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Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator
Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator
$499
Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator
010-02469-20
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Make your driving experience more convenient with Garmin’s DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator. A reliable companion for your everyday commute and trips, this navigation system offers easy-to-understand driving directions and alternate routes to avoid traffic. It also sends you helpful alerts so you know ahead of time when you’re driving in a school zone, railroad crossings, or if there is an upcoming turn. Whether it’s a family vacation to the beach or driving to your favourite restaurant, this DriveSmart 66 sat-nav has got your back!
Key Features
- Reinforced Road Safety: Drive more safely using the Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S! This handy GPS navigator is equipped with driver alerts that warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, railroad crossings, school zones, and many more.
- Easy-Read Display: View important information and map details with ease. Garmin’s DriveSmart 66 features a bright 6-inch edge-to-edge touchscreen TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display with 1280 x 720 resolution.
- Hands-Free Operations: The built-in Bluetooth technology lets you sync your compatible smartphone to the DriveSmart 66 and make calls without taking your hands off the wheel. It can also display text messages and other notifications from your phone for added convenience.
- Smart GPS: With its voice assistant feature, you can easily speak commands, and the Garmin navigator provides you with quick responses. Now you can focus on the road while navigating to your destination!
- Live Traffic and Weather Updates: Dodge traffic jams and find quick detours as this satellite navigation unit shows you alternative routes along the way. It also notifies you of weather forecasts, current conditions, and storm alerts.
- Handy Apps: Integrated with Foursquare and TripAdvisor, this handy sat-nav lets you explore various popular restaurants, entertainment venues, and other attractions near you or along your route. Also, its Up Ahead feature shows you nearby food stops, fuel stations, and upcoming cities.
- Preloaded Maps: Garmin’s GPS Navigator comes preloaded with New Zealand and Australian maps so that you can find your destination from unfamiliar areas with ease.
- Wireless Updates: Thanks to the unit’s built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, it is easier to keep your maps and software up-to-date without having to connect to a computer.
- Battery Life: The Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator has a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery that can last up to one hour.
- What’s in the Box: The box contains the Garmin DriveSmart 66, Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable (USB-C to USB-A), CLA adapter, and Documentation.
| Brand | Garmin |
|---|---|
| Product Type | In-Car GPS |
| Model Number | 010-02469-20 |
In-Car Devices
| Preloaded Street Maps | Yes |
|---|---|
| Map Update Function | Yes |
| Live Traffic Alerts | Yes |
| Features (In-Car Devices) |
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Display
| Screen/Panel Type | TFT (Thin Film Transistor) |
|---|---|
| Screen-Size | 6" |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Card Type | microSD |
| Memory Card Included | No (Sold Separately) |
Battery
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion (Li-ion) |
|---|---|
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 1 hour |
Connectivity
| Wired / Wireless | Wireless |
|---|---|
| Connectivity Type | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Dimensions
| Product Width | 15.2 cm |
|---|---|
| Product Depth | 1.9 cm |
| Product Height | 8.6 cm |
| Product Weight | .17 kg |
Warranty
| Manufacturers | 12 Months |
|---|
Expert Reviews
Customer Reviews
Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator is rated
out of
5 by
31.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Classyguy from
The only GPS you will ever need
This is a fully featured GPS at a bargain price easy to set up but I recommend installing Garmin Express program on your PC and using it for updates initially. I have previous Garmin favourite places saved there so it was easy to replicate on this new one. The Bluetooth is a savoir as my vans Bluetooth is a dog to set up and now my phone access is simple. Voice commands are great but you need passengers to be quiet and have no wind noise.
If you are not going to use it for a few weeks do a total power off by holding the power button until you get the message to shut down this will keep your battery charged unlike normal power off which only puts it to sleep and the battery will go flat requiring time before full functionality returns.
I would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Date published: 2024-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
energy guy from
Simply the best
This GPS is absolutely brilliant, set up is easy the magic starts just say ok Garmin and tell it where you want to go and you’re on your way. Hands free safe navigation ten out of ten from me.
Date published: 2023-02-28
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Did the job
It dose the job, didnt give me a bum steer at all.
It did take a few hours to update out of the box.
Good bang for ya buck.
Date published: 2023-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jontext88 from
User friendly and quality hardware.
As Good a stand alone GPS device you can now buy. Tom Tom don't make hardware anymore and only do maps for your phone. Navman are completely exiting the business end of 2026. Garmin are still in it 100% and you can tell. coming from other brand device i was going to be hard to please but i was pleasantly surprised to find the hardware great and the software driving it both good and user friendly. Your GPS device Has to user friendly to You to be really useful. Definitely worth the money.
