Hyundai to Debut Display Audio System at 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

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Hyundai to Debut Display Audio System at 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

All-New Infotainment Unit to Be Offered in Select 2016 Models

- Brings Android Auto(TM), which extends the Android(TM) platform in a way that is purpose built for driving

- Brings Apple CarPlay(TM), the smarter, safer and best iPhone experience, on four wheels

- Features the next generation Blue Link system with Connected Care, a suite of safety and car care features and remote engine start with climate control

- Incorporates the latest smartphone-enabled technologies and the next generation Blue Link® system into more lower price Hyundai models without embedded navigation systems

- The Display Audio system includes a large color touch-screen display that has been optimized for smartphone integration

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai is doing the unthinkable at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES(®)) by showing a new Display Audio system with no CD player or embedded navigation system. Display Audio is a high resolution seven-inch color touch-screen display that has been optimized specifically for enhanced smartphone integrations and the latest generation Blue Link system. iPhone owners can use Apple CarPlay to take the familiar features from their iPhones and put them right on the touch-screen display while driving. Android Auto brings the Android experience into the car by 'projecting' apps and services into the Display Audio system. Android Auto is designed to make driving safer and easier by providing the information drivers need when they're on the road.

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Display Audio launches on select 2016 Hyundai models and will quickly become Hyundai's volume head unit. Hyundai will eventually bring the new infotainment system to all of its entry-level models in order to provide the best streaming multimedia and ownership experience possible. Display Audio combines the best of phone-based connectivity technologies with Blue Link, which provides features that are that are only possible with an embedded telematics system such as remote engine start and automatic collision notification. Hyundai's exhibit (North Hall, booth #2818) at CES will be open Jan. 6-9, 2015.

"Hyundai will offer more technology than ever before inside affordable Hyundai models, allowing owners not only to text message through voice commands and stream their favorite music apps, but also to make calls in a safer way, and navigate using phone-based, off-board navigation through the car's screen and controls," said Cason Grover, senior group manager, cross-carline planning, Hyundai Motor America. "As affordable car buyers are often younger, Hyundai aims to provide what they want most in their car - all the latest smartphone-enabled technologies at a lower price."

The Display Audio system brings the newest smartphone integrations into Hyundai vehicles using an easy-to-access USB port. Once the connection is made, users can access their smartphone for phone calls and contacts, music, navigation, messaging, and optimized third-party apps. Display Audio will have navigation capability through smartphone integrations and will also offer entertainment apps for music, news, sports, and Podcasts. Apple CarPlay offers third-party audio app support, such as Beats Music, iHeart Radio, MLB At Bat, Spotify, Stitcher, CBS Radio News and Podcasts, among others. Android Auto's initial app roster includes iHeart Radio, MLB At Bat, Spotify, SoundCloud, Pandora, TextMe and WhatsApp. Each partner plans to add additional third-party apps in the future and these will not require any vehicle software updates.

The Display Audio system will also incorporate Hyundai's latest and most innovative in-vehicle technology by offering a simple, multi-use home screen, HD Radio® capability and mixed AM, FM and SiriusXM presets.

Additional Display Audio infotainment system features:

    --  Integration with Apple's Siri-powered "Eyes Free" mode
        --  Functionality allows owners of compatible vehicles to use the voice
            command button on the steering wheel to ask Siri questions without
            taking their eyes off the road
        --  Siri Eyes Free supports making calls, selecting and playing music,
            composing and reading back test messages, using Maps and getting
            directions, reading notifications, finding calendar information,
            adding reminders, among other functions
    --  Integration with Google's voice actions and predictive Google Now
        functionality
        --  Functionality brings drivers relevant information like local
            weather, upcoming appointments and current traffic conditions
    --  Pandora integration with smartphone
    --  SiriusXM Satellite Radio with enhanced features
        --  Pause, back and play for current station
        --  Automatic recording of top six presets
    --  SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
        --  Traffic flow data in major markets, 24/7 traffic incidents and
            alerts
        --  Sports scores and schedules, stock ticker, movie times, fuel prices
            and weather/alerts
    --  Advanced voice recognition
    --  Swipe technology
    --  Music, video and picture storage
    --  New home screen with multiple functions
NEXT GENERATION BLUE LINK 
Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, a Monthly Vehicle Health Report, Remote Door Lock/Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Remote features can be accessed via a smartphone app and Internet. Blue Link also features maintenance alerts and the new Hyundai Assurance Car Care in-vehicle app. The next generation Blue Link system uses a Verizon 4G connection.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

For more details on Hyundai Assurance, please visit http://www.HyundaiAssurance.com

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