What is Kia Connect?

What is Kia Connect? Many Maple Grove drivers might refer to the Kia tech suite as “UVO” which is now rebranded as Kia Connect. The Kia connect features mirror UVO, but learn the differences between Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect with us, at Cornerstone Kia in Elk River! Learn how to use Kia Connect and all its features down below, then browse through our new vehicle inventory.

Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect Differences

Now that you know what is Kia connect, its important to know the Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect differences to see all the advanced Kia Connect features you can explore throughout Andover. Let’s take a look at the Kia Connect Features down below:

New Kia Connect Features:

• Kia Stolen Vehicle Recovery System: This system assists law enforcement in the recovery process with location sharing and immobilization capabilities.
• Map Over the Air (OTA) Updates: This system monitors street conditions, traffic throughout Minneapolis, and additional updates to provide best and alternative routes.
• Fully Refreshed Kia Access App: To learn how to use Kia Connect, it can be accessed through the touchscreen infotainment system in your Kia and through the new Kia Access App on your smartphone.

Other Feature Highlights:

• Wi-Fi Hotspot 4G LTE: This hotspot allows upto five devices to connect.
• Enhanced Voice Assist: Control settings like climate zone, steering wheel heat, and your audio system.
• On-demand Find My Car with Surround View Monitor: Uses the vehicle cameras to capture images and surroundings.
• Connected Routing: AI will determine the best route, predict and evaluate road conditions, and live monitoring and data.
• Last Mile Navigation: Get walking directions through Kia Access on your phone when in close proximity.
• Connected Weather: Real weather updates.
• 911 Connect and Enhanced Roadside Assistance: If your airbag deploys, this system will automatically call 911 and connect to 24/7 roadside.
• Smart Speaker Integration: Use the smart speakers on compatible devices to remotely interact with Amazon Alexa 7 or Google Assistant.

When Does Kia Connect Roll Out?

The Kia Connect system will become available in the 2022 EV6, then officially roll out as a feature in the 2023 Kia Sportage. Currently, drivers can download some Kia Connect features through the UVO portal.

Visit us at Cornerstone Kia

Now that you’re familiar with how to use Kia Connect and the differences between Kia UVO vs. Kia Connect, check out our walk around videos then contact us to view them for yourself!