Comments on: Kia releases official images of it’s 2009 Soul crossover

By: himi

himi — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:13:59 +0000

ducatinova: No official images of the interior so far, but Soul’s official debut is getting closer and it’s only a question of days when we see some shots.
But we do have some spy shots: check this out:
http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/05/24/spied-2009-kia-soul-interior/

http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2007/11/28/caught-in-the-act-kia-soul/

By: ducatinova

ducatinova — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:48:48 +0000

I like the dark gray. are there any good shots of the interior?

By: Ratdaddy

Ratdaddy — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:23:33 +0000

Well no problem, since i wrecked my tradein i will just have to buy a clunker too drive untill the Soul is available in the Ok. city area….Hopefully time will pass quickly…

By: himi

himi — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:43:03 +0000

Yes, It’s possible that Kia Soul will not hit the dealers until early next year. By that I mean month of January. It depends on the country, but first, Soul will be avaliable to Korean consumers and then world-wide.

Kia will reveal more informations about Soul at the British Motor Show next month. I hope we get more details at that time.

By: Ratdaddy

Ratdaddy — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:20:54 +0000

Hey himi, Do we have a date for dealer delivery in this write up it says . The new Kia Soul production car will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show October 2008. Does that meen we wont see the soul in dealerships at all this year??????

By: n0cturne74

n0cturne74 — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:40:27 +0000

Great writeup. This is the only thing I’ve found anywhere on the Soul

By: himi

himi — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:53:30 +0000

Boris, in your post above you quoted this “Quote: Engines at launch will be limited to the Ce’ed’s 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, with a six-speed manual transmission. An automatic option should follow after the launch.”

Where did you get that info? I’m interested because you mention a 6-speed manual transmission which would be perfect, but I doubt Kia will offer it as standard transmission.

By: JoshyLofty

JoshyLofty — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:47:11 +0000

i like it except for the handles as well. the rub guards are fine for me tho. IMO. & as for the rims, take it from me (someone who actually works for Kia, & not a sales lot, & has seen it in the flesh), those aren’t the same RIO5 rims. look @ the pic that is a slideshow @ the top of this page, you can def tell. the SOUL rims are more flush & the rios aren’t & also have a larger hub/spoke ratio…

By: JTZ (Jamayl)

JTZ (Jamayl) — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:25:45 +0000

I wish it had the all red tailights. I thought it made it look sportier. At least it’s here.

By: K-Sport (Boris)

K-Sport (Boris) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:44:20 +0000

yes. I feel the same about the strips. I dont like the door handles.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:16:30 +0000

I think the rub strips add contrast that maks it look attractive. The doors need spectra’s handles.

By: K-Sport (Boris)

K-Sport (Boris) — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:20:14 +0000

hmmm, those door-handles need revising…

By: himi

himi — Fri, 23 May 2008 10:01:07 +0000

These photos are not the best to forsee the overall shape of the Soul. But so far, so good!
There’s only one thing, black rub strips and handles need to be repainted!!

By: K-Sport (Boris)

K-Sport (Boris) — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:35:36 +0000

I like the tomato red. But I’d choose a dark blue or matte black [like on soul burner.]

By: himi

himi — Fri, 23 May 2008 08:13:08 +0000

conwelpic: Yes, these pics show the production ready Kia Soul.
I’m really impressed!! And of these three, I find silver Soul the most attractive.