TomTom to provide embedded PND for Toyota's Yaris

While we've certainly heard quite a lot about Toyota and its purported partnerships of late, the most recent one looks to be fairly set in stone. Reportedly, TomTom announced at the Frankfurt auto show that "the latest Toyota Yaris will come with the option to include a TomTom portable navigation device (PND) as part of the vehicle's built-in radio system." Apparently, the device will be "embedded into the radio system" itself and will provide "full radio integration with the car's speakers." Not a bad option for a low-end ride, we say.

[Via Stuff]

[kyle allen @ Sep 11th 2007 11:53PM]

toyotas pretymutch rule, i have 200k miles on mine

[SteveMB @ Sep 12th 2007 8:11PM]

Whoopdy do, Bazel! Toyota trucks had more recalls than cars sold in 2005+2006! You people make me laugh!

[kyle allen @ Sep 12th 2007 9:48PM]

@ steve

um... my toyota still has almoste 200k miles whether you like it or not. plus it gets like 30 mpg, buy a toyota before you start judgeing them.

[TIMMAH! @ Sep 11th 2007 11:57PM]

It's about freakin' time! What's the incremental cost to the manufacturer, what maybe $100?!?

[Paul @ Sep 11th 2007 11:58PM]

Yeah, Toyota's are cool, an the Yaris is nothing like a Toyota, cuz it sucks donkey rear.

[DickHardknocks @ Sep 12th 2007 12:13AM]

buy a REAL CAR and you'll get a navigation device - OEM factory installed.

[Desmond Suarez II @ Sep 12th 2007 12:17AM]

It is 12:15 Where is the give away post? I guess I will just go to bed now.
-Desmond

[Typhoid Mary @ Sep 12th 2007 12:23AM]

I think someone else went to bed a bit to early...

[LinkDJ @ Sep 12th 2007 12:22AM]

I think they're out of stuff... although 32 * 3 < 100

[Typhoid Mary @ Sep 12th 2007 12:26AM]

Ya, maybe they ran home to look for some stuff to give away--I'm sure they have a few freebies laying about gathering dust :)

[gtsaigt @ Sep 12th 2007 12:30AM]

I think they broke.... give too many giveaway?

[Typhoid Mary @ Sep 12th 2007 12:35AM]

Well I hope THIS counts for my entry. Since this giveaway my internal clock has reset for engadget giveaway time and now they go and throw it all out wack! Fecking bastards!

:)

[Griffin Hall @ Sep 12th 2007 12:38AM]

Top 100.

[mac65 @ Sep 12th 2007 12:40AM]

Time for a new GPS

[will @ Sep 12th 2007 1:10AM]

GPS? Yummy

[Peter @ Sep 12th 2007 3:04AM]

Actually a nice thing since the TomTom docks into the speed signal of the car to provide guidance also in tunnels. Additionally the thing carries Bluetooth and iPod connectivity including browsing via the TomTom's touch screen. For use on the go or updating waypoints etc you can remove the TomTom at any time and use it on battery.

Already started selling in Europe, see a picture at
http://www.toyota.es/Images/28_yaris_wp_800_tcm274-603496.jpg

Of course the other European option of having the other head units combined with Toyota's TNS300 DVD navigation unit remains available

[El in AZ @ Sep 12th 2007 10:03AM]

This is simply a Toyota rebadge of the Eclipse (Fujitsu) AVN2210P. This unit is already available - for any car - at Circuit City, Best Buy or your local stereo shop.

http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/2007/04/20/eclipse-avn2210p-from-fujitsu-and-tomtom/

[Jeff Harlan @ Sep 12th 2007 3:49AM]

you're great!

[Rynth @ Sep 12th 2007 4:06AM]

Doesn't make me want to buy a Yaris though...

[PJK @ Sep 12th 2007 5:58AM]

Low end my ass, I have the AYGO which is even smaller and I wouldn't trade it for a BMW...

Well I would but then I'd sell the BMw and buy a new AYGO!

[macdumpy @ Sep 12th 2007 7:12AM]

Get the car for free, just pay for services.