[Photo source: Autowereld]
It’s stil too early to say much about the vehicle other than what the photos show, said one of the members of Kia-forums, but it will most likely be a 4 cylinder Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicle. There is some talk about an AWD version by a few whisperers in the dark. Certainly it would make sense given that the Sportage, Sorento and whatever emerges as the Kue and Mesa are.
Kia Soul will most likely be geared to the younger crowd as a clear message regarding the differing Hyundai / Kia images. However, consider what happened to the Honda Element. Same expectations only to have it sought out by a much older crowd.
We agree with you Random006!
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August 31st, 2007 at 9:23 pm
It looks much more like a concept Soul with those bigger tires!
August 31st, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Some URL’s to the latest spy shots of this Kia Soul. Even an interior shot.
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/images/article_images/KiaSoul_1_560.jpg
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/images/article_images/KiaSoul_2_560.jpg
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/images/article_images/KiaSoul_3_560.jpg
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5936/imgp16221ly4.jpg
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/7536/imgp16231vk4.jpg
August 31st, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Thank you Jean!! I’ll post that interior picture in a new Soul post! The interior looks great so far!
August 31st, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I like the overall concept and size of this vehicle, but for CRYIN’ OUT LOUD…. what is UP with the squared off, angular, A and B pillars? It looks like KIA took some old angle iron and welded it up to make the door frames. Ick! Even the angular prev-gen Scion xB had a curve at the top of the door’s A pillar.
I know it’s too late to turn back now KIA, but remember that you heard it first when the reviews criticizing this part of the design start appear.
I wish KIA luck in any case, because us U.S. owners want North American sales to be profitable for KIA. We DON’T want to get stuck with any “orphan” car lines, ala Daewoo!
-SM
November 13th, 2007 at 3:28 am
Wife just got a new 2007 Kia Rondo EX LOVE IT. Cant wait to get my hands on the Soul as soon as hits the showroom…..
November 13th, 2007 at 10:29 am
Thank you for stoping here and welcome to the Kia-world blog (Kia fans community) Ratdaddy! Congratulations on your new ride!
It’s good to hear you like the Rondo and considering buying another Kia!
Soul and cee’d are my favourite Kia cars at the moment and if I was in the market for a new car I would probably wait and get a Kia Soul!
You can stay with us to get all latest news on the release of Soul!
November 15th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
COULDNT WAIT TO GET ONE ,NOW SEEING INTERIOR PICS I THINK IVE CHANGED MY MIND, TOOK A REALLY NEAT CUTTING EDGE DESIGN AND MADE LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE, BIG DISSAPOINTMENT
November 15th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
I understand what your saying Runtcat ,But you have to understand this is a (concept vehicle) put into production. There will be drastic changes in design features for the real world . But the overall theme is still there . I think it’s about time a car company like KIA took a radical design and put it into production instead of spending say a million dollars on a fake car and showing it off in a car show. What i mean by fake is clay body no engine no drive train. But boy does it look cool SO WHAT IT DON”T WORK. Cudoos to KIA !!!!!!!!
November 16th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Although Soul’s exterior will not adopt many design changes, it’s interior probably will. It happens every time that automakers put a very futuristic interior in their cocnept cars. But also tone it down till the vehicle makes it to production.
You don’t have to worry. Kia will make Soul’s interior look good. Just look at the latest Kia interiors, like cee’d’s interior and see your self how fine it is.
November 16th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
One design change will be the suicide doors ,that were on the proto type changed to regular opening doors because of safety constraints in case of rollover ,so in goes a wierd B piller also i believe there will be a small change to the rear hatch for safety , I think the Soul will live up to the expectations of KIA fans, But we will have wait to see the final product.
November 16th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
It’s a pitty they changed the doors. If they managed to make a safe car with suicide doors, this would make the Soul even more unique.
BTW: Do you imagine how good will Soul look when beeing tuned!
November 16th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
I just hope the soul can become as popular as the Pt Cruiser has . There are just hundreds of products and clubs for the cruiser for tunning upgrading engine interior and exterior accessories .I know for befor my wife got her Rondo she had a 2001 pt and i still have a 2002 pt cruiser well pimped. Sorry i just can’t stop ranting about the Soul …………………..
November 17th, 2007 at 12:17 am
Not a huge fam of the PT myself. Even before I knew Kia existed I didn’t like it. I guess that is a matter of opinion though.
