Description
Enjoy smarter, easier and more confident journeys with the Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS Sat Nav. Featuring a bright 6-inch high-resolution touchscreen, preloaded European maps and advanced navigation technology, this dedicated satellite navigation system is designed to make everyday driving and longer road trips more convenient.
Whether you're commuting to work, exploring Ireland or planning a driving holiday across Europe, the Garmin DriveSmart 66 provides clear directions, helpful driver alerts and real-time traffic information to help you reach your destination.
With Garmin voice assistance, Bluetooth hands-free calling, built-in Wi-Fi and regular map updates, this advanced car sat nav combines reliable navigation with modern connected features.
Bright 6-Inch High-Resolution Touchscreen
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 features a crisp 6-inch edge-to-edge touchscreen that makes navigation information easy to read.
With a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels, the display provides clear maps, detailed road layouts and easy-to-follow driving instructions.
The responsive touchscreen makes it simple to enter destinations, adjust settings and explore available routes.
Its compact design also allows convenient positioning on your vehicle's windscreen using the included suction cup mount.
Preloaded European Maps
Travel confidently throughout Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe with preloaded European road maps.
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 includes detailed mapping for countries across Europe, making it particularly useful for international driving holidays and business travel.
Whether you're navigating unfamiliar cities, exploring scenic countryside or travelling between countries, the device provides turn-by-turn directions to help you stay on course.
The included map updates help keep your navigation information current as road networks change.
Real-Time Traffic Information
Avoid unnecessary delays with live traffic information through the Garmin Drive smartphone app.
When connected to a compatible smartphone, the DriveSmart 66 can display current traffic conditions and suggest alternative routes around congestion.
This feature is particularly useful when travelling through busy cities or during peak commuting hours.
Live traffic information requires a compatible smartphone with the Garmin Drive app and an active data connection.
Garmin Voice Assistant
Keep your attention on the road with Garmin's convenient voice assistant.
Simply speak supported commands to search for destinations and access navigation functions without manually entering information on the touchscreen.
Voice assistance makes it easier to interact with the device while driving.
The feature supports selected languages and is designed to provide convenient hands-free navigation.
Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling
Stay connected while driving with Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Pair the Garmin DriveSmart 66 with a compatible smartphone to make and receive calls through the sat nav's built-in speaker and microphone.
This allows you to communicate without holding your phone.
Bluetooth connectivity also supports useful smartphone integration features.
Garmin Real Directions
Enjoy straightforward navigation instructions with Garmin Real Directions.
Rather than relying exclusively on street names and distances, this feature provides directions using recognisable landmarks, buildings and traffic lights where available.
This makes unfamiliar routes easier to follow, particularly when navigating busy urban areas.
Helpful Driver Alerts
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 includes useful driver alerts designed to improve awareness of upcoming road conditions.
Depending on the route and available mapping information, alerts may include:
- Sharp bends
- Speed limit changes
- School zones
- Railway crossings
- Speed camera locations
- Driver fatigue reminders
These features provide additional information to support safer and more confident driving.
Drivers should always follow road signs and local traffic regulations.
Tripadvisor Ratings and Foursquare Points of Interest
Discover useful places along your journey with integrated Tripadvisor traveller ratings and Foursquare points of interest.
Search for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other destinations directly through your sat nav.
This is particularly convenient when travelling through unfamiliar areas or planning stops during a road trip.
Up Ahead Route Information
Plan your journey more effectively with Garmin's Up Ahead feature.
This convenient function displays useful upcoming locations along your route, including petrol stations, restaurants and nearby towns.
It helps you identify suitable places to stop without interrupting your navigation.
Built-In Wi-Fi for Easy Updates
Keep your sat nav updated without connecting it to a computer.
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 features built-in Wi-Fi, allowing you to download compatible map and software updates directly to the device.
When updates are available, the sat nav can notify you so you can keep your navigation system current.
An internet-connected Wi-Fi network is required.
Clear Junction and Lane Guidance
Navigate complex road layouts with greater confidence using Garmin's junction view and lane guidance features.
The device provides visual assistance when approaching motorway exits and complicated junctions.
This helps you identify the appropriate lane before reaching an important turn.
Compatible with Garmin Reverse Cameras
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 can connect to selected compatible Garmin wireless reverse cameras.
