Latest sales reports from Kia show that Soul crossover continues to perform very well in the North American market and it’s sales numbers continue to climb each month. Just like the Soul, our Kia Soul Forums have been dooing great as well.

Since the forum has been put on-line – in December 2008-, more than 1,600 Soul owners joined the board already, which is absolutely amazing. It has grown fast and already became the largest Kia Soul owner community in the world.

Since April, we have been running the Soul of the month competition in the forums and so far we have got 5 winners, all from Canada! The winner of August 2009 Soul of the month competition is denim_guy and his funky looking Denim Kia Soul with Dragon tatoo. He has joined our Soul forum in June and has been one of the most active forum members since then.

I’d like to thank him for joining us at the forums and also congratulate him for the win! Here is his honorable interview:

1. How and when did you find out about the Kia Soul? I saw it driving by my local dealer in mid April. Our lease was going to be up soon on our other car and I told her she had to come with me and see this Soul. We went the next day and the rest is history!

2. How long have you owned your Soul and what are your experiences so far? We’ve had it since April and we are soooo in love with it. The looks, the handling, the comfort, the practicality and the price were a combination we couldn’t refuse.

3. If you had to pick one thing what was it that really sold you on the Kia Soul? I’m a big guy, so it’s hard to find a small car that is roomy enough. The Soul fit the bill in spades.

4. Did you name your Soul? My wife has officially named her “Lola”. She’s a naughty little temptress apparently.

5. Can you tell us some interesting comments that you have heard about your ride from friends, family and other people? Well, we loved the denim color from day one. And once we put on the dragon decal, well, lets just say we turn some heads. The mpg and roominess really impress as well.

6. What are your plans as far as modifications? Are you interested in that at all? Well, already changed the outside appearance a bit, but I can see new wheels in my future.

7. Did you change your attitude toward Kia products since you’ve bought the Soul? Definitely, they’ve come a long way (much like Hyundai). Toyota, Nissan and Honda are about to lose a large part of their sales I predict.

8. Is this your first Kia product? What vehicles have you owned before your Soul? First Kia, couldn’t have been a better one either. My other toy is my 2004 F-150.

*About the owner:

Name: Simon Stella
Age: 34
Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada
Occupation: High School Teacher (wait until the kids see that decal in September!)
Hobbies: Fly-fishing, golfing, modding my truck and driving my Soul

*About Kia Soul:*

Engine: 2.0L
Transmission: M/T
Colour: Denim (metallic)
Model: 4U
Wheels/Tires: 18” oem
Average mpg: 31 mpg
Mileage: 9800 km
Price: $21000 CAD
Modifications: Kia oem Dragon Decal in silver