge roaming charges.

Just download the offline map for the area you're in before going on your trip --- you won't get live traffic updates, but at least all the roads will be current from the day you downloaded the map...

[rrocket]

Basically zero risk in trying the Amazon card.  If it doesn't work, return it.

+1

doesn't Mazda 2020 have Android/Apple carplay?

I personally don't have unlimited data, so depending on use they're could be costs associated with using Google maps.

Unless you download the area you'll be traveling in for off line use.

Exactly. There is the data consumption issue and also if you venture out of the country into the USA I would be nailed with huge roaming charges.

Just download the offline map for the area you're in before going on your trip --- you won't get live traffic updates, but at least all the roads will be current from the day you downloaded the map...

Hopefully there's room on your phone or you have SD card.

Just for my little city area, it's nearly 150Mb

[Slow_lane]

I am not sure the offline maps allow you to input a destination and get turn by turn directions.

Regardless.....My friend would really like to have the in car navigation system. So I would really like to keep the discussion to the purchase of Navigation SD cards. Thanks.

[quadzilla]

I am not sure the offline maps allow you to input a destination and get turn by turn directions.

For anybody that wants to know....Yes Google will give turn-turn directions with offline maps. Also pretty sure you get POIs.  I have to d/l some areas when I travel in the SW USA as I can't get a cell signal.

[PJungnitsch]

Make sure don't get dere cheapest card eh

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