[OutbackJon]

The OEM nav is poop. That said, I keep mine updated as a backup to my backup. I use Waze on my phone for almost all navigation, since it's constantly updated and road closures, etc. are readily available. I use a stand-alone GPS program (CoPilot) on my phone that has it's own updated maps, in the event I'm in an area with no cell/data service, which causes Waze to not work properly.

But more to your question, here's the site that you can buy updates. You'll need the SD card from your nav unit.

I believe the current base map is dated 2023 or maybe even 2022. When I questioned them about it, they said that was when the data was gathered, so the year may lag. In my experience over the last few years, a yearly update is the best that can be hoped for with this nav unit.

Naviextras.com - Map updates for your navigation device and more...

subaru-na-mapupdate.naviextras.com

 

[OutbackJon]

Okay... here's a question. Do I need to buy the new map first, and then it will read the SD card??

No. I had to have it recognize the card, then it told me what update was available.