BMW and MINI in the UK have launched a new range of portable navigation devices in co-operation with Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Available through the BMW and MINI dealer network, Garmin StreetPilot and nüvi 350 models are now on sale from £299, including VAT.
Regardless of model, all Garmin units are attached to the windscreen using the suction-cup mounting bracket supplied. This ensures that the navigation maps and instructions are in the driver's line of sight while driving. To further increase safety levels, customers are able to use a Safe mode that prevents information being entered into the unit while the car is moving.
Steve Nash, BMW's Aftersales Director, said: "BMW and MINI have been evaluating the portable navigation marketplace for the last six months to ensure that any product we offer is of the highest quality with simple-to-use, logical menus and a high specification. In Garmin, we have found a range of products that meets all those criteria while being offered at a competitive price."