Mazda Demio Skyactiv 2012 Maps

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patrickstarr

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#281319 10-Feb-2021 20:56

Hello everyone, I have just taken the plunge and purchased a Mazda and I absolutely love the car! Does anyone know if there is a way that I can update the maps to NZ roads? It is a fresh import from Japan so it doesn't have the maps for here, and the card that is in the car is a Mini B-Cas card, so not sure how to update the card, or shall I take it to a Mazda dealership to do it? Thank you!

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#2653269 10-Feb-2021 21:21

I would be surprised if an official Mazda dealer would be able to help you

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#2654393 11-Feb-2021 07:49

IME if you can get it at all, it would be ridiculously expensive. Mazda is probably the only place you could ask. Just use maps on your phone or buy a separate GPS unit. In car satnav systems, particularly of that era, were terrible.

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#2654399 11-Feb-2021 08:26

Mazda us TomTom mapping. I've seen on YouTube videos of how to update the SD card that holds the navigation files.

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#2654402 11-Feb-2021 08:36

@RUKI had a thread for 2014-2018 Mazdas with an NZ conversion of the infotainment. I know it’s not your model year, but he may be able to give you a steer on what is possible.

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#2654408 11-Feb-2021 08:58

If it’s a standard double DIN head unit you’d be better to swap it out for a modern android auto one, then you’ll always have up to date maps and traffic and won’t need a band expander