Ford adds GPS navigation mirror

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Ford adds GPS navigation mirror


Posted 2010/09/02 @ 10:00 PM
By Spencer Woods




Ford has teamed up with Garmin to clean up windshields across the U.K. MirrorNavi pairs a standard rear view mirror with a 3.5-inch Garmin Nuvi navigation system. Ford is offering to set up this new system for customers, including providing power to this extended mirror.

The obvious benefit to this is less clutter on the windshield, but Ford does have another selling point. They are quick to also mention that the suction cup of add-on GPS systems can announce to thieves that a few hundred dollars worth of easy electronics are somewhere in the car.

Right now Ford is only offering this in the U.K. at £299 ($460 at direct rates) plus installation, but people in North America shouldn't feel too left out of this piece of technology. Aftermarket companies like Escort have been offering the mirror/GPS combo here for over a year. The major difference is this is the first time we've seen an auto company directly offer this accessory.

It is likely only a matter of time before Ford starts offering this outside of Europe. As long as this is a legal device, MirrorNavi will probably be a quick option for dealers to make money.

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