Kia Seltos UVO Connect features revealed

- Kia Seltos UVO Connect will have 37 features

- UVO Connect also includes UVO Services and AI Voice Command

Kia Motors is set to launch the Seltos compact SUV in India on 22 August. Ahead of its launch, the company has revealed details regarding the UVO Connect features that it offers.

UVO Connect will come with a complimentary three year subscription. The connectivity app will have 37 features, divided into five categories including Navigation, Safety, Security, Vehicle Management, Remote Control and Convenience. Following is a list of the UVO Connect features:

Navigation

• Live car tracking

• Car location sharing

• Destination sharing from the car

• Live traffic information

• Destination set with schedule

• Find my car

• Desired destination search

• Send destination route to the car

Safety & Security

• Auto Collison Notification

• SOS-Emergency assistance

• Panic notification

• Road side assistance

• Stolen vehicle notification

• Stolen vehicle tracking

• Stolen vehicle immobilization

• Safety alert (Geo fence, TimeFence, Speed, Valet, Idle)

Vehicle Management

• Monthly health report

• Auto diagnostic alert

• Manual diagnostic alert

• Maintenance alert

Remote Control

• Remote Engine Start/Stop

• Remote AC Control

• Remote Smart Pure Air On

• Remote Door Lock /Unlock

• Remote Horn and Light 

• Remote vehicle status

• TPMS status

• Fuel level information

Convenience

• AI Voice command

• Smart Pure Air (In Car Air Quality Monitoring)

• Call centre assisted navigation

• Trip Info/Driving Behaviour

• Share My App

Additionally, the upcoming Kia Seltos will also come packed with UVO Services including remote control and remote status as well as AI Voice Command, the details of which are as follows: 

UVO Services: Remote Control

• Remote Engine/AC start (AT only)

• Remote Smart Pure Air On (AT only)

• Remote AC Control (AT only)

• Remote Door Lock & Unlock

• Remote Horn and Light

• Remote Engine Stop

UVO Services: Remote Status

• Engine On/Off

• AC On/Off

• Door Lock/Unlock

• Tyre Pressure Status

• Low Fuel Information

• Hood and Trunk Open and Close

AI Voice Command

• Interactive Voice Recognition with Indian English Support

• Phone Calling

• Date & Time

• Map Navigation & POI Search

• Media (AM/FM) Control

• Weather Info

• Temperature/Blower speed Control

The Kia Seltos is the third product in India to receive connectivity features after the Hyundai Venue and the MG Hector. The MG Hector features iSMART connectivity in the Smart and Sharp trims. In the Hyundai Venue, the BlueLink connectivity is available in the top-end SX (O) variants. Similarly, we expect UVO Connect to be offered only in the top-end trims of the Kia Seltos. We've already driven the Seltos prototype, and you can read our review here.