Hema launches HX-2+ GPS Navigator

Whether navigating through dense urban streets or exploring remote offroad locations, the new generation Hema HX-2+ GPS Navigator enables travellers to plan, experience and share their adventures.

The HX-2+ features hundreds of thousands of HemaX Digital moderated listings including Hema Maps verified Points of Interest (POI) such as camping sites, caravan parks, hotels, motels, rest areas, boat ramps, fuel stops, tourist spots, post offices and much more.

Leveraging iconic Hema Maps offroad mapping and guidance, powered by HemaX Digital, the HX-2+ GPS Navigator was officially released to the Hema Maps community today (28 February).

Hema Maps Executive Chairman, Sam Hayward, said Hema Maps is pleased to be working with our partners at HemaX Digital and Directed Technologies to release the new HX-2+ GPS Navigator.

“This new generation navigation device promises to deliver unparalleled precision so that our customers can explore Australia with confidence,” Sam said.

“The HX-2+ also connects to the Hema Maps Cloud so explorers can map their own adventures and also get inspired by the community of Hema Maps 4WD and touring enthusiasts.”

Hema Maps — led by the iconic Hema Map Patrol — has mapped more than 700,000km of tracks and 550,000km of unsealed roads throughout Australia.

Key Features of the HX-2+ include:

● Offroad mapping and guidance technology, powered by HemaX Digital, the leading supplier of bespoke navigation solutions for remote use.  

● On-road navigation with turn-by-turn guidance, powered by HERE Technologies, the global leader in automotive navigation.

● Access to Hema Maps’ state-of-the-art offroad vector map, providing a fast, detailed, multidimensional offline mapping experience.

● Hema Maps’ iconic adventure maps for popular offroad touring regions.

● Multi-GNSS support, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS satellites that allow for tracking in more challenging environments.

● Trusted Hema Maps ANZ-wide topographic mapping coming soon.

● Over 100,000 HemaX Digital moderated POIs and over 40,000 Hema Maps verified Points of Interest (POI).

● Online tools for planning trips, editing track recordings and viewing community content via Hema Maps Cloud, which can be synced to your device.

● Capacitive touch screen — 7in 1024 x 600 IPS screen with multi-touch panel.

● 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM 

● Compatible with Hema’s new range of reversing cameras

● Wi-fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.0

● 850mAH li-poly battery with up to two hours of battery life

● Map and software updates via wi-fi

● Includes three years of free Gold Hema Maps Cloud Membership

● Includes three-year ‘Hema Protect’ Warranty

● A range of extra accessories are available

Sam says improvements to the hardware and software design make this edition of the HX-2 easier to use.

“In addition, it has double the memory on both RAM (now 4GB) and internal memory (now 64GB), better GPS connection with a new GPS receiver to make connection to GPS satellites more consistent and better warranty coverage from one to three years,” he added.

The HX-2+ package includes a new hard carry case to protect the device when not in use (or to store other valuable items), as well as a suction mount, 12V/24V 2A car charger, USB-A to USB-C heavy-duty charging cable and quick start guide.

The HX-2+ GPS Navigator will retail for $849.95. It is available online at Hema Maps and at all leading outdoor retailers.

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