Kia Soul
Kia Soul (2008-2011)
The Kia Soul is a car model of the South Korean automaker Kia Motors. The is no particular class of vehicle attributable car is similar in concept to a minivan, but not owned by its variability. The vehicle provides for a relatively short length, with a long wheelbase and a spacious vehicle height five people comfortably. The luggage compartment volume estimated at a normal seating arrangement up to 340 liters, with rear seat folded down to 570 liters.
The production model was presented in autumn 2008 at the Mondial de l'Automobile. Within the range of models of the Kia Soul between the subcompact Rio and the compact vehicle Kia cee'd is placed. The production based on the three 2008 studies Soulburner, Soul Diva and Soul Searcher vehicle began in November 2008 in South Korea; the market launch in Europe was in February 2009 and in the U.S. in April 2009.
In Europe, one petrol and one diesel engine, each with 1.6 liter displacement and 126 hp ( gasoline ) and 128 HP are (Diesel) on offer. Both front-wheel drive engines are based on engines from the Kia cee'd and have four cylinders, 16 valves and double overhead camshafts in conjunction with manual and automatic transmissions. In the U.S. and some non-European markets also a 2.0 - liter petrol engine is offered, which was replaced by an equal recent construction in summer 2011.
Facelift
End of October 2011, a revised version of the Soul has been introduced. This model has a wider air intake and larger fog lights. In addition, the headlights have been redesigned and now have a black bezel. The lower part of the double headlights now takes over the function of the daytime running lights, which has been implemented in the higher equipment lines with LEDs. At the tail fall after the facelift new LED taillights and a black bar on the bumper, which stretches across the entire width of the vehicle. Inside, the center console has been revised. So there is now a round LCD display for the air conditioner. On the technical side held with the facelift a 140 hp 1.6 leis border - liter petrol engine feeder. In addition, the consumption of the diesel engine has been lowered. All transmissions, manual and automatic, now have six stages.
Kia Soul ( since 2011 )
Specifications
Kia Soul EV
Kia has tested 2013 first prototype of an electrically driven soul. In November 2013, the production model Soul EV was announced, the launch will be in 2014. Soul of the EV is based on the second generation of the Soul.
Awards
- 2009: red dot design award
- 2009: Top Safety Pick 2009
- 2010: Top Safety Pick 2010
- 2011: Top Safety Pick 2011