The new ROUTE 66 MINI is the smartest compact navigator. It gives you super-sharp HighDef™ maps, free traffic info, safety camera alerts, the very latest maps and more with a compact pocketable 3.5 inch screen. Navigate door to door with the MINI · EUROPE’s preinstalled European maps.

Highlights

State-of-the-art navigation: Simply plug in and navigate straight out of the box with the MINI. The MINI’s 3.5 inch driver-friendly touchscreen and unique QuickSearch™ destination finder make this the easiest navigator to use. HighDef™ super-sharp and accurate maps, and millions of pre-loaded points-of-interest like hotels, restaurants and petrol stations get you where you want to go.
Traffic and safety built-in: Traveling with the MINI is safe and fast with FREE, built-in traffic and safety camera info.
More fun on the road: Bring your own sights and sounds on the trip using the MINI’s high-quality MP3 player and on-screen photo viewer.
Easy, inexpensive updates: ROUTE 66 Sync home software gets you ready for your next trip with free or inexpensive downloads. Easily update and personalize your MINI with new maps, voices, color schemes, weather forecasts and even Lonely Planet™ travel guides!
European map coverage with FREE updates included: This MINI comes pre-loaded with European maps. FREE map updates until the end of 2008 ensure you always have the latest geographic information. And you can always buy extra maps for new destinations via the ROUTE 66 Sync home software included in the box.
Want to go wireless? Get the ROUTE 66 WIRELESS CAR KIT – an optional accessory for the MINI – for hands-free calling on your mobile with Bluetooth, an FM link to your car stereo, built-in power charger and a light sensor that automatically switches the screen view from day to night.
Note: Free traffic information is available in B+NL & CZ & D+A+CH & DK+FIN+N+S & E & F & I. Professional traffic information which requires a one-off subscription fee is available in D, F and GB. Free safety camera information is available in B+NL+L & CZ+PL & D+A+FL & E+P & F & FIN+N+S & GB+IRL & GR & I.

Functionality

Flexible: Let the MINI calculate your optimal route, or plan your own trip with stopovers, detours and sightseeing. Lightening fast, on-the-go rerouting means your trip directions are seamlessly adjusted when you make changes to the originally planned route.
Easy to use: The MINI is simple and easy to use, with driver-friendly touchscreen icons and a compact pocketable 3.5 inch, readable screen. Clear, spoken instructions and handy features like showing you exactly which lane to choose get you to your destination effortlessly.
Smart search: QuickSearch™ high-speed destination finder provides Google-like address search functionality to make on-the-go navigation safe and fast.
Traffic info: Avoid sitting in traffic with the MINI’s built-in TMC receiver for FREE real-time traffic and road condition information.
Up-to-date: Access the latest geographic information with FREE map updates until the end of 2008 to ensure you always take the most up-to-date route.
Safe: FREE safety cameras info and a clever warning system when exceeding a preset speed limit make your journeys safe and ticket-free.
Proven: The state-of-the-art MINI is based on the award winning navigation software made by ROUTE 66 for the Nokia Navigator.
Easy on the eyes: The MINI’s special GPS signal interpolation (I-GPS) and extrapolation (E-GPS) mean a smooth map display and uninterrupted navigation through tunnels and in urban areas.
Easy on the ears: Play music and audiobooks on the MINI’s built-in MP3 player or through your car stereo (requires Wireless Car Kit).
Bring your friends with you: Upload your photos and view them onscreen with the MINI’s photo viewer and onscreen slideshow functionality.
Customizable: Add maps, Lonely Planet travel guides and weather forecast. Or change languages, pick your favorite voice, update your map display colors, and more. The MINI lets you navigate the way you want.
Comprehensive: The MINI automatically switches from car to pedestrian mode to suit the way you want to travel. On-screen exit information (like signposts) and an extensive collection of points-of-interest (such as restaurants, hotels and petrol stations) gets you where exactly you want to go.
Plan ahead: With the MINI you can browse your route onscreen before you hit the road.

Map Coverage

The MINI · EUROPE comes preinstalled with European map coverage to guide you door-to-door to your destination.
Installed coverage: Europe
Geographic data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality digital map data, and includes an extensive collection of points-of-interest, including restaurants, hotels and petrol stations.
FREE map updates until the end of 2008 ensure you always have the latest geographic information. Additional maps can be purchased using the ROUTE 66 Sync home software included in the box.

ROUTE 66 Sync home software features

Going somewhere new or just out and about? Get your MINI up to speed using ROUTE 66’s free Sync home software. Download free or inexpensive updates to get you ready for your next trip.
Maps: ROUTE 66 offers city and country level maps for 53 countries around the world.
Lonely Planet travel guides: Lonely Planet travel guides provide must-read information on local culture, activities, accommodation, attractions and more for 476 destinations around the world.
Traffic: Get real-time TMC traffic information with automatic updates and rerouting to beat the traffic.
Safety camera info: With ROUTE 66’s automatic safety camera updates you always have the latest information.
Weather: Beat the weather with area-specific forecasts around the world for up to 14 days ahead.
Voices: Choose from a selection of clear, friendly voices to help you navigate in your own language and preferred spoken style. Coming soon: dialects, funny voices, celebrities and more!
Color schemes: The MINI includes various FREE color schemes that are tuned to country specific colors. Additional color schemes are available for a number of car models!