I suspect I know the answer, but I’d like to hear how the UConnect/Garmin navigation compares with Google Maps. Does the traffic data help? Does it have any smart navigation capabilities?
I had Uconnect NAV on my Compass and now have just google maps working thru CarPlay and have not had any issues but there are limitations but no wrong directions.
Google Maps supports offline usage - you specify what area to download and it stores it on your phone. This includes navigation data and points of interest.
I like the Uconnect nav on the highway. It gives much more information and communicates turns and lanes better. I also like being able to go full screen. It is easy to find food or hotels, too. I also like Waze, as it communicates police (I don't speed, but I still like this) hazards, wrecks, and traffice very well. That said, I've entered the location of police, but I haven't seen it show where others have reported them yet. I've only been using it for a couple weeks, though, and haven't taken a long trip using it. For whatever reason, Waze only recently started working for me with Android Auto. It had problems pinpointing location prior to what I'm guessing was a recent update.