Add parameters to the map

From his Kia Connect storethe Korean firm offers functionality that will become increasingly common among car manufacturers: individual personalization of your vehicle by adding options after delivery. A practice inspired by German manufacturers such as BMW, which in particular offers the option to activate the use of heated seats after the sale for a monthly subscription.
While we’re not used to high option prices from Asian manufacturers, Kia is getting the ball rolling with its new EV9 SUVwho will be able to enjoy à la carte options directly in the Kia Connect Store through the Kia Connect app for annual subscription.
“Kia Connect Store puts the power in the hands of our customers, giving them the freedom to customize the car to their needs and choose the upgrades they want”Sjörd Knipping, vice president of marketing and products at Kia Europe and managing director of Kia Connect, said: “We’re excited to offer these enhancements that enhance the vehicle and provide the ability to add new features and keep the vehicle up-to-date throughout full ownership, all with just a few clicks. »

Kia Connect Store: subscription from 89 euros per year

In practice, it will be possible to take advantage of new functions and new à la carte digital services that will improve the capabilities and performance of your Kia vehicle.
THE proposed functions will include Remote Smart Park Assist 2.0, an automated remote parking system for your car, Acceleration Boost, which allows you to improve the performance of your engine (currently only available in Germany), music streaming or even remote software updates.
In the future, the catalog of functions offered by the Kia Connect Store will expand to include functions of the infotainment system, personalization of your car, driver assistance systems, GPS navigation or even performance enhancements. In addition to the new Kia EV9, other models of the brand will be able to receive this service: they should be produced from 2022 and be equipped with the latest Kia infotainment system.

On a budget, Kia Connect Store options are available for starters with an annual subscription. from 89 euros per year. This price corresponds to the provision of twice-yearly remote updates of the GPS maps and infotainment system after the first year of free updates.

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