White Navi release schedule?

[revolutn]

We just acquired an 09 touring Pilot.

The Navi DVD is naturally woefully out of date, esp since car rolled off the line in AL in June of 08 so maps are really like end of 07 compliant information wise based on missing interstate ramps and when I know they were opened.

My question is, historically what is the release schedule for Navi updates?

I know that the current one is 4.A2 and it's considered the 2012 edition, but when will the next DvD be pressed? It seem that 4.2A was released at least in Sept of 2011 if not before then.

So is it only a once per year update or quarterly / every 6 mo's?

Don't want to invest $149 in 4.A2 in Dec 11 if say in Feb or March 4.A3 is coming out for example.

Thanks
Rev

[RSQ Pilot]

Originally Posted by revolutn

We just acquired an 09 touring Pilot.

The Navi DVD is naturally woefully out of date, esp since car rolled off the line in AL in June of 08 so maps are really like end of 07 compliant information wise based on missing interstate ramps and when I know they were opened.

My question is, historically what is the release schedule for Navi updates?

I know that the current one is 4.A2 and it's considered the 2012 edition, but when will the next DvD be pressed? It seem that 4.2A was released at least in Sept of 2011 if not before then.

So is it only a once per year update or quarterly / every 6 mo's?

Don't want to invest $149 in 4.A2 in Dec 11 if say in Feb or March 4.A3 is coming out for example.

Thanks
Rev

The Honda White NAVI map database appears to get updated annually in the Fall. If you check the Navteq copy write dates on the DVDs at least it appears that way. There may be minor revisions (X.xxA#) in between which are generally points of interest changes.

From: NAVTEQ Maps ? Buy the latest map update for your GPS navigation
FAQ #28.



When will the next DVD update be available?
Update DVDs are usually released in the fall of each year. For the latest news on release dates, please consult with your Acura dealership, or check online at: The Official Acura Map Update Site..

[revolutn]

Yea, looks like annually in the fall is right based on what I've found.

Also there's this:

2012 White DVD Map Update v4.A2 - 2009

From the Hondanavi site FAQ # 21