MG Sat Nav

[Gonzales Bojangles]

So I'm just wondering if the inbuilt satnav is any good.
I'm very satnav-curious. I try them all: Google Maps, Waze, ABRP, TomTom.... but I can't find one that's just right. Either too much bumff on the screen, not trusting the routing, adding stops etc. Obviously using the built in navigation would be simplest, but is it any good? Is the routing ok? Does it spot and avoid traffic?
Anyone any experience with it?

 

[nem]

I tried it briefly but i didnt like the looks of it..

Kinda just using ABRP now because it can also get the SOC through AA. It will easilly plan longer trips with up to date map and charger information etc.

 

[Jazzyboy]

The sat nav like all other in cars will never be as good as Google and I guess Apple. However I have used it for a couple of short journeys and it works well. Just to note the Sat Nav settings are linked to the other safety features of the car so you cannot avoid using it

 

[5teep]

I use a tablet and TomTom's android app, not found anything better so far. The TomTom app via Android Auto also works but is missing a few features (like reporting speed cameras).

 

[salty]

Only used it once (MG4) it was fine.

 

[LenEV2016]

The sat nav like all other in cars will never be as good as Google and I guess Apple. However I have used it for a couple of short journeys and it works well. Just to note the Sat Nav settings are linked to the other safety features of the car so you cannot avoid using it

Not entirely true as some cars run Google automotive as their operating system (Renault, polestar, Volvo) which is really good.
Tesla's is really accurate
Cupra have a supported sat nav system which brings live traffic updates and charger info (available or not) also very accurate.

 

[Mark B]

Here maps is good. It was sold by Nokia to a consortia of car manufacturers some years back and became the in car system for several manufacturers. Not sure if that's still the case. I have 'HERE we go', CoPilot GPS, Google Maps and the Maps app on my iPhone. Google Maps seems to cope well with including a local restricted access MOD road into routes when the others exclude it until you are on it. I use the S5 in car one quite often as you then et the simple navigation next to the speed indication which is safer than glancing sideways.

I do also use the apps on the iPhone and I keep them all as they all have some features the others don't so I swap around depending on the journey I'm planning. Even on familiar routes I sometimes let the built in satnav give me a route and I then mute it. If I come across roadworks, traffic issues etc. I can take a turning and let the satnav sort out the new route. Just one thing less to worry about if the need should arise.