Filed under: CES, Technology, Kia
The
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas kicks off this week and the first major announcement from the automotive world comes from Kia in the form of its UVO (short for "your voice") infotainment system.
Co-developed by Microsoft and based on the Windows Embedded Auto software, UVO is similar to Ford's beloved
SYNC system, offering users the ability to rip music from CDs and integrate an MP3 player, with a heavy focus on voice commands. Utilizing Microsoft's next generation voice technology, two distinct profiles are stored in the system allowing users to access different elements of the UVO system through voice commands or through the 4.3-inch color touch screen. A back-up camera is also included in the setup, however, it appears that UVO won't be available without the screen, unlike Ford's system.
Although pricing has yet to be announced, UVO is set to launch on the
2011 Kia Sorento this summer and is expected to filter throughout Kia's line-up over the coming year.
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