When paired with a supported camera, the sat nav can display a view behind your vehicle to assist with reversing and parking.
Compatible reverse cameras are sold separately.
Rechargeable Battery and Vehicle Power
The Garmin DriveSmart 66 includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery offering up to one hour of operation away from vehicle power.
For longer journeys, the supplied vehicle power cable allows continuous operation while driving.
The included vehicle charger also provides an additional USB charging connection for a compatible device.
Ideal for Everyday Driving and European Road Trips
Whether you're navigating busy Dublin streets, travelling across Ireland or exploring Europe by car, the Garmin DriveSmart 66 provides practical navigation features to make every journey easier.
With its large touchscreen, detailed European maps, voice assistance, live traffic information and Bluetooth connectivity, this versatile GPS sat nav is an excellent choice for drivers who want a dedicated navigation system.
Key Features
- 6-Inch Touchscreen: Bright high-resolution edge-to-edge display.
- European Maps Included: Preloaded road maps covering Ireland, the UK and Europe.
- Map Updates Included: Keep road information current.
- Live Traffic Information: Receive traffic updates through the Garmin Drive smartphone app.
- Garmin Voice Assistant: Control supported navigation functions using voice commands.
- Bluetooth Hands-Free Calling: Make and receive calls with a compatible smartphone.
- Garmin Real Directions: Clear directions using recognisable landmarks.
- Driver Alerts: Warnings for sharp bends, speed changes and other road conditions.
- Tripadvisor Ratings: Discover recommended hotels, restaurants and attractions.
- Foursquare Points of Interest: Find useful destinations along your journey.
- Up Ahead Feature: View upcoming fuel stations, restaurants and towns.
- Built-In Wi-Fi: Convenient wireless map and software updates.
- Junction View: Visual guidance for complicated road layouts.
- Lane Guidance: Helps identify the correct lane before junctions.
- 3D Mapping: Displays supported buildings and terrain.
- Reverse Camera Compatibility: Works with selected Garmin wireless cameras.
- Rechargeable Battery: Up to one hour of battery operation.
- 32GB Internal Storage: Space for maps and navigation data.
- microSD Card Support: Expand available storage with a compatible memory card.
- Windscreen Mount Included: Convenient installation in your vehicle.
Technical Specifications
General
- Brand: Garmin
- Range: DriveSmart
- Model: DriveSmart 66 EU MT-S
- Manufacturer Part Number: 010-02469-10
- Product Type: Car GPS Satellite Navigation
- Colour: Black
- EAN: 0753759281168
Display
- Display Size: 6 Inches
- Display Resolution: 1280 × 720 Pixels
- Display Type: Colour TFT
- Touchscreen: Yes
- Edge-to-Edge Display: Yes
- Display Width: 145mm
- Display Height: 81mm
Navigation
- GPS Navigation: Yes
- Preloaded European Maps: Yes
- Map Updates Included: Yes
- Turn-by-Turn Directions: Yes
- Garmin Real Directions: Yes
- Junction View: Yes
- Lane Guidance: Yes
- 3D Buildings and Terrain: Yes
- Speed Limit Display: Yes
- Driver Alerts: Yes
- Tripadvisor Points of Interest: Yes
- Foursquare Points of Interest: Yes
- Up Ahead Feature: Yes
- Custom Route Planning: Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Garmin Drive App Compatibility: Yes
- Live Traffic: Via Compatible Smartphone
- Hands-Free Calling: Yes
- Smart Notifications: Yes
- Voice Assistant: Yes
- Wireless Map Updates: Yes
Storage
- Internal Storage: 32GB
- Memory Card Support: microSD
- Memory Card Included: No
Power
- Battery Type: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Battery Life: Up to 1 Hour
- Vehicle Power Connection: Yes
- Vehicle Charger Included: Yes
Dimensions and Weight
- Width: 152mm
- Height: 86mm
- Depth: 19mm
- Product Weight: 175g
- Packaged Weight: Not Confirmed
Compatibility
- Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android
- Garmin Reverse Camera Compatibility: Yes
- Built-In Dash Camera: No
- Amazon Alexa Built-In: No
What's in the Box?
- Garmin DriveSmart 66 GPS Sat Nav
- Vehicle Suction Cup Mount
- Vehicle Power Cable
- Vehicle Power Adapter
- Product Documentation
