Hyundai integrates Google Places in its navigation systems

Hyundai Motor Company has implemented Google Places in its navigation systems. All vehicles equipped with the ccNC infotainment system and the latest software update installed will get access to this service.

This includes the models Kona, Santa Fe, Tucson, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 9. The integration has been in progress since June 2025 – also for vehicles already sold to customers.

Google Places offers numerous advantages for users and expands the navigation options in the vehicle with a comprehensive address database of numerous points of interest. It provides additional information such as opening hours, descriptions, and photos.

Google Places offers users a smarter and more powerful navigation experience. This ensures that all Hyundai drivers have access to Google’s extensive location data, which covers more than 200 million locations, making it easier to find destinations.

Address entry is faster and more intuitive, displaying suggestions for locations as text is entered. In addition, Google Points of Interest provides detailed descriptions, ratings, filters, and brand lists to simplify the discovery of restaurants, attractions, and businesses.

Hyundai and Google have continuously expanded their partnership in recent years to offer next-generation navigation and infotainment experiences. The two companies intend to continue this cooperation in the future.