Kia Niro UK Forums

I've seen in the US forums that their vehicles have CarPlay available already - did anyone get their Niro updated with this in EU?

Customer service on the UK Facebook page told me "Q1" . I pointed out they only had a month left but there was no further info

I was told end of February but have heard nothing ... sent email to my dealer for an update and will post here when I get a response.

In Spain nothing new. Looks like Kia/Hyundai is having some delay here

I've just been informed the sat nav / Apple CarPlay SD cards are being dispatched to dealerships next week. The upgrade is free but there is a £25 labour charge.

Had mine done this week

Trying to get mine booked in for this @Dover Aldershot, first they have never heard of the upgrade or carplay, now they know all about it but want the car for a whole day to upgrade it !!!!

Think I will go to another dealer

I will let you know how it goes

Had mine done yesterday in lee on solent, no charge, but rubbish really. Apple car play only works when phone is plugged in to USB, so if you want apple car play, that you can't use the wireless charger which I use all the time

Sorry for being behind the times! But what does 'Apple Car Play' do exactly?? I am due to get it (for free) whenever I make the appointment with the garage. thanks

Terry wrote:Sorry for being behind the times! But what does 'Apple Car Play' do exactly?? I am due to get it (for free) whenever I make the appointment with the garage. thanks

You can use the handsfree button on the steering wheel to give Siri commands (i.e. answer calls, play music, type out messages) and if you connect the phone with the usb cable it takes over the infotainment system and allows you to use apps on your iphone (e.g. google maps) on the nice big LCD car screen.