If you remember, last Spring Daimler and Garmin announced a four-year deal for upcoming Mercedes-Benz models to feature the American navigation systems.
Even though everyone was expecting the new W222 S-Class to arrive with some ground-breaking navi, it's the gorgeous Concept S-Class Coupe - featured at Frankfurt - that's the first to use a customized state-of-the-art in-dash navigation system from Garmin.
Featuring 3D city models, including navigable roads, parks, rivers, tunnels and textured buildings, the futuristic system's software and hardware is provided by Garmin, being based on the company's K2 infotainment platform.
“We're thrilled that Mercedes-Benz chose Garmin to provide our next-generation navigation technology for their Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé at IAA,” said Matt Munn, Garmin managing director automotive OEM. “Being part of the future vision of a premium car brand like Mercedes-Benz is a testament to Garmin's leading position in the navigation space and our innovative infotainment platform technology.”
In essence, the infotainment system from the Concept s-Class Coupe is based on the same hardware platform and navigation core that Garmin revealed at CES 2013.
Featuring 3D city models, including navigable roads, parks, rivers, tunnels and textured buildings, the futuristic system's software and hardware is provided by Garmin, being based on the company's K2 infotainment platform.
“We're thrilled that Mercedes-Benz chose Garmin to provide our next-generation navigation technology for their Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé at IAA,” said Matt Munn, Garmin managing director automotive OEM. “Being part of the future vision of a premium car brand like Mercedes-Benz is a testament to Garmin's leading position in the navigation space and our innovative infotainment platform technology.”
In essence, the infotainment system from the Concept s-Class Coupe is based on the same hardware platform and navigation core that Garmin revealed at CES 2013.