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2009 Kia Soul’ster
 
Kia announced that is would bring a special version of its Soul compact crossover to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. As we got closer to the show, it began to seem that Kia did more than just add a few new panels to its newest economy car. Instead Kia lobbed off the roof and two doors to create a cool budget-friendly beach buggy it calls the Soul’ster.  It’s of course no surprise that Kia says that the car can be offered with any of the four engines that are available for the Soul sedan/crossover. So if Kia were to put this into production it could come with one of four gas and diesel options offered internationally (the U.S. will only get the 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine making 140 hp). But remember that is IF Kia puts this little guy into production. Press release after the jump. Full story Kia will unveil new concept in Detroit
Kia is preparing a new concept version based on the Soul compact crossover. The new concept variant, named "urban crossover passenger car" will be revealed in Detroit. From the teaser shot, we’re guessing it will be a three-door hatchback variant of the Soul. Excited? Yeah, neither are we, but maybe Kia will surprise us all.
Kia Soul US Specifications revealed
Kia SOUL will make its US official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. But until then, the US spec were revealed, thanks to Kia World.  The US model will only be offered with a 2,0L in-line four engine. Developing 142 hp, the engine should provide plenty of punch, while still delivering a respectable gas mileage. When going on sale in US, the Soul will be available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. Kia plans to sell 50,000 units in USA (from a total of 136,000). Sales will begin in April 2009.
Kia Soul Convertible rendering
After Kia unveiled the SOUL Crossover at the Paris Auto Show, people start thinking why not a cabrio version also? Sure, why not? A car that gives you the impression of a child playing is also good to come in a topless version, no? The Cabrio version was photoshoped by a member of Kia World. So, what do you think, should Kia stop at the Crossover version and should it also come with new versions?
Kia Soul Hybrid to debut in Paris
At the Paris Auto Show, Kia will unveil, next to the SOUL crossover, the hybrid version of the car. The Soul Hybrid concept comes complete with a transparent bonnet and floor, so the new hybrid powertrain and battery pack can be viewed by show visitors. This Soul features a 1.6-litre gasoline engine, mated to a 15 kW, 105 Nm electric motor, Kia´s own CVT (continuously variable transmission), ISG and ‘regenerative braking´ to re-charge its power pack. The prototype is designed to achieve a fuel consumption of 4.9 l/100 km and a CO2 figure of 117 g/km – reducing CO2 emissions by 26.4%.
Kia reveals specification on the 2009 Soul
Kia confirmed today that the 2009 Soul crossover will make its official debut at the Paris Auto Show. The company also revealed that the car will have a choice of both diesel and gasoline engines.  Two 1.6-liter, 16-valve, four cylinder engines will power the car. The gas and diesel powerunits are based closely on the DOHC engines already fitted to the successful, European-built, Kia cee’d. Both engines will produce the same 126 hp. In the U.S. there will also be an option of a 2.0-liter engine making 142 hp. Press Release after the jump. Full story
2009 Kia Soul – new spy shot
Here’s a new spy shot of the Kia Soul caught testing without any camouflaging. The photo by Brenda Priddy & CO. shows that the little Soul should keep close to the previews when the cars debuts this October at the Paris Motor Show. A 1.6-liter engine in both gas and diesel forms will power this replacement for the Rio 5. Both power units are based closely on the 16-valve DOHC engines fitted to the acclaimed European-built, Kia cee´d. The car should be available in the U.S. by April of next year. 2009 Kia Soul spy video
It looks like Kia is on the right track with the new Soul. This spy video shows an original design that seems to make the most of its compact space. The Soul will have its official debut this October at the Paris Auto Show. It will be powered by a 1.6-liter engine in gas and diesel forms. Both power units are based closely on the 16-valve DOHC engines fitted to the acclaimed European-built, Kia cee´d. Sales on the US market will begin in April 2009.
Kia Soul on sale in April 2009
Kia will unveil the 2009 SOUL on October 2nd, at the Paris Auto Show, and sales should begin in the U.S. by April 2009. The U.S. market will get a choice of the 1.6 or 2.0-liter gasoline engines, while Europe will also receive a 1.6-liter diesel option. The front-wheel drive Soul is the replacement for the little-loved Spectra5. The Soul will be available as a five-door hatchback only and will have relatively small dimensions. It has an overall length of 161 inches (riding on a 100 inch wheelbase.)
Kia revealed new informations of the SOUL
Kia revealed new informations on the SOUL SUV that will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Auto Show. SOUL will be manufactured in Korea starting November 2008 and sales will begin in February 2009.  SOUL will be powered by a choice of two highly efficient 1.6-litre engines, both petrol and diesel. Both powerunits are based closely on the 16-valve DOHC engines fitted to the hugely successful, European-built, Kia cee´d. Kia has also confirmed that the new Soul model, which will be available exclusively as a five-door hatchback with front-wheel drive, will have an overall length of 4,105 mm, and a 2,550 mm wheelbase. Height will be 1,610 mm and width 1,785mm - excluding door mirrors. Full story | featured reviews: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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