Panasonic Debuts Strada GPS in U.S.

By Nino Marchetti
May 08, 2007

Consumer electronics company announces they are making available their popular GPS entertainment system to American drivers.

Panasonic unveiled today a sleek new mobile navigation system for automobiles which is its first such offering in the United States. The Panasonic Strada CN-NVD905U, priced at around $1,800, should be available now.

Driving related features include Bluetooth integration with a cell phone for hands-free driving and optional connectivity to a Panasonic rear view camera.

"With its incredible performance, Strada is a best-seller in Japan, and we intend to really put it on the map and establish Panasonic as a leader in the U.S. mobile navigation market," said Rob Lopez, national marketing manager for Panasonic's Mobile Electronics Division, in a statement.