EXCLUSIVE: First car ever with a built in USB port?

At today's Chicago auto show announcements, Kia showed the new Multi-S concept.

The Multi-S was described as a BMW X3-type vehicle with a third row seat.



During the presentation, they mentioned that the Multi-S would include a USB port.



From the presentation:

Multi-S also features the latest in multi-systems interface technology for iPods, MP-3s, PDAs, cell phones, notebook computers and more. A rear entertainment system with USB port complements a 6.1-channel premium surround sound audio system, affording driver and passengers the utmost in sound quality and entertainment.

This could then become the first production vehicle a factory included USB capability for data/music/video transfer.

The USB port will be mounted inside the center console.

atomicbri - 2/9/2006 6:48:09 PM

+1 Boost

been a fan of Kia and it's lame duck designs....but this vehicle from those pics doesnt seem too bad... The interior seems very Japanese, not the typical low rent Korean feel it usually has