Technical details
| Latest map guarantee |
Y |
| Advanced lane guidance |
Y |
| Rich Points of Interest |
Y |
| Extra-slim design with sleek 5.0" glass touchscreen |
Y |
| Map Share technology |
Y |
| Safety preferences |
Y |
| Speeding alert |
Y |
| QuickGPSfix |
Y |
| Fast Route Planning |
Y |
| Richer maps |
Y |
| Help Me! emergency menu |
Y |
| Eco Routes |
Y |
GPS type
| Bicycle |
N |
| Camper/Caravan |
N |
| Golf |
N |
| Truck |
N |
| Auto |
Y |
| Outdoor (hiking, trekking) |
N |
| Geocaching (GPS stash hunt) |
N |
| Marine (chartplotters, sounders) |
N |
| Sport (fitness, running) |
N |
| Aviation |
N |
Navigation
| Live Traffic Message Channel (TMC) |
N |
| Live service |
N |
| Traffic Message Channel (TMC) |
N |
Radio
| Supported radio bands |
Not supported |
12.7 cm (5.0 ") 16:9 LCD (480 x 272 pixels), 252 g
Begin navigating with the TomTom START 55—the biggest, best in basic navigation, with maps covering the United States. With a 5” screen, you get a much better view of the road ahead. The START 55 includes our TomTom Maps with IQ Routes and Map Share technology, which keeps you up-to-date with dynamic road changes, every day.
<b>United States</b>
Pre-installed map of the United States
<b>13 cm (5") touch screen</b>
See more and drive easy with an XXL screen. Touch screen technology gives you the easiest operation to make using your device a pleasure.
<b>Advanced Lane Guidance</b>
Clearly shows which lane to take at junctions so you don't miss your turning. On the most difficult highway intersections, realistic 3D representation of the junction keeps you relaxed and safe.
<b>Map Share</b>
Some things change overnight and can delay your journey. Map Share helps you deal with the more frequent road changes. Daily Map changes include dynamic updates like new speed limits and blocked roads. Avoid detours and get to your destination even faster.
<b>IQ Routes</b>
The world's biggest database of real travel times is built into every TomTom device. Which means you'll get the fastest routes and most accurate arrival times. It's genius!
<b>Latest Map Guarantee</b>
If a new map for your device is available within 30 days of first use, you can download that map once for free via tomtom.com.
<b>QuickGPSfix</b>
QuickGPSfix speeds up the time it takes to fix your GPS position to help you drive off more quickly.
<b>Rich maps</b>
You are ready to go with the rich maps. IQ Routes gives you arrival times you can rely on. And with a wealth of Points of Interest, such as phone numbers and opening times, you have even more information at your fingertips.
<b>Points of Interest</b>
Your pre-installed map has Points of Interest from gas stations to hotels, so you are sure to find what you want.
<b>Speeding alert</b>
Alerts you when you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode.
<b>Help Me! emergency menu</b>
You can find help with local emergency service information at your fingertips. From hospitals to roadside assistance, this information will be useful in any area.
<b>Safety preferences</b>
Recommends driving breaks; warns when approaching places of worship or schools; unpaved road warnings; reminds you not to leave device in car; hides map view above a selected speed; reminds you which side of road to drive when abroad.
<b>Fast route planning</b>
No more waiting around - your route is calculated in a matter of seconds, so you get on your way much faster than ever before.
<b>Eco Routes</b>
Driving with these fuel-efficient routes saves you money as well as reducing your impact on the environment.
