Visteon China Technical Center Introduces Its First Integrated Navigation System Tailored for the China Automotive Market

SHANGHAI, China - Visteon Corporation recently launched its first automotive integrated navigation system completely designed at the Visteon China Technical Center and tailored for Chinese consumers. Debuting on the Chang'An Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) Mondeo -- Zhi Sheng Ghia Hi and Mondeo -- Zhi Sheng Ghia D, both renowned for their unique human machine interface (HMI) and advanced technologies, the navigation solution features an integrated digital radio, DVD, advanced user-friendly HMI and climate controls.

Capitalizing on its automotive intellect, product development capabilities, and vast localization expertise, Visteon was able to provide CFMA with a high-end solution at an accelerated speed. Product development time from award to launch was 11 months, much faster than the industry's traditional 18 to 24 months development cycle.

"The integrated satellite navigation system provided by Visteon for our latest Mondeo -- Zhi Sheng Ghia Hi and Mondeo -- Zhi Sheng Ghia D is a leading-edge product. Visteon's China Technical Center team ensured that our first navigation system for China had high feature content compared with the market's current offering. We were also impressed by the speed at which they were able to develop this unique solution tailored for Chinese consumers," said Roger Liu, deputy program director, Chang'An Ford Mazda Automobile.

A development first for the Visteon China Technical Center, the system is based on an existing radio and DVD platform, to which is added an advanced navigation system. A comprehensive benchmarking exercise was carried out at the start of the product development phase to ensure the highest features content currently available in any Chinese vehicle in the C/D car segment.