XC70: Stereo/SatNav/Phone - Is it worth updating SatNav

jiwilson · Jul 8th, 2015, 05:55

My recently acquired car is a XC70 of 2008 model year.

It has a DVD type (pop up) SatNav. My opinion is that these are possibly the worst SatNav ever fitted to any car. Nevertheless I I would like to get the best I can out of the kit.

It is currently running 2009 discs.

Is it worth upgrading to either 2011 or, better still, 2013 versions?

It is obvious the later versions will contain more up to date maps, but...

Is there any improvements in the SatNav software itself in the later versions?

Thanks in advance

jiwilson · Jul 8th, 2015, 05:56

Dohhhh

Just noticed I haven't changed my signature, doing it now

jiwilson · Jul 8th, 2015, 06:04

That's better

Model flyer · Jul 8th, 2015, 09:37

See the earlier post re sat nav. Apparently they are not being updated ? Might be worth getting an aftermarket sat nav as cheaper and better .

jiwilson · Jul 8th, 2015, 10:40

yes - read the earlier stuff - and appreciate the updates may have stopped.

However i know there is a 2011 version and, possibly, a 2013 version.

I am interested to know if anyone has experience of moving from 2009 to 2011 or 2013 and their opinion.

Thanks for the reply.

KFCKFC · Jul 8th, 2015, 13:08

I went from a 2008 to 2010 and noticed I had bird's eye view which I didn't have on a 2008.

I got use to the eccentrics of the V70 RTI, mind you I came from a V50 RTI which is pretty diabolical.

bolgia10 · Jul 8th, 2015, 13:42

I updated from 2011 to 12 and then this last 2013w20 version. I think minor improvements were made to the firmware/interface during those updates, but tweaks really, rather than fundamental changes. Having seen some older (than MY11) cars, I'd say there isn't a fundamental difference, the HW limitations are fixed.

Maybe have a browse through the Manual and see if anything looks different to what you have already.

In any case, I imagine those 2013 disks must be selling pretty cheaply on eBay, etc. by now... so if it was only a few quid it might be worth it, just for the map updates.

Or not...

volvoski · Jul 9th, 2015, 20:33

Forget the maps the system is garbage. Difficult to access or understand or indeed use. The one in my wife's old discovery was easy to use,simple and you never noticed it because it was so good. The one in the Volvo,is dire. We use our phones as it's quicker by far. The unit should have been touch screen. So much more intuitive to use.

Paddy27 · Jul 14th, 2015, 12:59

If its the same DVD system as in my 2010 v70 which is dvd based i thinks it great. Much better than the other halfs 1 series BMW.
I have i think 2014 discs in there.
If you want i think i have a set of 2011 or 2012 dvds knocking around i can send over?

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jiwilson retired and loving it! Last Online: Jul 21st, 2022 21:24 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Salisbury	Is it worth updating SatNav My recently acquired car is a XC70 of 2008 model year. It has a DVD type (pop up) SatNav. My opinion is that these are possibly the worst SatNav ever fitted to any car. Nevertheless I I would like to get the best I can out of the kit. It is currently running 2009 discs. Is it worth upgrading to either 2011 or, better still, 2013 versions? It is obvious the later versions will contain more up to date maps, but... Is there any improvements in the SatNav software itself in the later versions? Thanks in advance __________________ XC70 SE Lux 2008, Champagne (ish) VIN YV1BZ714681016186

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Jul 8th, 2015, 09:37	#4
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	See the earlier post re sat nav. Apparently they are not being updated ? Might be worth getting an aftermarket sat nav as cheaper and better . __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Jul 8th, 2015, 10:40	#5
jiwilson retired and loving it! Last Online: Jul 21st, 2022 21:24 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Salisbury	yes - read the earlier stuff - and appreciate the updates may have stopped. However i know there is a 2011 version and, possibly, a 2013 version. I am interested to know if anyone has experience of moving from 2009 to 2011 or 2013 and their opinion. Thanks for the reply. __________________ XC70 SE Lux 2008, Champagne (ish) VIN YV1BZ714681016186

Jul 8th, 2015, 13:08	#6
KFCKFC Member Last Online: Mar 30th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hampshire View Photos By: KFCKFC	I went from a 2008 to 2010 and noticed I had bird's eye view which I didn't have on a 2008. I got use to the eccentrics of the V70 RTI, mind you I came from a V50 RTI which is pretty diabolical. __________________ 2020 V90 T5 R Design Plus Had 2008 V70 SE Sport 2.5T (Manual) Had 2007 V50 SE Sport 2.0D (Manual)

Jul 8th, 2015, 13:42	#7
bolgia10 New Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2017 00:22 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Reading	I updated from 2011 to 12 and then this last 2013w20 version. I think minor improvements were made to the firmware/interface during those updates, but tweaks really, rather than fundamental changes. Having seen some older (than MY11) cars, I'd say there isn't a fundamental difference, the HW limitations are fixed. Maybe have a browse through the Manual and see if anything looks different to what you have already. In any case, I imagine those 2013 disks must be selling pretty cheaply on eBay, etc. by now... so if it was only a few quid it might be worth it, just for the map updates. Or not...

Jul 9th, 2015, 20:33	#8
volvoski Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 22:01 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: leicester	Forget the maps the system is garbage. Difficult to access or understand or indeed use. The one in my wife's old discovery was easy to use,simple and you never noticed it because it was so good. The one in the Volvo,is dire. We use our phones as it's quicker by far. The unit should have been touch screen. So much more intuitive to use.

Jul 14th, 2015, 12:59	#9
Paddy27 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2021 18:56 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Crowle	If its the same DVD system as in my 2010 v70 which is dvd based i thinks it great. Much better than the other halfs 1 series BMW. I have i think 2014 discs in there. If you want i think i have a set of 2011 or 2012 dvds knocking around i can send over?

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