Navman’s latest dash cam sees nearly 360 degrees of your car

Once a niche device for enthusiasts, dash cams have quickly evolved into a popular security companion for motorists. A common complaint about early dash cams is that they can’t pick up side impacts, like when a car drifts out of its lane on a busy highway. That’s what the new Navman MiVue True 4K Pro Surround attempts to resolve.

It’s the brand’s first three-camera dash cam: a front unit, a rear unit, and an in-car unit. It’s this latter camera that adds the side-view functionality touted by Navman. Placed inside the cabin of a vehicle, the camera’s 170-degree field of view sees out the side windows, recording footage in the unfortunate event of a sideswipe.

The viewing angles from each of the three cameras. Image: Navman.

Taking a closer look at the Navman MiVue True 4K Pro Surround system, the video resolution warrants a mention. The front camera uses an 8MP sensor capable of capturing full 4K footage at 30fps. That’s unlike some dash cams that upscale lower-quality footage, which might not reproduce as much detail, like license plates. Meanwhile, the cabin and rear cameras record in 1440p.

It costs $529 in Australia, slightly more expensive than the two-camera Uniden Dash View 60R released last year. The cost includes a 128GB MicroSD card, while the MiVue can also transmit footage using Wi-Fi to a phone app.

Other than recording footage, the MiVue True 4K Pro Surround also provides real-time driving assistance. Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) warnings alert you when veering out of lanes, in addition to front and rear collision alerts.

New Navman MiVue dash cam range

Alongside the three-camera system, Navman also updated its entry-level and mid-range dash cams.

Sharing the same full 4K resolution front cameras, the $349 MiVue True 4K DC and the $279 MiVue True 4K DC round out the mid-range devices. Both share a similar feature set, with the DC kit including a 1080p rear camera, while the non-DC variant only includes the front camera.

At the more affordable end of the scale, the Navman MiVue 270 Safety front dash cam costs $179. It saves money by sporting a 2.5K resolution camera, cutting Wi-Fi connectivity, and not including a MicroSD card. Navman’s entry-level dash cam still includes most of the safety features of the pricier models, like ADAS warnings, GPS-tagged footage, and safety camera alerts.

Navman’s motorbike dash cam also got an upgrade. Image: Navman.

Last but not least, Navman also released the $349 MiVue Rider DC Helmet Camera, upgrading its dash cam for motorcyclists. It’s a front and rear camera that attaches to helmets via a magnetic mount, recording in 1440p at 30fps. There’s also the option to record in 1080p at 60fps for smoother footage.

All of Navman’s new dash cams are out now online and via major Australian tech retailers.

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