HYUNDAI SIME DARBY MOTORS Now Offer An Upgraded Infotainment System for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid - Existing Customers Can Opt To Get The Upgraded System Too

The Malaysian distributors of the Hyundai IONIQ, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has announced that it is now offering an upgraded infotainment unit of the car with a much, much better Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) system. It now enhances the driving (and ownership) experience of the Hyundai Ioniq here. 

The new AVN system is based on the Android OS and includes an 8 inch screen with more features. Unlike the previous system which came with the IONIQ, it is now actually suited for this decade instead of something that belonged in something much more in tune with the year 2007. It now includes the usual radio, MP3, Spotify app, Bluetooth, My Hyundai app to place service bookings direct from the car, 24hour road assist direct from the car, Navigation from Waza and Google Maps direct and the usual clock as well as weather widgets that you can expect from an Android based system.

Before & After...

Very timely as the previous infotainment unit which came with the car was very basic especially for the full specced IONIQ HEV Plus. It now makes the car complete. A high tech current generation hybrid vehicle with all the bells and whistles. I remember testing the IONIQ HEV Plus and actually thought that in terms of equipment levels, the basic system was the only thing really lacking inside it. Now, this completes the car in some ways.

The best thing about this upgrade is that it can be retrofitted to existing IONIQ Hybird cars already sold here. IONIQ Hybrid customers can opt for the upgrade by trading in their existing head unit and topping up the difference (which I think should not be that much and quite worth it as the old home screen was pretty plain). 

For more information about the AVN system or to place booking for the IONIQ hybrid, customers can head over to the nearest sales outlet or call Hyundai’s Customer

Careline at 1-300- 13-2000.

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THE HYUNDAI IONIQ GETS AN AUDIO VISUAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE

SHAH ALAM, 4 August 2017 – To complement the IONIQ Hybrid’s high-tech and futuristic
qualities, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has upgraded the IONIQ with an advanced Audio
Visual Navigation (AVN) system in offering convenience to the driver and also to cater the
customer’s varied lifestyles.

Built around the Android operating system, the upgraded 8-inch AVN system comes with a wide
range of functions and applications, which include:
 Music – Radio, MP3 Playback, Spotify app
 Convenience – Built-in Bluetooth wireless communication and phonebook transfer as well
as My Hyundai app to place a service booking or call for 24hours road assist
 Navigation apps with Waze and Google Maps installed
 Clock and Weather widgets that are updated via wifi

The 8-inch AVN system also supports standalone applications, which makes it ideal as applications
such as Spotify, Waze and Google Maps, do not get disrupted by incoming phone calls. Apart from
that it also integrates-well with both the iOS and Android based smartphones. The new AVN
system comes with 3 years or 100,000km warranty (whichever comes first).

With the introduction of the new upgraded AVN system, HSDM now offers the IONIQ Hybrid in 3
variants namely:
 Ioniq Hybrid HEV (*RM100,388)
 Ioniq Hybrid HEV Plus (*RM114,088)
 Ioniq HEV Plus with AVN System (*RM116,488)
*Price quoted is On-The- Road without insurance.

Existing IONIQ Hybrid customers can opt for the upgrade by trading in their existing head unit and
topping up the difference. For more information about the AVN system or to place booking for the
IONIQ hybrid, customers can head over to the nearest sales outlet or call Hyundai’s Customer
Careline at 1-300- 13-2000.

Dubbed the ‘driving device’, the IONIQ offers customers uncompromised driving experience and a
car that is equipped with the latest connectivity and safety technology. The IONIQ calls upon two
key influences – efficiency and technology in its design, which is combined to create a unique and
future-looking appearance. The eco-friendly and high-tech features are met consistently throughout
the IONIQ, including the attractive styling of the car as form and function combine seamlessly.
Advanced features found in the IONIQ Hybrid include the Vehicle Stability Management (VSM),
Front and Rear Parking System, seven-airbag system and the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS). Features that are exclusive to the HEV Plus variant include Wireless Charging System for
Smartphones, Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Automatic
Emergency Braking System (AEB), Smart Cruise Control System (SCC), and a Rain Sensor.