The EV route planning function is the cornerstone of Kia’s latest software update, but it includes several smaller yet interesting upgrades as well. Among them is the introduction of the music discovery service Soundhound. The software identifies songs played on the radio and will download song title and artist information from the server, displaying them on the main screen.
Lastly, the latest software update features new and improved icons and symbols which bring fresh nuances to the interface, as well as adjustments to the menu structure. These adjustments include easier menu navigation and improved visibility of certain icons and sub menus.
Overall, the software update provides Kia customers with significant benefits in terms of convenience and ease of use. These improvements are available for many existing Kia models as software updates and will come standard with all new models – starting with the EV9. For further information on the availability of the new update, please refer to the list of eligible vehicles available to download.
MY22 vehicles which have telematics are eligible to get all these updates via over-the-air (OTA) technology*. The OTA campaign started on 3 July. For previously produced vehicles, customers can get those updates manually installed in the car when downloaded through the Navigation Updater Portal.