Kia is set to unveil three Kia SOUL concepts during the first press day of 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Named SOUL Diva, SOUL Burner and SOUL Searcher, the concepts were created by Kia’s European design team under the guidance of Kia’s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.
The trio of concept cars is closely related to a new production car which will make its World Premiere at the Paris Show in September!
The all-new Kia production car will appeal especially to the young-at-heart – whatever their age! It will defy classification and encourage customers to build an emotional bond with their new car by providing a creative platform that they can customize to match their own character.
Kia SOUL Burner
The Kia SOUL Burner is the ‘bad boy’ of Kia’s three new concept characters. A ‘show-off’ complete with dragon tattoos. From the outside, it is a mean, totally black beast with sparse flashes of scarlet. The tattoos are gloss black on the black satin paintwork, which shows a large dragon creeping over the bonnet. On the other side, a small dragon climbs up the C-Pillar.
Kia SOUL Diva
The Kia SOUL Diva has been created as a fashion accessory for a style-conscious young-at-heart woman who regards her car to be as important as her entire outfit. SOUL Diva is like a supermodel with an aura of glamour, a bit flashy but playful and fun!
The Kia SOUL Searcher is the concept that provides a haven of tranquility within the urban jungle, a comfort-zone on four wheels. It sets out to capture the spirit of Korean and Far Eastern culture with a focus on achieving personal inner peace and creating a calm cocoon for the occupants. Exuding casual confidence, the colors are muted, the textures are soft and the road presence is discreet.
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Expect to see more images of Kia Soul concepts and comprehensive reviews of each Kia Soul concept in the next few days. In the meantiame, you are invited to register and become a member of our growing Kia Soul Forum.
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March 4th, 2008 at 1:49 am
Wow!!! Pinch me I’m dreaming. Naw these are not Kias?
March 4th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Actually they are!!! Very nice vehicles. Have a look here also. Some pics of Soul Burner : http://www.kia-world.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=333
March 4th, 2008 at 4:18 am
So the white one is the searcher right? anyways, I have been waiting so long for this and finally I can see the ins of the car. I think that dash should be used on all Kias. the gear knob also looks good. I just wanna see the SOUL on roads soon. It has a design that you dont see very often. And since Scion is not sold here, it will have one of the most unique designs in UAE.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:46 am
I am glad that the “bubbly” hatch is gone. This one looks production ready! It is still the 3rd here! HAHA! I got to see these a day before you!
March 4th, 2008 at 4:47 am
I expect to see the poll skyrocket in the “Koreans” Category!
March 4th, 2008 at 6:09 am
i am so getting this one!!!! i will be the first one driving this burner….so when you see one out there, say ” hi Justin” hahaha
March 4th, 2008 at 7:29 am
im so gonna buy one (not that i wasnt in the first place lol) love the searcher the other two are too overdone in some way or another…
March 4th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
More I look, more I like!! It’s the Burner that’s for me!
March 4th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
me too. The burner is the best for me. I have an issue with the red around the under-light grille though.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I love the semi-convertable top. That would be a great Idea to put into production. Part sunroof part convertable top. The burner is a lil over the top for me in production wise. I like simple but aggressive styling. Similar to how VW styling of there cars.
March 4th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Here are some more pics of the concepts. go to http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080304.012/kias-soul-unveiled-at-geneva and they have some shots of the other models
March 4th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
*Greg: I expect to see the poll skyrocket in the “Koreans” Category!*
well, germans cars look very nice. kee is german and BMW is German. I have to admit that its better than Korean designs.
March 5th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Yeah, Lambos and VWs are too and they are nice. That poll is gone, just forget the whole thing.
March 6th, 2008 at 5:14 am
I can’t wait to get more specs on this, better yet for it to come out. This is going to surprise alot of people.