Kia Motors Sells Over 50,000 Connected Cars In India: New UVO Connect Features Introduced

The company has achieved this feat within just over 10 months of its first product launch in the country. Called the UVO Connect is an advanced and innovative connected car technology that seamlessly integrates to a smartphone.

At the start, the company launched the UVO Connect with 37 smart features that debut with the Seltos SUV last year. Over time, it has vastly improved the connected technology that now features over 50 command features.

The updated list of UVO command features includes some of the latest enhancement made by the company. This includes the new UVO voice assist wake up command, which wakes up the system by simply saying "Hello Kia".

Other updates made to the connected technology include Calling, Weather Information, Time and Date, Indian Holiday Information, Cricket Score, Media Control, Navigation Control and Climate Control.

Additionally, the UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity option offers added convenience of using the connectivity features through a Smart Watch, built on Android, iOS or Tizen operating systems.

Mr Kookhyun Shim, MD & CEO, Kia Motors India, said, "We have attained this landmark figure due to our strong determination and continuous efforts to bring innovation and next-gen technology to our customers. At Kia Motors India, we are committed to meet new consumer demands and fill the gap in what's offered to them."

He further added, "Kia's innovative UVO connect technology has brought about a significant change in the way owners engage with their cars in India. Now with the updated UVO connect features in the new Seltos and upcoming Sonet, Kia has made driving even more fun, safe, convenient and comfortable."

The UVO Connect technology also has features to secure your vehicle from getting stolen offering enhanced anti-theft features. This includes Stolen Vehicle Notification which has helped customers remotely immobilise their stolen vehicle with the help of Kia's dedicated call centre. Other safety and security features include Auto Collision notification, remote Smart Pure Air activation, and more.

Kia Motors has also introduced the country's first car Insurance that leverages the brand connected car features for its customers. The unique policy is specifically designed for the brand's customers which offers them a comprehensive benefit and claim settlements with ease and on priority. The program is being offered by Bajaj Allianz & ICICI Lombard GIC.

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Kia Motors India sells over 50,000 connected cars in the India market. It has also substantially improved the connected features by adding a host of new commands. The company is gearing up to introduce their third-connected product in the market, the Sonnet compact-SUV during the festive season this year.