New RNS 510 radio navigation system for the Volkswagen Touareg

- High-resolution touchscreen in 16:9 format
- 3D map views and display of topographical map details
- Integrated 30 GB hard drive and SD card slot
- DVD drive for the playback of audio CDs and video DVDs
- Can be expanded with a hybrid TV tuner, and integrated with


Bluetooth Premium mobile phone preparation
Wolfsburg, July 17, 2007 – The new RNS 510 radio navigation system
from Volkswagen not only unites a host of multimedia functions, but it
can also be combined with a hybrid TV tuner and “Premium” Bluetooth
mobile phone preparation. Effective immediately, the RNS 510 is
available for the Touareg at a price of 2,020.00 euros.


The RNS 510 from Volkswagen is easily and systematically controlled via a
sensitive touchscreen display. Additional keys have also been provided to
support this user-friendly concept. The new system has a high-performance
processor which enables it to calculate routes extremely quickly and to
display sections of a map in 16:9 format. An integrated 30 GB hard drive
serves to store data for the navigation system and can also be used to save
audio content (MP3 / WMA). The high-resolution display now enables maps
to also be displayed in 3D, and delivers brilliant screen quality for the
playback of photos and videos. In addition, the new RNS 510 can also
display topographical map details, which is an especially useful feature for
off-road driving.


The integrated DVD drive supports the playback of common audio formats
such as MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) in addition to playing
videos (only while the vehicle is parked). Audio in these formats can also
be accessed via an SD card slot located on the front of the unit. An audio
module with ten speakers and 4 x 20 Watts of power rounds out the
high-end features of this system. The RNS 510 costs
2,020.00 euros for the Touareg.
The spectrum of use of the new RNS 510 can be expanded with a hybrid TV
tuner. This makes it possible to receive both analogue and digital (DVB-T)
channels. The reception of digital channels (dependent on local network
availability) in particular provides excellent picture quality. In addition, current
news can also be accessed via the integrated teletext feature. These
functions can only be utilised when the vehicle is parked. TV reception is
available as an option for the RNS 510 at a price of 1,190.00 euros.


Using a mobile phone is also made easier when the RNS 510 is combined
with Premium Bluetooth mobile telephone preparation. The device has a
“Phone” button for convenient operation. Pressing this button provides direct
access to the basic telephone menu. Menu functions, such as scrolling
through the telephone book or directly dialling a number on the virtual
10-digit keypad, are carried out using the touchscreen display.
The Premium hands-free kit can be ordered as an option at a price of 640.00
euros.


Note: This text and photos of the new radio navigation system can be found
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Volkswagen Communications
Product Communication
Contact: Bernd Schröder
Telephone: +49 (0) 53 61 – 93 68 67
Fax: +49 (0) 53 61 – 92 19 52
E-Mail: bernd.schroeder1@volkswagen.de