Canadian-owned and operated since 1999General
Dimension
4.97" W x 3.33" H x 0.67" D (126.35 x 84.51 x 17 mm)
Weight
2.43 oz (69 g)
Display Size
4.25"W x 2.55" H (108 x 64.8 mm)
Display Resolution
800 (RGB) x 480 pixels
Display Type
multi-touch, glass, WVGA, with backlight
Battery Type
rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life
up to 1 hour
Maps & Memory
Preloaded Street Maps
yes
Data Cards
microSD™ card (not included)
Internal Storage
16 GB
Includes Map Updates
yes
Sensors
GPS
yes
Features
Garmin Real Directions Landmark Guidance
yes
Millions Of Foursquare Points Of Interest
yes
Tripadvisor Traveler Ratings
Yes
Route Shaping Through Preferred Cities/Streets
Yes
Lane Assist With Junction View
yes
Speed Limit Indicator
yes
Driver Alerts For Sharp Curves, School Zones, Red Light and Speed Camera Warnings and More
yes
General
Bright Touchscreen Display
A bright 5” high-resolution glass touchscreen display makes viewing your route clear and easy. And the modern, beautiful design looks good on any dash.
Driver Alerts
To encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness, driver alerts warn you of upcoming sharp curves, speed changes, school zones and more. Red light and speed camera warnings are not available in all regions.
Check Up Ahead
View food, fuel and rest stops along your route — and even see upcoming cities and milestones as you go.
Tripadvisor
View Tripadvisor traveler ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions along your route or near your destination.
National Parks Directory
Discover and enjoy some of America’s most treasured natural resources. Easily navigate within the parks to visitor centers, picnic areas, campgrounds and more.
Map Coverage
Your navigator includes preloaded street maps and map updates for North America, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Bahamas. Update maps and software by using Garmin Express™.
Garmin Real Directions Feature
Easy-to-understand, spoken turn-by-turn directions guide like a friend, using street names, store names and recognizable landmarks.
Garmin Drive 53
Vehicle suction cup mount
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
Documentation