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Dealer Exclusive (EX) Automotive GPS Models

Garmin occasionally releases Automotive GPS models exclusively sold by specific dealers. These models are often not listed on Garmin's website due to:

  • Limited availability
  • Different features
  • Different mapping compatibility/preloaded maps
  • Possible bundled accessories different from the Garmin devices sold on our website or other dealers

The Dealer Exclusive devices are compatible with the following City Navigator Map regions. 

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • South America
  • Southern Africa
  • Middle East and Northern Africa
  • East and West Africa

To purchase map regions as a download, see Purchasing and Downloading a New Map Region for an Automotive Device for instructions.  

To purchase map regions on a preloaded SD Card, select SD Card and the desired region on the Garmin website linked here: Automotive Maps


Dealer Exclusive Automotive Models and Descriptions:

  • NOTE: Garmin automotive models labeled EX stands for Exclusive or dealer exclusively sold devices.
  • EX models and dealer exclusive devices do not include the Direct Accessand Real Directions2 features.

Garmin Dash Cam™ 54

  • Exclusive to: Europe
  • Comparable Model: Shares the same features as the Garmin Dash Cam 55.
  • The only difference is that this model does not include a memory card.

Garmin Drive™ 5 w/ Maps EX

  • Comparable Model:  Shares the same features as the Drive 50LM. 
  • The only differences are this model does not include Canadian maps and is not traffic compatible.

Garmin Drive™ 5 EX and Garmin Drive™ 5 LMT

  • Comparable Model:  Shares the same features as the Drive 50 US.
  • The Drive 5 EX and Drive 5 LMT do not include include Canada maps.

Garmin Drive™ 6 w/ Maps EX

  • Comparable Model:  Shares the same features as the Drive 60LM.  
  • The only differences are this model does not include Canadian maps and is not traffic compatible.

Garmin Drive™ 6 LM EX

  • Comparable Model:  Shares the same features as the Drive 60 US. 
  • The Drive 6 LM EX does not include Canada maps.

Garmin Drive™ 51 LM EX

  • Comparable Model:  Shares the same features as the Drive 51 US.
  • The Drive 51 LM EX does not include Canada maps.

Garmin Drive™ 52 LM EX 

  • Comparable Model: Similar to the Drive 52.
  • This model includes maps of USA and Canada.

Garmin Drive™ 53 EX

  • Comparable Model:  Based on Garmin Drive™ 53 (traffic not included) with these notable features:
    • North America mapping.
    • Traffic is only supported when powered with a GTM 36 or 60, but supplies Garmin Traffic only, no HD traffic.
    • Mini USB connector.
    • Includes a 12V power cable, USB cable, and suction cup mount

Garmin Drive™ 61 LM EX

  • Comparable Model:  The Drive 61 US.
  • This model does not include Canadian maps.

Garmin DriveAssist™ 51LMTHD NA 

  • Comparable Model: The only difference between this exclusive and the regular DriveAssist™ 51LMT is that this device has HD traffic embedded, whereas the regular DriveAssist™ 51LMT receives traffic through Smartphone Link as a default.

Garmin DriveSmart™ 5 w/ Maps and Traffic EX

  • Comparable Model: Shares the same features as the DriveSmart™ 50LMT. 

Garmin DriveSmart™ 7 LMT-S NA

  • Comparable Model:  Shares the same features as the DriveSmart™ 61LMT-S.

Garmin DriveSmart™ 50LMTHD

  • Comparable Model: The DriveSmart™ 50LMTHD shares the same features as the DriveSmart™ 50LMT, and adds an embedded HD Digital Traffic receiver.

Garmin DriveSmart™ 55 EX

  • Comparable Model:  The DriveSmart™ 55.

Garmin DriveSmart™ 60LMTHD

  • Comparable Model: The DriveSmart™ 60LMTHD shares the same features as the DriveSmart™ 60LMT, and adds an embedded HD Digital Traffic receiver.

Garmin DriveSmart™ 66 EX and Garmin DriveSmart™ 76 EX

  • Comparable Model:  Based on Garmin DriveSmart 66  and Garmin DriveSmart 76 with these notable features:
    • North America map subscription
    • 16GB internal storage
    • Single-microphone
    • No Amazon Alexa features
    • Traffic:
      • No embedded traffic
      • Traffic is supported with the Garmin Drive app OR
      • Traffic is supported when powered with a GTM 36 with the addition of the Mini USB to USB-C Adapter
      • GTM 60 is not supported
    • USB-C connector
    • Includes a 5V, 2.4A USB-C to USB-A cable and a 12V adapter with single USB-A port.
      • No audio out jack for wired AUX stereo integration
    • BC 50 and BC 40 backup cameras are compatible

Garmin DriveSmart™ 71 EX

  • Comparable Model:  The Garmin DriveSmart™ 65

1 How Direct Access Works on Automotive Devices

2 Garmin Real Directions and Garmin Real Voice

  • The National Parks feature will not include options like Popular Areas, Entrances, Visitor Centers, etc. since this is part of Direct Access.

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