Kia Now Offering Android Auto & Apple Carplay on All Models

Mar 7, 2016

Kia has developed a reputation in recent years of being a leader in technological innovation. Not only does the South Korean automaker include all the latest bells and whistles in its vehicles, it also strives to make them user friendly and helpful. Kia’s move to include Android Auto and Apple Carplay in all new models hitting Kia dealerships in coming months is the latest example of the company’s commitment to successful tech integration.

An End to Distracted Driving

Android and the Apple iOS are two of the leading operating systems for smartphone devices. Android Auto and Apple Carplay allow users to connect iOS or Android to their vehicle’s infotainment system. Users will be able to control all features of their smartphones, including calls and navigation, from their vehicle’s dashboard interface. New Kias with both options will begin showing up at Kia dealers late this year and, within 18 months, all new Kias will have the two systems.

Because all features are now linked to the dashboard system, drivers will no longer struggle to make calls, operate the navigation system, or send texts while on the road. They’ll be able to run everything from the dashboard interface, thus reducing distracted driving. Eliminating distracted driving is an important safety priority, as some experts assert that it is just as likely to cause accidents as drunk driving.

Kia is the first automaker to offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in all its models, another feather in the cap of this remarkably tech-savvy company. Kia is leading the way, leaving many high-end automakers like BMW, Mazda, and Land Rover in its wake as it embraces the latest in automotive support technology.

Kia Continues to Impress

Kia is rare among automotive companies in that its embrace of technology has largely been successful. Other auto makers incorporate the latest electronic gear in their vehicles, but their tech is often clunky or has an awkward user interface (Anyone remember the voice control system in the Mazda 6?). Kia has integrated technology that is easy to learn and use, and it is reliable.

Kia’s successful use of technology is another sign that the South Korean automaker has come a long way from its status as a bargain basement import in the 1990s. In the past decade, Kia has greatly improved the quality of its vehicles, hiring top designers, and using better quality materials and components to produce cars with luxury-class amenities that still retain a highly competitive price. A growing number of consumers are realizing the change, as evidenced by booming sales numbers for Kia.

Bill Barth Kia, a leader among Bismarck, N.D. area car dealers, strives to provide a comfortable and fun car-buying experience for consumers. With a huge selection of Kia cars, trucks, and SUVs, the Bill Barth Kia dealership is the place to go to find the best value for your dollar. To schedule a test drive, call 701-667-9999, or just visit Mandan auto dealers at Bill Barth Kia.