Kia Stinger Navigation Map Update

[Chapindad]

That just made my day. I do not want to buy the map updates but every year or two or if I am doing a big trip. The software update being free is great news.

 

[Stinger73]

Thanks. I didn't know Kia maintained a web presence for updates. This isn't some kind of update that comes through the wireless in the car then? We have to download it to some kind of media and go through an update process?

The Stinger doesn't have wireless in the US, it uses your cell phone to update the half ass app.

 

[Stinger73]

it's odd we have to update the infotainment OS when most auto makers do it through service. Well I don't mind as along as it doesn't wipe out the navigation. Only parts of Europe gets free nav updates and of course Canada gets a better app as their Stingers have cell capability yet Canada has one of the highest cost Cell services in North America. But KIA pays it to offer a way better app. Supposedly too much of an effort for the US yet not too much of an effort for the failing K900......

 

[mldavis2]

The GT2 is wifi enabled so if you are within wifi range of your house (sitting in the garage for example) you should be able to update via your own wifi router. I don't know how far down the trim line that applies.....

 

[Manchuz]

Did the update this morning. Took about 20 min. for the actual update. Haven't had time to test out Apple Carplay to see what changed. The update process of downloading the software, copying to the existing SD card and updating the infotainment was seamless. Didn't lose my settings. With the high cost, this won't be something I'd do frequently - just wanted to try out the process.

 

[mldavis2]

Yes, it is frustrating because I had lifetime updates (up to 4 times a year) from my Garmin GPS. Most maps are good for a couple of years outside of metropolitan freeway construction alterations. You can always back it up with a double check with Google or Waze maps.

 

[Berzerker]

Also FYI this won't change any functionality of AA or CarPlay. Those are controlled by Google and Apple. What this most likely updates is functionality of how the car communicates with AA/CarPlay. If you've been experiencing crashing, slowness, issues with swapping back and forth between UVO and AA/CarPlay, that's what this would address.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

Called and spoke to a rep who is looking into this for me also given the proximity of time between purchase and update...6 days in my case. Said i should have an update on the case in the next day or so as well.

I dont see any option to download a "free software update" however. Only the $149 Map update or the $189 Update with new SD card. Perhaps the software update is on another web page??

Just as more info, the rep on the phone, very nice and professional by the way, advised that the cars come from the factory with whatever version is available at the time the head unit is purchased from the supplier. In my case, he advised my version was from Nov 2017 at that was the build date of the vehicle. I figured the dealerships had these SD cards and supplied them during the PDI or Delivery phase as my car did not have the SD card until the last moment from the dealership.

 

[mldavis2]

The SD card comes with the car. It is in a little plastic pouch in the owners manual papers. I watched the tech dig it out of the glovebox and install it.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

The SD card comes with the car. It is in a little plastic pouch in the owners manual papers. I watched the tech dig it out of the glovebox and install it.

I agree it should have been there. I had to specifically ask for mine as the Delivery sheet had the box checked indicating it was installed and lo and behold i go check...not there.

The salespeson went back inside and returned with it after about 10 minutes. Perhaps they are removed so they dont get stolen during test drives or whatever. Mine was definitely not with the car when they said it was ready for me to take home.

 

[ScottyDangles]

Found an odd difference in price between the Canadian and American sites... wonder if they are the same? Both prices reflected are in USD. The part numbers are different as well.

American Site:
2018 Kia Stinger Map Update-122S5A

Canadian Site:
2018 Kia Stinger Map Update-124S5A

 

[Dspec 1]

Yes, and it should either be free or they should separate improved “functionality” of the actual head unit from the map update. The small print at the bottom noted the functionality; this should be part of regular maintenance. If you want more map, pay for it...?

 

[Manchuz]

Found an odd difference in price between the Canadian and American sites... wonder if they are the same? Both prices reflected are in USD. The part numbers are different as well.

American Site:
2018 Kia Stinger Map Update-122S5A

Canadian Site:
2018 Kia Stinger Map Update-124S5A

Per the rep at MnSOFT, they are different software versions and not compatible with one another. Don't know how much truth that is. He also doesn't know why the price difference. So Canadians are stuck paying the higher price, whether in US or CDn dollars.

 

[Berzerker]

Per the rep at MnSOFT, they are different software versions and not compatible with one another. Don't know how much truth that is. He also doesn't know why the price difference. So Canadians are stuck paying the higher price, whether in US or CDn dollars.

They shouldn't be compatible with each other, one has CA and primary, the other is US. Also, $199 CAD is about $150 in USD, so it works out?

 

[Manchuz]

They shouldn't be compatible with each other, one has CA and primary, the other is US. Also, $199 CAD is about $150 in USD, so it works out?

Did you even look at the website....it's $199 US on the CDN site, or $242.10 CDN. So no, it does not work out.

Why wouldn't the maps be compatible. This is a North American update. My loaded maps should be the same as someone in the States. Supposedly what's different is the software version. I guess we Canucks are just special with our fancy 360 cameras and shit.

 

[Mach_Tuck]

Did you even look at the website....it's $199 US on the CDN site, or $242.10 CDN. So no, it does not work out.

Why wouldn't the maps be compatible. This is a North American update. My loaded maps should be the same as someone in the States. Supposedly what's different is the software version. I guess we Canucks are just special with our fancy 360 cameras and shit.

Ill take that software load if it makes a 360 camera appear on my car...ill pay twice if it also makes the headliner turn from fabric to suede!!

 

[Berzerker]

Did you even look at the website....it's $199 US on the CDN site, or $242.10 CDN. So no, it does not work out.

Why wouldn't the maps be compatible. This is a North American update. My loaded maps should be the same as someone in the States. Supposedly what's different is the software version. I guess we Canucks are just special with our fancy 360 cameras and shit.

Sorry I missed some tiny red text that was made difficult to see on purpose.

 

[Speedingaddict]

I just spoke to KIA. This is the deal. As a policy they charge for all software upgrades. But because of the proximity of time between the purchase and upgrade, they are making an exception for me. I suggest anyone who bought recently should try to push the envelope on this and get their new SD card. I called the "Premium Team": 855-542-7733.

On a sadder note, you will not be able to use all functionality of the UVO app because the car does not have a modem (unlike most of the top line KIA's, according to the rep). Maybe in future model years. So no remote start through UVO.

Thank you so much for this information. Just called the number you provided and they were super helpful. Just bought my car 2 weeks ago and the Map version i have is 2 updates behind. They are sending me a new version 12 SD card for free since my car is so new. Thanks again for the great info!

 

[Stinger73]

The GT2 is wifi enabled so if you are within wifi range of your house (sitting in the garage for example) you should be able to update via your own wifi router. I don't know how far down the trim line that applies.....

GT1 has it too, I was thinking of Cell not Wi-Fi as some companies do updates via Cell connecitivity if the manufacturer isn't too cheap to provide it.

 

[NYLAWBIZ]

Thank you so much for this information. Just called the number you provided and they were super helpful. Just bought my car 2 weeks ago and the Map version i have is 2 updates behind. They are sending me a new version 12 SD card for free since my car is so new. Thanks again for the great info!

Still waiting for them to ship the SD card. It's been a week and still being "processed." Hope to see it some day!