Kia has been on a roll and they're planning to give the proverbial ball yet another nudge in 2012 by introducing the second-generation UVO eService. After making its first debut at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, it promises a lot of add-ons, which compete not only with the telematics services offered by some of its closest competitors, but those offered by luxury brands as well.
Perhaps the most significant evolvement of the UVO eService is the fact that the second-gen variant is compatible with smartphone technology. Henry Bzeih, explains, "With smartphone penetration nearing 50-percent in the U.S., UVO e Service extends our award-winning system's abilities for telematics. The development focus for UVO e Services was to deliver the connectivity, services, and notifications valued by vehicle owners while also adding safety features, diagnostic information and innovations such as our parked vehicle locator to create user-friendly experiences that exceed people's expectations."1 Bald Hill Kia would like to add that beyond the first-generation UVO eService hands-free capabilities (communication and entertainment management capabilities), users will also now be able to operate in-car navigation systems via simple voice activation.
What else does the forthcoming, second-gen UVO e-Service from Kia promise? A lot. To present all of the technology's features and benefits in what we believe is the most easy-to-digest format possible, Bald Hill Kia has compiled a bulleted list below.
Second-Gen Kia UVO eService Features & Benefits
- Hands-free calling- Hands-free access to music
- Hands-free navigation
- Crash notification assist
- Roadside assist
- Automatic vehicle diagnostics
- Manual vehicle diagnostics
- Scheduled vehicle diagnostics
- Vehicle maintenance reminders
- eServices guide
- Trip info.
- Virtual driving awards
- Send2Car
- Curfew limit
- Speed alert
- Geo fencing
- Car care Web
- Park assist
As you can see, it's a crazy, long list. If you're interested in learning more about each of the bulleted items' specific functions, feel free to contact us today. Or, simply swing by Warwick Kia dealership during our regular business hours. And remember, you can expect to see the second-gen Kia UVO eService available in new Kia models at Bald Hill Kia, starting later this year.
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