Not all navigation SD cards are interchangeable. Each car manufacturer uses a different navigation system, and each system requires a specific card format, map licence, and software version. This guide helps you find the correct card for your vehicle.
How to Find the Right Navigation SD Card
There are three things you need to know before ordering:
- Your car’s make and model (e.g. VW Golf, Ford Focus, Mercedes A-Class)
- Your car’s navigation system name (usually shown in the system menu — e.g. “Discover Media”, “Sync 3”, “Garmin Map Pilot”)
- Your map region (Western Europe, Eastern Europe, USA/Canada, Australia, etc.)
Navigation SD Cards by Car Brand
Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat
VW Group cars use several navigation systems depending on the year:
- Discover Media / Discover Pro – SD card in glovebox slot. Covers all VW, Skoda, Seat and CUPRA models from 2016 onwards.
- RNS 315 / RNS 510 – Older system, SD card inserted in the front of the head unit.
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Ford
Ford uses the SYNC navigation platform across most models (Focus, Fiesta, Mondeo, Kuga, S-Max, Galaxy):
- Ford SYNC 2 / MFD – 2013–2018 models, SD card in the front USB/card slot
- Ford SYNC 3 / MCA – 2018–2022 models, SD card behind the screen or in glovebox
- Ford F12 / FX – Specific to Transit and commercial models
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Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes uses the Garmin Map Pilot system on most A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, and GLA models (2012–2020):
- A213 V20 / V22 – C-Class, E-Class, GLC from 2016–2019
- A218 V20 / V22 – A-Class, B-Class, GLA, CLA from 2014–2018
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Nissan
Nissan navigation SD cards cover the LCN2 and LCN3 systems found in Qashqai, Juke, Leaf, X-Trail and Navara models.
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Mazda
Mazda Connect systems use a TomTom-based SD card. Available for Mazda 3, Mazda 6, CX-3, CX-5, and MX-5 — with separate editions for Europe, USA/Canada, and Australia.
Renault
Renault offers several navigation systems across their range:
- R-Link – Clio, Captur, Megane from 2012–2018
- TomTom Live – Connected navigation for Megane, Scenic, Kadjar
- Carminat TomTom – Older Megane and Laguna models
Not Sure Which Card You Need?
Check the label on your current SD card — it usually shows the system name, version number, and region. Then search our catalogue by car brand to find the matching 2026 update.
Still unsure? Contact our team with your car make, model, year, and current map version — we’ll confirm the correct card for you.