Updating the GPS SD CARD in your Kia

I was asked if the dealership has updates for the navigation system in your Kia.  If your Kia has an SD Navigation card, it is best to just update from your PC onto the SD card that has your mapping on it.  I go to http://www.kia-gpsmap.us and enter the year and model.  The download runs about $149.00 US for the update.  (The new loaded card is about twice that cost).  Just follow the directions on the site.

The trend now is getting away from onboard navigation and is steering toward smartphone hard links (Apple Car Play / Android Auto). The advantage to this is that the mapping is from your phone direct to the screen and the maps are always current.  They work as well or better than the old onboard navigation system and there is no charge for updates.

I have not found any site yet that will let you download the navigation update for free. Sorry.