Some owners replace whole unit with Chinese Android head unit (e.g., "Seicane for Dacia") – loses steering wheel controls unless CANbus adapter added. 8. Comparison with Rivals (budget segment) | System | Dacia Media Nav Evolution | Renault R-Link 2 | VW Composition Media | Aftermarket (Pioneer) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Screen | 8" capacitive | 7" capacitive | 6.5" capacitive | 7-10" cap. | | CarPlay/AA | Yes (wired) | Yes (wired) | Yes (wired) | Yes (wireless optional) | | Native maps | TomTom (good) | Renault (mediocre) | Navi system extra | None (relies on phone) | | Audio power | 20W RMS | 25W RMS | 4x20W | 4x50W RMS | | Boot time | 15 sec | 20 sec | 5 sec | 3 sec (Linux/Android) | | Price (new) | Included in trim | €500 option | €1,200 option | €300-€600 |

Media Nav Evolution (if you get it factory-fitted). Winner for audio & speed: Aftermarket. 9. Repair & Replacement Cost (EU estimates) | Component | Gen 1 | Gen 2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Used unit (eBay) | €50-€100 | €150-€250 | | New from dealer | €400 (no installation) | €650 (no installation) | | Touch digitizer | €25-€40 (DIY) | €60 (part only) | | Bluetooth module (internal) | Not separate – replace whole board | Same | | Dealer firmware update | €50-€90 | €30-€60 |

This report covers the Media Nav (1st generation, introduced ~2012) and the Media Nav Evolution (2nd generation, introduced ~2017), which are found in Dacia Sandero, Logan, Duster, Lodgy, and Dokker models. | Feature | Media Nav (Gen 1) | Media Nav Evolution (Gen 2) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Launch | 2012 | 2017 | | Screen | 7-inch resistive TFT (low brightness) | 8-inch capacitive TFT (better outdoor visibility) | | Navigation | Internal (iGO Primo) | TomTom Navigation (integrated) | | Connectivity | USB, Bluetooth (HFP, A2DP), AUX | USB, Bluetooth, MirrorLink (later dropped), Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | | Voice Control | Basic (commands: "Destination", "Radio") | Yes, via smartphone integration | | Radio | DAB optional (late Gen 1) | DAB+ (most markets) |