Product Description
Welcome to smarter driving with the Garmin DriveSmart 86!
- Enjoy easy-to-see maps on a bright, crisp 8″ high-resolution display.
- Talk to me. Enjoy convenient Garmin voice assist for directions and hands-free calling.
- Get guidance and warning about Environmental Zones on your route.
- Know the best places along your route with Tripadvisor® traveller ratings.
- Get a heads-up with driver alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more.
- Make all the right moves with clear, detailed map updates of Southern Africa.
Note: Tracks4Africa GPS Maps are NOT included.
NOTE: The Garmin DriveSmart 86 is usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days.
2 Year Warranty.
Please Note: For latest product details refer to garmin.com. Note that Garmin products are only for sale in South Africa. For warranty and returns see our Cancellation and Returns Policy.
Attention MAC users: The Garmin DriveSmart 86 unit runs on an Android Operating System, so you cannot access it from a MAC computer.
(Note: the unit is accessible on a Windows PC)
If you’re purchasing downloadable GPS maps, you’ll need an SD card. After purchase, we’ll send full instructions. You’ll write the image file (.img) to the SD card using an SD card reader or your MAC’s adapter slot (if available). We recommend a minimum SD card size of 4GB.
LARGE DISPLAY
This Garmin DriveSmart 86 8″ navigator, with its bright, high-resolution edge-to-edge touchscreen, lets you easily see important information displayed in landscape or portrait mode.
HANDS-FREE CALLING
Built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology lets you sync your compatible smartphone to Garmin DriveSmart, so you can make calls without taking your hands off the wheel.
LIVE FUEL PRICES
Connect with the Garmin Drive app to get updates of real-time fuel prices along your route.
WIRELESS UPDATES
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity makes it easy to keep your maps and software up to date without using a computer. On-screen cues show when new updates are available.
DRIVER ALERTS
To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more. Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions.
FIND PLACES BY NAME
Preloaded Foursquare® data makes it easy to find new shops, restaurants and millions of other popular places.
CHECK UP AHEAD
A useful Up Ahead feature shows upcoming stops for food, fuel and other milestones — such as upcoming cities — along your route.
EXTRA USB CONNECTION
A dual USB charger, included with your Garmin DriveSmart navigator, provides an extra charging port for phones, tablets or other electronics in your vehicle.
VOICE ASSIST
Need directions? Just say the word. Garmin DriveSmart responds to your spoken requests and then navigates to wherever you need to go.
LIVE TRAFFIC AND WEATHER
Avoid delays, and find timesaving detours with live traffic when paired with your compatible smartphone (enabled with Bluetooth and GPS) running the Garmin Drive™ app. Also, view weather forecasts, current conditions and animated radar – all on the Garmin DriveSmart 86.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
See text messages and other notifications from your phone displayed right on the Garmin DriveSmart 86 navigator’s screen when paired with the Garmin Drive app.
ENVIRONMENTAL ZONE ROUTING
Get guidance and warning about Environmental Zones on your route.
TRIPADVISOR
View TripAdvisor traveller ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination on your Garmin DriveSmart 86.
GARMIN REAL DIRECTIONS™ FEATURE
Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognisable landmarks. For example, “Turn right after Tom’s Auto Body.”
MAP COVERAGE
Drive confidently with the latest map updates and preloaded street maps for Southern Africa.
SEE BEHIND YOUR VEHICLE
When you pair this Garmin DriveSmart 86 navigator with a compatible Garmin Backup Camera (sold separately), you can easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles behind your vehicle.
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