Garmin DriveSmart 86
SIMPLIFY YOUR DRIVE
Whether it’s a family vacation, weekend getaway or your daily commute, the 8" Garmin DriveSmart™ 86 sat-nav brings new levels of freedom, convenience and peace of mind to your time on the road. Garmin voice assist helps you easily find and navigate where you want to go.
Enjoy easy-to-see maps on a bright, crisp 8" high-resolution display.
Know the best places along your route with Tripadvisor® traveller ratings.
Get a heads-up with driver alerts for sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more.
Make all the right moves with clear, detailed map updates of Australia and New Zealand.
Welcome to smarter driving.
LARGE DISPLAY
This 8" sat-nav, with its bright, high-resolution edge-to-edge touchscreen, lets you easily see important information displayed in landscape or portrait mode.
HANDS-FREE CALLING
Built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology lets you sync your compatible smartphone to Garmin DriveSmart, so you can make calls without taking your hands off the wheel.
LIVE TRAFFIC AND WEATHER
Avoid delays, and find timesaving detours with live traffic when paired with your compatible smartphone (enabled with Bluetooth and GPS) running the Garmin Drive™ app. Also, view weather forecasts, current conditions, animated radar and storm alerts.
SMART NOTIFICATIONS
See text messages and other notifications from your phone displayed right on the navigator’s screen when paired with the Garmin Drive app.
WIRELESS UPDATES
Built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity makes it easy to keep your maps and software up to date without using a computer. On-screen cues show when new updates are available.
Just look ahead and drive.
DRIVER ALERTS
To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings and more. Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions. Learn more about purchasing an update subscription on Garmin's website.
TRIPADVISOR
View Tripadvisor traveller ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.
FIND PLACES BY NAME
Preloaded Foursquare® data makes it easy to find new shops, restaurants and millions of other popular places.
GARMIN REAL DIRECTIONS™
Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognisable landmarks. For example, "Turn right after Tom’s Auto Body."
CHECK UP AHEAD
A useful Up Ahead feature shows upcoming stops for food, fuel and other milestones — such as upcoming cities — along your route.
MAP COVERAGE
Drive confidently with the latest map updates and preloaded street maps for Australia and New Zealand.
SEE BEHIND YOUR VEHICLE
When you pair this sat-nav with a compatible Garmin Backup Camera (sold separately), you can easily see vehicles, pedestrians and other obstacles behind your vehicle.
General
| Physical Dimensions | 7.60" W x 4.70" H x 0.77" D (19.20 x 11.90 x 1.80 cm) |
| Display Size | 6.80" W x 4.20" H (17.20 x 10.70 cm); 8" diag |
| Display Resolution | 1,280 x 800 pixels |
| Display Type | Multi-touch, glass, WSVGA colour TFT with white backlight |
| Dual-orientation display | |
| Weight | 295.2 g (10.41 oz) |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 hour |
Maps & Memory
| Preloaded Street Maps | |
| Data Cards | microSD™ card (not included) |
| 3-D Buildings and Terrain | |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB |
| Ability to Add Maps | |
| External Memory Storage | microSD™ card (not included) |
| Includes Map Updates |
Sensors
| GPS |
Camera Features
| Backup Camera Compatible | Yes (BC™ 40) |
Navigation Features
| Garmin Real Directions Landmark Guidance | |
| Millions of FourSquare Points of Interest | |
| TripAdvisor Traveler Ratings | |
| Route Shaping through preferred cities/streets | |
| Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) | |
| Includes Traffic | |
| Lane Assist with Junction View (displays junction signs) | |
| Bluetooth calling | |
| Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads in Australia and New Zealand) | |
| Driver Alerts for sharp curves, school zones, red light and speed camera warnings and more |
Advanced Features
| Smart notifications via app | |
| Wi-Fi map and software updates | |
| Access to live services via app (traffic, weather, etc.) |
Connectivity
*As of 14/10/2021 | |
| Requires Bluetooth-enabled smartphone | |
| Requires cellular data connection | |
| Works with vehicle stereo | Connect via AUX (cable sold separately) or Bluetooth |
In The Box
- Garmin DriveSmart 86 LMT-S
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Vehicle power cable (USB-C to USB-A)
- CLA adapter
- Documentation
