Hyundai integrates Google Places

MUNICH: Hyundai Motor 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, the new Santa Fe, the new Tucson, the new Ioniq 5 and 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, photos, and impresses with its user-friendly address entry thanks to a powerful autocomplete and improved free text search.

Google Places offers users a smarter and more powerful navigation experience – in line with Hyundai's philosophy.

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.