November 17th, 2007 at 12:42 am
Ratdaddy: Does the Rondo have an I4 or a V6?
November 17th, 2007 at 2:03 am
Hey Greg It’s got the V6 EX model good milage and power .We drive all over town hiway and street so we figure MPG as OTW
one tank a week approx 320 miles a week
November 17th, 2007 at 3:32 am
Are you in the US?
November 17th, 2007 at 3:58 am
YES in the middle Yukon Oklahoma say about 10 miles west of Oklahoma Cty
November 17th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Oh, that’s an O.K. place. Is that State Road 4 off of exit 136 on I-40? I was just there recently. I stopped off just before the big city to fill my coffee mug and couldn’t seem to find a place that had fresh coffee. Everyone I went to I asked the freshness of the coffee, and the freshest was over an hour. I didn’t have coffee that evening. I live in Northern Michigan. Manistee to be exact. On the lakeshore between Grand Rapids and Traverse city. Population:6,000. VERY boring little town.
November 17th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
Its a lot better now a new starbucks just opened——–
November 17th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
Check out KIA video i found on U-Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7Ar_WZqnU
November 19th, 2007 at 9:34 am
Yes that’s a good and very informative video. It was published here on Kia-world blog a while ago also. http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2007/09/28/exciting-kia-soul-video-preview/
November 19th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Yeah, a Starbucks Would have been nice!
November 19th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Hey Greg what’s the Starbucks??
November 19th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
The biggest(I think) chain coffee house. They offer gourmet coffee, mocha, cappuchino, lattes and other coffee-related products. They are best on the go, but at home I prefer Seattle’s best (not sold at a chain).
November 19th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Hey himi im looking at a map of your country where are you from
November 20th, 2007 at 12:07 am
Cool. Those chain coffee houses (stores) are pretty popular among Americans aren’t they?
Did you find it already?:-)
Well, I live in Slovenia(Europe). If you look at the EU map you’ll most probably see the Germany in the center of EU. Then you go south and there is Austria and continue that way (south), next you’ll find is Slovenia. The country lies between Italy on the left side, Hungary on the right side and Austria which is above Slovenia.
To help you a little bit, here is the map of Europe and my country: http://www.slikomat.com/slika/1970094.htm
November 20th, 2007 at 12:16 am
Have you ever been to America himi? The western part (Mississippi River to the Pacific ocean) is my favorite!
November 20th, 2007 at 12:18 am
I WENT TO THE LINK AND THEY SHOWED A FORD ADVERTISEMENT!!!! You must be bilingual. Or you have a really good translator tool!
November 20th, 2007 at 12:25 am
No, not yet. My uncle lived in America for several years. Both, his daughter and son are now living and working in US but he came back. I think he lived in Pitsburg! So his son and daughter keep telling me to visit them sometime and it’s only a question of time when I visit the USA.
Perhaps we might meet sometime? What do you think of the largest Kia meeting in US?:-)
November 20th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Try this one: http://www.fri.uni-lj.si/en/about/how_to_reach_us/
This should work!
November 20th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Or just go google images and type Slovenia. Youl get tons of pics…
November 20th, 2007 at 12:29 am
LOL, that would be nice! I think you would be surprised to know what my age is. (hint: I never personally put 654,000 miles on a Spectra!)
November 20th, 2007 at 12:31 am
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November 20th, 2007 at 12:34 am
He he…How old are you by the way?
November 20th, 2007 at 12:39 am
14. I am in 8th grade. I can just see the look youve got right now. I am extremely good at doing anything with computers. My teachers are amazed at how much I know! I have been in the Spectra for 654,000 miles though! LOL
November 20th, 2007 at 12:39 am
Most people I know compare me to the average 30 year old!
November 21st, 2007 at 10:18 pm
MAN O MAN what a weekend i had picked up my new KIA Soul took it down to my stereo guy new speakers amps subs got it tinted went out on the town, every where i stoped. What is that hey cool ride THAT’S A FRIGGIN KIA i meen a great time …..
Then it happend ——My wife sneezed let out a big fart AND WOKE MY ASS UP !!!!!!!!!!!!
November 21st, 2007 at 10:31 pm
That must have really sucked!
December 10th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
OK THEN
January 14th, 2008 at 4:10 am
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