Complete Guide on Garmin Catalyst for Cars

by Carolina Johnson Marketing Specialist

Once more, Garmin is requesting a place on the dashboard of your car. The new Garmin Catalyst for vehicles is a racing performance optimizer that promises to not only assess your lap times but also help you become a faster driver using AI-driven coaching. This is in contrast to turn-by-turn navigation directions.

The Garmin Catalyst for cars appears to be an improved version of Garmin's vintage Nuvi navigator due to its potent suction cup windshield mount. The little tablet-shaped gadget, which makes its public debut on Thursday, is fueled by the 12-volt power outlet used in automobiles. It can be removed from its mount using a magnetic fast release. (A screw-in mount is included in the box for more demanding racing situations.)

Additionally included with the Catalyst is Garmin's Remote Cam adapter. Each lap is captured in 1080p by this HD camera, which is mounted high on the windshield and connected to the system.

The Catalyst will automatically collect speed, lap and segment duration, braking and acceleration data, and more utilizing its integrated accelerometers, image processing, and 10-Hz multi-GNSS positioning. Plug everything in and head to the track.

This data is compared in real-time with the recorded footage at the conclusion of each session and shown to the driver. You may compare your performance to previous sessions, replay your session with data overlay, and even jump to select laps or segments by pushing a button from the pits.

If your local track isn't listed in the Catalyst's global track database of road courses from across the world, it can also automatically build course maps.

Just drive a few circuits, move the starting line to the proper location, and give your course a name. It goes without saying that it is not intended for use on public roadways and is only intended for closed-course circuit racing. However, for the time being, this restriction prevents its use in authorized point-to-point competitions, including rallies or hill climbs.

Top features of the Garmin Catalyst for cars

Instant session analysis shows critical areas for improvement. Garmin Catalyst for cars installs in the cockpit to collect performance data and give real-time aural coaching.

On public roadways, it is not appropriate for use.
To create your car's racing line on the track automatically, True Course Positioning technology uses built-in accelerometers, image processing, and 10 Hz multi-GNSS positioning.
Receive real-time audio coaching cues in your headset or stream through your car stereo using BLUETOOTH technology.
True Optimal Lap technology uses routes you actually drove and can repeat to give you the fastest time.
Without using a computer, it analyses your data to show the best areas for gain right away on the 7" Catalyst display.
You may quickly and simply compare your performance data with earlier sessions and get quick, tailored advice.
There are displays for the best lap time, adaptive delta time, lap count, and session time.
There are road courses from all around the world in the preloaded track database.
On your Garmin Catalyst device, review specific performance data, or use Garmin Connect to obtain a summary of your data on your PC or mobile device.
To attach the Catalyst within the cockpit, use the included screw-down or heavy-duty suction cup mount.

Despite its compact size, the Garmin Catalyst for cars is incredibly powerful and stylish, and it is a pleasure to use. Real-time feedback keeps you focused on the areas that need improvement right away, which can greatly emphasize the ones that need further consideration once a session is over. Having numerous driver profiles has the benefit of preventing you from getting directions from persons with different degrees of expertise, which could disrupt your flow.