Pioneer’s in-car navigation becomes a factory option on Suzuki XBee, with a 9-inch display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Suzuki Connect and 3-year map updates.
2025-12-19T14:12:36+03:00
2025-12-19T14:12:36+03:00
2025-12-19T14:12:36+03:00
Pioneer says its in-car navigation has been added to the factory options for the new Suzuki XBee (Crosstby), which Suzuki launched in October. For a model known for its friendly styling and practical interior, it feels like a natural step: alongside updated safety and comfort tech, the brand has refreshed the infotainment side as well.The unit centers on a 9-inch HD display with a bezel tailored to the dashboard’s contours. The focus is on clear map legibility and straightforward route guidance, and the large, neatly integrated screen should make information easy to take in at a glance. Crucially, the feature set goes beyond basic navigation.The system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, includes an HDMI input, Bluetooth, and USB, and can work with Suzuki-branded accessories, including a dashcam. There’s also integration with Suzuki Connect services: notifications can appear on the screen, and when needed there’s quick access to Suzuki Trouble Support. It’s the kind of connectivity bundle that covers everyday use without fuss.A practical touch is free map updates for three years after the car is purchased. Compatibility with multiple satellite positioning systems is claimed, and useful functions include alerts for wrong-way driving on expressways and toll roads. The system can also display feeds from the surround-view cameras and show selected vehicle data such as remaining range and average fuel consumption. Thoughtful details like these tend to pay off in daily driving.
Pioneer’s in-car navigation becomes a factory option on Suzuki XBee, with a 9-inch display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Suzuki Connect and 3-year map updates.
Michael Powers, Editor
Pioneer says its in-car navigation has been added to the factory options for the new Suzuki XBee (Crosstby), which Suzuki launched in October. For a model known for its friendly styling and practical interior, it feels like a natural step: alongside updated safety and comfort tech, the brand has refreshed the infotainment side as well.
The unit centers on a 9-inch HD display with a bezel tailored to the dashboard’s contours. The focus is on clear map legibility and straightforward route guidance, and the large, neatly integrated screen should make information easy to take in at a glance. Crucially, the feature set goes beyond basic navigation.
The system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, includes an HDMI input, Bluetooth, and USB, and can work with Suzuki-branded accessories, including a dashcam. There’s also integration with Suzuki Connect services: notifications can appear on the screen, and when needed there’s quick access to Suzuki Trouble Support. It’s the kind of connectivity bundle that covers everyday use without fuss.
A practical touch is free map updates for three years after the car is purchased. Compatibility with multiple satellite positioning systems is claimed, and useful functions include alerts for wrong-way driving on expressways and toll roads. The system can also display feeds from the surround-view cameras and show selected vehicle data such as remaining range and average fuel consumption. Thoughtful details like these tend to pay off in daily driving.
