Renault and Nissan have jointly developed a new common navigation and communication system newly available for the new Spanish-built Nissan Pathfinder and the just updated, French-made Renault Laguna. These are the first applications of the new system in Europe.
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The system was first introduced in the new Nissan Tiida in Japan in September 2004 and has subsequently been applied to four more new models in Japan – the Fuga luxury sports sedan, Tiida Latio compact sedan, Lafesta minivan and Note compact car.
There are four versions of the new system: one for Renault in Europe, and three for Nissan (one for each of the automaker’s major regions – Japan, Europe and North America).
It will be progressively introduced to new models such as the Infiniti M35/45, Renault Vel Satis, Espace and Scénic.
The common core includes the system architecture, the hardware of the main control unit, the multimedia network, the menus and functions of the navigation, and the mechanism of the audio-visual control unit. However, the look and feel of the user interface is different between the Renault and Nissan versions.
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By GlobalDataThis new system is positioned at the highest and most competitive level in the sat-nav market. The main control unit is equipped with a Bluetooth wireless function, a first for Nissan and Renault vehicles, offering the user hands-free functionality when using a compatible mobile phone.
The new navigation system also features traffic information receiving capability (known as TMC in Europe), accurate route guidance, and clear map visibility in both two- and three-dimensional modes.
The new audio controller mechanism enables users to play CDs in MP3 format – another first for Nissan and Renault vehicles. Voice recognition technology is also available.
Renault said the project is another success in joint development within the two automakers’ alliance – the supplier was selected by the joint purchasing organisation.
It also highlights successful cooperation at management level. Renault engineers were sent in 2003 to work with their Nissan counterparts at the Nissan technical centre in Atsugi near Tokyo.
