onX Offroad Launches New onX Navigation Feature for 4×4 Enthusiasts

November 5, 2024

onX Offroad, the leading navigation app for off-road enthusiasts, is excited to announce the launch of the onX Navigation feature. By delivering turn-by-turn directions directly in the app, onX Navigation offers a seamless and reliable experience for adventurers exploring local trail favorites or remote destinations, far from cell service.

A Seamless Offroad Navigation Experience

For offroad adventurers, reliable navigation is critical to making informed decisions and safely exploring unfamiliar terrain. Until now, many users had to rely on third-party navigation apps for turn-by-turn directions. With the introduction of onX Navigation, customers can build a route, choose a point of interest (POI), or find a spot on the map and instantly get directions to that place while remaining within the onX ecosystem. onX Navigation is like a co-pilot to the most remote places a vehicle can access.

One of the standout aspects of this feature is its ability to work in Offline Mode, which allows users to access turn-by-turn directions even when they’re out of cell range. By downloading offline maps in advance, offroaders can explore remote areas confidently, knowing that navigation continues uninterrupted, regardless of connectivity.

“We are thrilled to offer our users a solution that allows them to explore confidently without relying on external tools,” said onX Senior Product Manager, Val Zolyak. “With onX Navigation, our users will have a more integrated, reliable, and enjoyable experience, helping them focus on the trail ahead and the adventure at hand. WIth the addition of turn-by-turn voice commands, they can stay focused on the trail when conditions and terrain go from easy to extreme, or the weather comes in and reduces visibility.”

Key Features of onX Navigation:

Offroad-Specific Guidance: Tailored for dirt roads and offroad use, the feature provides detailed driving directions to selected destinations such as to waypoints, onX Trail Guide rated trails, forest roads, and POI such as a lookout or camp spot.
Voice Commands: Adventurers can rely on audible turn-by-turn directions, allowing them to keep their eyes on the trail.
Offline Mode (iOS Platform Only): Turn-by-turn navigation remains fully functional in areas without cell service, thanks to the ability to download maps for offline use.
Navigate Along User-Created Routes: Users can build custom routes in advance and receive turn-by-turn directions as they follow these user-designed paths, ensuring they stay on track throughout their adventure.
Real-Time Rerouting: Should users miss a turn, the app will automatically reroute them whether they are within cell range or offline.
Multiple Map Orientations: Users can switch between different map views, such as Landscape, Portrait, North-up lock, tilted perspectives, and top-down views, to suit their navigation preferences.
Connected Driving Experience: The feature is compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto, delivering navigation directly to in-dash displays for a smoother in-vehicle experience, while also allowing users to search for nearby trails and content all from their in-dash screen.

Excitement Builds as the Feature Rolls Out

“This is the kind of feature that gets you pumped to hit the trail,” said onX General Manager, Rory Edwards. “onX Navigation is for anyone who craves adventure and needs to keep their focus on the trail in front of them. Whether you’re tackling rocky climbs or cruising through desert washes, this feature keeps you dialed in, letting you enjoy the thrills of the trail while knowing exactly where you’re headed.”

Enhancing the Off-Road Experience

As onX continues to expand its platform, the onX Navigation feature marks a major step in providing a more comprehensive and convenient experience for outdoor adventurers. The new feature represents onX’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge tools designed to make offroad exploration more intuitive, enjoyable, and stress-free.

This feature is slowly trickling out to Premium and Elite onX Offroad subscribers through winter and will be available for the iOS and Android Mobile Apps, CarPlay and Android Auto.

For more information about onX Offroad and the new Turn-by-Turn Navigation feature, visit https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app or download the app from the App Store or Google Play.