Kia unveiled the Shadow Dragon Soul Special Edition at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
Kia has released another Soul special edition model. The Shadow Dragon Soul is the third of four special-edition Soul cars destined to hit the market, according to Kia Motors America. It features an attractive exterior appearance package that looks pretty close to the Soul Burner concept car, which made its official debut at Geneva auto show two years ago.
The third Special Edition model is coated in unique, deep shadow black exterior finish and features matte black dragon graphics on the hood and tail-gate. The hot-looking exterior is spiced-up with attractive body-colored wing-type spoiler, high-gloss black accents on the bumpers and 18-inch alloy-wheels with machined accents.
The interior of the Shadow Dragon Soul provides a little more exclusivity than both previous Special Edition (Soul Denim and Ignition Soul) models. It features leather-wrapped seats – the first leather seating available on any Soul model – with integrated seat warmers for additional comfort.
The equipments of latest special edition model also include Audio Upgrade Package with subwoofer, dash-mounted center speaker, external amplifier and pulsing front-speaker lights. Steering-wheel controls, iPod cable, sun-roof and carpeted floor mats and fog lights are also a part of standard package.
Equipped with five-speed manual gearbox, Kia Shadow Dragon Soul Special Edition model starts at $18,195 (add the $695 destination charge).
Look for these cars to begin arriving at Kia dealers by the end of this month, but don’t expect them to last long because only a limited number of vehicles will be built!
Kia Shadow Dragon Soul gallery:
Officia Kia press-release:
Kia Motors America today announced the arrival of the special edition Shadow Dragon Soul, the third of four planned special edition Soul models.
Proudly showing design themes similar in nature to the Soul “Burner” concept that debuted in 2008 at the Geneva International Motor Show resulting in a slew of positive feedback from Soul forums and Internet chats, Shadow Dragon Soul wears black dragon graphics over its sinister black-on-black color scheme.
Shadow Dragon Soul is the latest example the urban passenger vehicle’s unique ability to morph and transform, and joins all other Soul models as a 2010 “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
“Soul is a unique vehicle in that it lends itself perfectly to personalization based on consumer needs and desires,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. “With its one-of-a-kind paint and graphic treatments, the Shadow Dragon Soul could be the most distinctive special-edition Soul we’ve released so far, but still maintains the same value, convenience and safety features that consumers have come to know and expect from all Soul trim levels.”
From afar, Shadow Dragon Soul’s deep shadow black exterior color and matte black dragon graphics on the hood and tailgate give off a dark and menacing persona. Looking closer, the black-on-black theme continues with black 18-inch wheels and machined accents, a body-color wing-type spoiler and high-gloss black accents found on the front and rear bumper inserts.
Inside, Shadow Dragon Soul features black leather-trimmed seats – the first leather seating available on any Soul model – and seat warmers for additional luxury and comfort.
Building from the Soul+ model, Shadow Dragon Soul adds standard keyless remote entry, privacy glass on the rear and rear side windows, body-color door handles and dual body-color power side mirrors. Additional standard features such as cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, dual 12-volt power outlets and tweeter speakers, Bluetooth wireless technology with hands-free connectivity, covered upper storage bin, dual visor vanity mirrors with covers and dual map lights. [Source: Kia]
January 13th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
This is the poll option I have been waiting for.
January 13th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Does it come with the giant hamster???
January 14th, 2010 at 4:23 am
I read GM making a Kia Soul competiotor, GMC urban utility concept.
GM described as “Efficient,” “Compact,” and “Fashionable”.
“Efficient,” “Compact,” and “Fashionable”… I think GM catching points from Kia Soul.
January 14th, 2010 at 6:35 am
The Dragon ate the Hamster
January 15th, 2010 at 12:44 am
once again BORNLOSER you would not have the money to buy a SOUL so go somewhere else to criticise this great car
January 15th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Graham…. I’m not criticising the car… it was a wink… If you don’t have the brains to understand that…
second: if I criticise Kia every once and a while it’s because I like it and I want it to be even better. Like when my daughter comes home with a so and so report card: “it’s not really bad honey, but next time…”
third: I’ve owned a Soul so don’t give me the brainless shit ’bout not having the money, no need to attack me personally
fourth: if you can’t stand any critical comments stay away from any forum, you’ll feel a lot better!
January 15th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
I saw that too Sorento owner. Even though it’s just a cloned Chevy Groove it does look nice but it looks too mature for a Soul, Scion XB or ugly Cube rival.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:07 am
they’ve had this special edition @ Moritz Kia in Ft Worth Texas for a while now. they’ve even already got a ton of 2010 Sorentos…
January 16th, 2010 at 3:07 am
PS— there’s a giant hamster driving the black soul. funny.
January 16th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Greg, you aren’t taking credit for giving Kia the hmaster idea, are you? That is officially from their advertising company, right?
January 16th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Whoops…spelling error. I meant hamster, Greg.
January 16th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
What are you talking about??
January 19th, 2010 at 8:36 am
Don’t you guys know? Greg IS the hamster: that’s why he knows so much about Kia’s!
(sorry ’bout that greg, ain’t nothing personnal)
January 19th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
bornloser…you’re on to the idea, man! Greg, you did have a hamster, right? Right?
January 20th, 2010 at 4:29 am
Yeah, I have a hamster. Name’s Eeyore.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
If I ever get a hamster I will call it… Dunno actually something that refers to knowledge of Kia…
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
bornloser, how about Kia MacDaddy for your hamster’s proposed name?
January 27th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Gay.
January 27th, 2010 at 3:20 am
No, come more clean wid us, Feelsgoodman. We need to know.
February 6th, 2010 at 1:33 am
To Born Loser.
Finally born loser,i think your name is very appropriate.
May 24th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Traded a 2010 Titanum Soul for the dream car of the Soul Limited Edition-Dagon..OMG it is sooo neat that I finally have my dream car.. Keep up the good worl !!!