Altitude DVD map update - any options?

[Idgstan Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Idgstan]

G'day all,

Sorry to labour an old point but there is so much old info it is hard to find the answer I'm looking for (although I suspect I know the answer).

I have a 2012 Altitude with a SATNAV requiring DVD update. I went to Toyota dealership today to be told the update DVD is $395 (currently running old version - R18_V7). Unbelievable!!!!!

Other than replacing the head unit, is anyone aware of an option?

Cheers,

Stan

[watsea Member Find all posts View Profile Close watsea]

Maybe a Garmin navigator with lifetime updates???
Sorry, I'm a KISS person.

[JohnLynn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JohnLynn]

Hi Stan, my favourite subject to moan about, I am glad that you didn't pay $395 for what would be a two year old "new" map from Toyota. As you have said there are many threads on here about what a rip off the standard navigation system is, and I know that you do not want to change the head unit but for full features and the ability to run whatever software you like an android unit is the way to go. A Chinese head unit is probably less than the price of the Toyota map.
There may however be an option for an older DVD (what are they?) using head units like yours though. Have you looked at forums like GPS power for instance where you may find hacked software that would work? I have no experience with units like yours but I know that in more recent head units Toyota made sure that people could not easily update the maps by hiding the main .exe file and locking them down so the only alternative was to pay their extortionate prices or buy a new unit.

[Idgstan Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Idgstan]

Thanks guys, both good advice.

Outrageous price by Toyota, damaging to the brand.