Cynthia Mitchel comes from Canada and has bought herself a brand-new Kia Soul crossover about six weeks ago. A while ago, she has joined our fast growing Kia Soul community and soon aferwards she has been nominated to enter the Soul of the month competition.

Soul of the month competition is run at Kia Soul Forum during the last week of each month when forum members vote and pick their favourite Kia Soul ride. So far, we have had two Soul of the month competitions; the first one (April ’09) was won by a member Imapfsr, while the second one (May 2009) was won by Lava Girl (Cynthia Mitchell).

The winner of the Soul of the month competition gets a $ million prize in cash* and a honorable interview published at the KIA-WORLD blog! Here’s the first in a series of interviews where Cynthia talks about her Soul and ownership experience so far. Enjoy your read! *that was a joke obviously   

                  

How and when did you find out about the Kia Soul?
I saw the commercials on tv. At first I didn’t really pay any attention to them and then one day I did. It was the msrp starting price that sold me.

How long have you owned your Soul and what are your experinces so far?
I have had my soul for 6 weeks today.

If you had to pick one thing what was it that really sold you on the Kia Soul?
Uniqueness!!!

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Did you name your Soul?
Jack O’ Lantern. He’s not the first car that I named either.

Can you tell us some interesting comments that you have heard about your ride from friends, family and other people?
People who have approached me wonder what it is. they all love it. They cannot beleive the prci for what you get standard with it (power doors and window, cruise, bluetooth, mp3).One gentleman asked me if it was a $40 000 vehicle!

What are your plans as far as modifications? Are you interested in that at all?
On order I have black star body decals, black rim decals, black window visors and a hood deflector. I plan on getting a carbon fiber dash kit in black and orange as well as an exterior kit for door handles and pillars.

Did you change your attitude toward Kia products since you’ve bought the Soul?
Yes. I never really gave them a second look. I used to be a Chevy girl. My sister own a Sportage and after seeing how it handled the road in winter I was shocked.

Is this your first Kia product? What vehicles have you owned before your Soul?
Yes this is my first Kia. My first car was a ’88 Chevy Corsica, then when it broke down down I bought a ’92 Chev Lumina. I sold it to a friend years later and bought a ’98 Chev Cavalier. I had to sell it after owning it for 8 years when I moved across Canada.

Thanks and all the best with your new Soul, Cynthia!