Tomtom browser in the new Mazda 5

For his new minivan series 5, Mazda has chosen to equip Tomtom a browser. But unlike some manufacturers who opt for a mobile browser, Mazda chose a fixed browser tightly integrated with the dashboard.

This multimedia handset comes in the form of a combined double DIN with a design suited to the dashboard of the Mazda. This unit integrates a GPS Tomtom has been developed in partnership with Sanyo. From a radio standpoint, it offers an FM RDS tuner, CD player with MP3, USB, iPod control, Bluetooth phone to the steering wheel and touch screen of 5.8 inches. European GPS mapping is stored on an SD card. Another interesting point is that TomTom has a voice command to enter his destination. Of course, this browser includes all the services Tomtom Live: HD Traffic, Google local search, weather, IQ Routes, traffic alerts and ... These services provide real-time valuable assistance to the driver, especially in overcrowded urban areas. As usual with Tomtom, the browser has been optimized to be very simple to use and efficient (Text-To-Speech, assistant traffic lanes, ...). This multimedia solution is offered as standard or optional depending on the version of the Mazda 5.