[September 02, 2010]

Garmin® n�vi® Gets Personal at a Low Price, Bringing n�Route Technology to Entry-Level Devices

Garmin International (News - Alert) Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced two new series of budget-friendly n�vi personal navigation devices. The n�vi 2200 and n�vi 2300 families feature multi-stop route planning, route previews and innovative n�Route technology with trafficTrends™ and myTrends™ to make the daily commute or vacation travel easier than ever.

"Mixing business with pleasure, the feature-filled 2200 and 2300 products prove there's a n�vi for every lifestyle and every budget," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "At work, at home and on vacation, we're all trying to do more with less, and these n�vis can help you save time, save money and save gas every day, on every trip."

For the busy parent or college student focused on multi-tasking and making the most of every minute and dollar, the n�vi 2200 series with a 3.5" touchscreen interface fits easily into a pocket or purse, features easy-to-use multi-stop routing to plan daily errands and activities, and includes Garmin's ecoRoute fuel-efficient navigation to help drivers conserve fuel and money along the way (www.garmin.com/ecoroute). For those everyday trips, n�vi 2200 models automatically remember your frequent favorite destinations and use myTrends to predict your destination without you needing to activate a route, displaying your travel time and best route. For vacations, n�vi 2200 models' enhanced pedestrian mode can provide public transit options through optional cityXplorer^™ content. Available for many major cities and areas at www.garmin.com, cityXplorer helps you navigate like a local by foot or using a combination of buses, metro and suburban rail systems.

For the jet-set professional heading across town or across the world, n�vi 2300 models feature a widescreen 4.3" touchscreen display that lets users preview multiple routes. Cross-country travelers and commuters alike will appreciate the high-end features of the n�vi 2360LT without the high-end price tag (News - Alert). Wherever their appointments take them, n�vi 2360LT owners can go hands-free with Bluetooth wireless technology and compatible phones, or get efficient routing and realistic arrival times with trafficTrends, which recommends routes using historcal data and recurring trends that Garmin has collected about traffic in your area at any given time of day. Many of the new n�vi models even feature free lifetime traffic alerts, denoted by the "LT" in the product name.

The dual orientation of n�vi 2360LT is ideal for use while driving or walking, as it lets users see their preloaded maps and intuitive menus in landscape or portrait modes. And the road ahead comes to life with n�vi 2360LT through 3D terrain and shaded topography that provides unrivaled context and situational awareness. When driving, travelers with n�vi 2360LT and other compatible n�vis can tap into ecoRoute HD, an easy-to-install device that transforms n�vi into a real-time diagnostic computer. This not only provides fuel and mileage reports, but you get more accurate fuel consumption/conservation data by tapping into the vehicle's diagnostic system.

All of the newly announced models in the 2200 series and 2300 series feature millions of preloaded points of interest and turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names, and certain models feature a speed limit indicator that displays speed limits for most major roads and alerts drivers who are exceeding the limit. Preloaded mapping is also enhanced as North American coverage (2250, 2250LT, 2350, 2350LT and 2360LT) includes Mexico. Coverage of the lower 48 states (2200, 2300) now also includes Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and the Cayman Islands. The transatlantic model, n�vi 2370LT, includes detailed mapping for North America and Europe.

To compare features and find the best n�vi for your activities, budget and lifestyle, visit www.garmin.com/ontheroad and use the helpful sort and compare filters. For more about pricing and availability, as well as information about Garmin's other products and services, go to www.garmin.com, www.garmin.blogs.com and www.garmin.com/pr.

About Garmin International Inc.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications - most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin's products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin and n�vi are registered trademarks, and n�Route, trafficTrends, myTrends, ecoRoute and cityXplorer are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 26, 2010, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-Q is available at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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