Date published: 2025-01-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Andrew B from
Garmin GPS
Ordered on line very quick responce and fast delivery product excellent very happy with it easy to set up
Date published: 2023-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dulcie KM from
Garmin 66
This garmin navigator does it all for you it is the best in size too and very detailed.
Date published: 2023-07-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Panny from
The good and the bad of Garmin
Drivesmart 66 is another great car GPS helper from Garmin, and at a decent price. My ancient Nuvi was also an excellent device in its time, but this new one is a significant upgrade. That's the good; now for the bad: As a company, you stink, Garmin. You do so, because, unlike for my old Nuvi, for which you included a good paper manual, you force your customers to go online for a digital PDF version. Well, Garmin, not every one on this planet has a smart phone, or a tablet – yet – which means that one without the 'benefit' of either of those timewasters would need to lug a laptop computer with him or herself on a trip. That's if they had such. As it happens, I have several such, on one of which I have converted the PDF to A5 size, and printed and bound the result into a book-form manual. But what of those without the benefit of the means and ability to do so? Yes, you stink, Garmin. On the other hand, my supplier, Harvey Norman, of New Plymouth, New Zealand, was, as usual reliable in delivery and price. Thank you, Harvey Norman staff.
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Roverleen from
Excellent
Works great. I love the super clear display you can read the streets very clearly on the map. The only downfall is that it doesn't seem to recognize some of the addresses I have asked it but compared to my last one this one is a dream to use
Date published: 2024-05-15
Delivery
We aim to dispatch orders within 2 days. Delivery costs are calculated based on your location and the size of your order. Furniture may take up to 8 weeks to deliver as most products are made specifically for your order. Some Customer Direct products are shipped from overseas and may take longer to arrive. Some goods may take longer to deliver if a product is currently not in stock. A staff member will contact you where this occurs.
Easy returns
If you feel your product has failed a Consumer Guarantee (as defined by New Zealand Consumer Law) then don't worry you can easily return it to your local Harvey Norman store. We'll even pay for the postage if you live in an area where there is no store. Our returns policy covers any purchased item ( conditions apply).
- Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator
- Vehicle suction cup mount
- Vehicle power cable (USB-C to USB-A)
- CLA adapter and documentation
can I load POI CSV files on to this device
Hi Trevor, the Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT‑S supports custom POIs, but CSV files cannot be used directly on the device. Instead, you must use Garmin’s free POI Loader software to convert CSV files into a .GPI file and upload it to the GPS. Once loaded, the POIs are accessible on the device under Custom POIs. This information is sourced from Garmin Support documentation and POI installation guides.
Date published: 2026-05-11
I am heading to the UK later this year. Can UK maps and navigation be added to this unit?
Hi, the Garmin fully supports UK & Ireland and Full Europe maps, either via Garmin’s official map updates or via a microSD map card if extra storage is needed.
Date published: 2026-04-20
I want a gps for car that has live traffic showing quickest routes to avoid congestion that doesnt rely on a smartphone/ other device or app. Older tomtoms called it live services. No need to connect to any device for data with traffic in exact time FREE
Thanks for your question Kendra. Yes, It provides live traffic updates and suggests alternative routes to help users navigate around traffic jams. The device can be paired with a smartphone via the Garmin Drive app to receive these real-time updates. Trust this helps! ^CO
Date published: 2025-08-07
Can I load in my truck information so it shows me legal routes and avoid low bridges etc for use in Australia?
Great question Scott! No, it is not designed for truck-specific routing. While it allows you to input vehicle dimensions, it does not have the advanced mapping and routing capabilities needed for accurate truck navigation. You would want the Garmin dēzl™ range. Trust this helps! ^CO
Date published: 2025-07-18
Does this unit show motorway exits with an actual picture of the exit like my current Garmin
Thanks for your question. According to Garmin, the DriveSmart 66 MT-S does display motorway exit information, including visual cues. When approaching an exit on a motorway, the device will show a detailed view of the exit, including the road name, exit number. Hope this helps! ^CO
Date published: 2025-05-01
Can I conect to a camera
Hi Peter, the Garmin DriveSmart 66 MT-S GPS Navigator does not have the capability to connect directly to a camera. It is designed primarily for navigation and does not support camera integration
Date published: 2025-04-28
To use the live traffic feature do you need to have you phone connected to device
Great question Kendra! Yes, The device relies on a connection to your smartphone via Bluetooth, GPS, and the Garmin Drive app, to access live traffic information, updates, and routes. Trust this helps! ^CO
Date published: 2025-03-29
Can i set my vehicle (campervan) in the drivesmart 66 mt-s
Great question Dave! Yes, you can set your vehicle type on the device to optimise routing for your vehicle type. Tap on settings and select your type, including cars, motorhomes, trailers, and bicycles. Hope this helps1 ^CO
Date published: 2025-03-11
