
Navi in a car refers to the built-in voice electronic navigation system of the vehicle. Many car models have a top configuration navigation version, which essentially includes an additional GPS system. The built-in car voice electronic navigation system naviA301 is a multifunctional in-vehicle computer that integrates multimedia capabilities and can perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Its functions are roughly divided into five parts: folder, multimedia, assistant, entertainment, and system. The folder system can store some commonly used functions for the car owner; the multimedia system can watch TV and high-definition DVD movies, listen to radio programs, and enjoy CD and MP3 music; the assistant system can help the car owner drive safely, manage files, and maintain the vehicle; the entertainment system can provide small games for the car owner's entertainment; and the system allows for the setting of some system parameters, including audio and video settings.

Last time my friend asked me what 'navi' in the car was, and I demonstrated it to him. It's actually short for 'navigation,' called a navigation system in Chinese. My car has a touchscreen version, where you can just say the destination or handwrite it while driving, and the screen displays the real-time route. Once, in an unfamiliar city, I relied entirely on it—it not only automatically avoided traffic jams but also alerted me to speed cameras at intersections. Nowadays, most new cars come with this feature, and some even connect to the internet for real-time traffic updates, making it much more convenient than phone navigation. After using it for a while, I found that you can select a 3D map mode in the settings, so you won’t get lost even when driving at night.

Navi is the abbreviation for in-car navigation, equivalent to installing an electronic map in your car. We veteran drivers value its real-time traffic feature the most. A quick glance every morning before heading out helps avoid congested roads, saving a lot of time. Remember to regularly update the map package, otherwise newly built roads might not show up. Nowadays, smarter navigation systems will zoom in on intersection diagrams in advance based on your speed, which is especially reassuring when driving at night or in rainy weather.

When buying the car, the salesperson specifically introduced this NAVI feature. Essentially, it's a built-in GPS navigation device that doesn't require connecting to a phone. The three most practical points are: first, the voice prompts for turns ensure you never miss an intersection; second, it can save frequently used addresses for one-touch navigation; third, it automatically recalculates the route in case of sudden road closures. Once you get used to it, you might find it more convenient than using a phone, with a larger screen for clearer viewing.


