The very popular Kia Soul Forum has the fifth Kia Soul Of The Month competition in the running at the moment. This is a monthly competition, where members of the Soul community select three buddies and their Souls and then vote for the best looking ride. Voting results are revealed at the end of each month and the winner of a competition gets a honorable interview published here at our Kia blog.

Here we have the latest honorable interview with Gail, the winner of June 2009 Soul Of The Month competition. She owns a great looking Kia Soul 4U coated in attractive Lava exterior color, which is also known as Cocktail Orange in some markets. Her hot-looking Soul ride is powered by 2.0L engine mated to 4-speed automatic transmission.

Gail has joined Kia Soul Forums in April and has been one of the most active Soul owners on the board. Her Soul looks very unique thanks to colorful flower graphics and a set of black 18-inch alloy wheels. It also features a bug deflector attached to the front fascia, which guards her Soul of the “bugfest”, eyeliners and window sport visors.

Congrats again to you Gail and your June 2009 Soul Of The Month win! It’s been great to having you at the site! Keep up with great work and let us updated on additional modifications that you implement to your funky ride.     

1. How and when did you find out about the Kia Soul?
I received an invitation from the dealership announcing the arrival of the SOUL on March 11 and to come in and have a look.

2. How long have you owned your Soul and what are your experiences so far?
I bought my SOUL on March 11 and took possession of it on April 25th. I love the uniqueness of the SOUL. It really attracts attention and turns a lot of heads!

3. If you had to pick one thing what was it that really sold you on the Kia Soul?
The roominess of the interior and the sunroof! I just loved my old Sportage and the SOUL reminded me of it.

4. Did you name your Kia Soul?
Amelia aka My Tropical SOUL.

5. Can you tell us some interesting comments that you have heard about your ride from friends, family and other people?
Everyone loves the colour! “It definitely won’t get lost in a parking lot!” All the features that came with the model…awesome sound system, roominess, and one interesting thing people have said is that the SOUL looks like it’s mine…

6. What are your plans as far as modifications? Are you interested in that at all?
Besides the ones I have already done, I would also like to add a center console between the seats. I miss that and the armrest for the passenger.

7. Did you change your attitude toward Kia products since you’ve bought the Soul?
With every KIA vehicle I have purchased, I become more impressed with the design and technology. What is also impressive is the options that are included with any KIA. North American vehicles charge for absolutely everything. I also notice a huge difference in having nitrogen in the tires instead of air.

8. Is this your first Kia product? What vehicles have you owned before your Soul?
This is my third Kia. I had a Pepper Red 2001 Sportage and a 2004 Tan Sorento. Before Kia I owned a 1992 Taurus SHO, 1982 Firebird, and a 1972 Mustang Grande.

About the Soul Owner:

Name: GAIL ROBSON
Age: 50
Location: LONDON, ONTARIO
Occupation: RETIRED
Hobbies: TRAVELLING, READING, CRAFTS, GARDENING

About Kia Soul:

Engine: 2.0 L
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Colour: Lava (some countries)/Cocktail(on the ownership)Wish KIA would decide. I personally like Cocktail better!
Model: 4U
Wheels/Tires: 18”

Average mpg: so far 28mpg (all city)
Mileage: 865 km
Price: $19,995 CDN
Modifications: clover rims, eyeliners, hood protector, window sport visors, vinyl flower graphics