Now that the IQ Routes system is included in both its One and XL ranges, TomTom has also released a model which includes the Live services that were previously reserved for its high-end GO models.

What's left at the top?

After this change, there isn't much to distinguish these earlier models from the new XL Live.  It might be missing a media player, an FM transmitter or a remote control, but none of these hold it back from getting you where you need to go.

Low price, but high in feautres

For just £220, TomTom has put all of its satnav knowledge into the XL Live Europe, and there are country-specific versions for even less.  That means that this new model could well put an end to the most expensive GPS systems, or at least cause a serious price adjustment.  In either case, we won't be complaining ...

> Test: TomTom XL Live Europe

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