Alpine introduces the new NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive, a high-performance black box navigation module that enhances the functionality of Alpine’s in-dash AV head units: The Alpine iXA-W404 and IVA-W505. Putting the navigation drive makes your regular Alpine car stereo into an extraordinary audio-video-and-navigation solution.

The NVE-M300 measures only 4 3/8 in. by 4 1/8 in. by 1 in. and is designed to be mounted in an inconspicuous location, like behind the dashboard. Connect it to your Alpine AV head unit and the GPS Navigation Drive adds a fully-integrated routing experience.

The little black box features an innovative OnPoint Advanced GPS Positioning, which ensures that the vehicle’s icon stays accurately positioned on the map, even where it is difficult to receive GPS reception like tunnels, around tall buildings, or under forested areas. This is achieved by satellite-linked GPS data, solid-state gyro sensor, and accelerometer technologies to deliver improved performance.

The Alpine NVE-M300 is also easy-to-use with its graphical user interface combined with voice-guided driving directions. Drivers can easily identify landmarks such as one-way streets, junctions, buildings, and other landmarks with big and bright icons, while large buttons provide easy identification of commands or maneuvers. The text-to-speech technology gives drivers turn-by-turn driving instructions, including street names, freeway numbers, and even exit names.

The Alpine NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive is available to consumers for $450, which solds separately from iXA-W404 and IVA-W505. All products are available at authorized Alpine dealers.