Sat nav acts as an 'eyewitness' if an incident occurs

The sat nav offers the latest in premium driver-assist features, typically found in luxury vehicles. For example, Forward Collision Warning2 alerts drivers if they are driving too close to the car ahead; Lane Departure Warning2 alerts drivers if they drift off the road or into oncoming traffic; and Garmin Real Vision takes the guess work out of deciphering hard-to-see house numbers by displaying the camera view along with a bright arrow to direct drivers where to go when approaching select destinations.

The nüviCam features a 6” pinch-to-zoom glass display with a HD dash cam built in to the back of the device. When powered on, the integrated dash cam continuously records on the included microSD card, and if an incident occurs, the device’s Incident Detection will automatically save files on impact. GPS records exactly where and when events occur and drivers can play back the video on the device or from a computer using garmin.com/dashcamplayer. There’s also a Snapshot feature on the sat nav that allows drivers to capture still images in or outside of the vehicle if desired. The included magnetic mount enables the device to be easily and quickly secured or removed from the vehicle.

Other navigation features offered with safety and convenience in mind include voice-activated navigation that allows drivers to speak commands to the device while their hands stay safely on the wheel, and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling. Smartphone Link, a free mobile app that connects nüviCam with a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone, can also provide real-time data services, such as weather or safety cameras to the sat nav. Drivers can even pair the sat nav with the Garmin BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera to see what is behind their vehicle when they reverse.

To make sure drivers never miss a turn, the nüviCam utilises Active Lane Guidance, which uses a combination of voice prompts and visual cues to prepare users to drive through an exit or interchange with confidence. ‘Up Ahead’ appears alongside the driving map and constantly informs of nearby services, including restaurants, fuel stations and rest areas, and spoken Garmin Real Directions guides drivers like a friend would, using recognisable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights. Additional features included are speed limit warnings, school zone warnings, PhotoReal Junction View, Bird’s Eye Junction View and preloaded Foursquare data that adds millions of new and popular points of interest like restaurants, shops and more.

The sat nav comes preloaded with detailed maps of Europe and free lifetime map4 updates to ensure the most up-to-date maps. Points of interest and navigation information is also available. The nüviCam also features Garmin Digital Traffic via DAB, the fastest traffic solution available from Garmin, for the life of the device.

“The nüviCam goes beyond helping drivers get from point A to point B,” said Dan Bartel, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Garmin. “The intuitive driver-assist features not only lessen the stress of getting you to your destination, but the nüviCam also provides peace of mind in knowing that your commute is being recorded and can be referenced should you need it.”