The product started to design variant of Kia Motors will return to New York with a fresh and updated, more power, and the same funky behavior of consumers have learned to love, a compact crossover. Kia Motors America (KMA), pulled the cover to the mid-cycle update of its iconic urban passenger vehicle in Seoul Auto Show New York International (NYIAS). Seoul is a great success in 2012 to perfect a significant number of improvements and transmission technologies with emphasis on producing more power and fuel efficiency.
"After only two years of the model, we gave in 2012 Soul significant improvements in power, style and fuel economy, making this iconic vehicle the perfect package for consumers who want something a little off of the box, "said Michael Sprague, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, KMA. "The soul has always stood out from the crowd and is responsible for having new customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company for a number of successful record. With gas prices on the March This updated mid-cycle adds even more style and fun to drive performance vehicle that has started to design our directed processing, while improving fuel economy by 10 percent. "
Since its launch in the spring of 2009, Alma won a trophy case full of prestigious awards, including winning 2009, 2010 and 2011 "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the magazine will be called Consumers Digest Best "buy", achieving a "vehicle RecommendedSM to 2011" by Edmunds.com, the beneficiary of the "best family cars for 2010" designation by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, recognized as " Best Hatchback of 2010 "by cars. com and TopSpeed.com be appointed to the "Top Ten small cars under $ 20K."
"After only two years of the model, we gave in 2012 Soul significant improvements in power, style and fuel economy, making this iconic vehicle the perfect package for consumers who want something a little off of the box, "said Michael Sprague, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, KMA. "The soul has always stood out from the crowd and is responsible for having new customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company for a number of successful record. With gas prices on the March This updated mid-cycle adds even more style and fun to drive performance vehicle that has started to design our directed processing, while improving fuel economy by 10 percent. "
Since its launch in the spring of 2009, Alma won a trophy case full of prestigious awards, including winning 2009, 2010 and 2011 "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the magazine will be called Consumers Digest Best "buy", achieving a "vehicle RecommendedSM to 2011" by Edmunds.com, the beneficiary of the "best family cars for 2010" designation by Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, recognized as " Best Hatchback of 2010 "by cars. com and TopSpeed.com be appointed to the "Top Ten small cars under $ 20K."
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| Kia Soul 2012 |
More power, less fuel.
In 2012 Soul will enhance fun to drive factor with significant power and increases fuel economy with new gearbox six-speed and ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A gasoline engine with new 1.6-liter injection (GDI) engine directly coupled to a six-speed manual transmission produces 135 horsepower (up 11 percent in the power of the previous engine) and 121 lb-ft of torque . For those looking for a boost in power, is a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available with six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The latter engine produces 160 horsepower (up 13 percent in the power of the previous engine) and 143 lb-ft of torque, and is standard on Soul +,! and Soul sport models. Fuel economy for the 1.6-liter comes with an impressive MPG1 28/34 (city / highway), three miles per gallon more than the previous engine, while the second
More style and sophistication.
Of performance improvements in 2012, soul, even in mid-cycle refresh introduces a number of significant design and performance. On the outside the soul is refreshed with subtle changes that his legions of fans will recognize immediately the new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, there are small bumps that cover a redesigned and new front and rear bumper . New and modern LED taillights increase in unique design soul, while the general shape of the vehicle was maneuvered to give the soul a figure more fluid and streamlined. New for 2012, buyers choose between two new Soul, exotic exterior paint colors - Canyon and Moss - in addition to a wide range of colors available. Inside and new for 2012, an Infinity premium audio system is available on Soul + models and standard on the soul! and models sporting soul to experience more robust listening.
Available in four finishes, Seoul, Seoul +! (Exclaim) and Sports Seoul, the bottom trim offers standard features and amenities like air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, available SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio with three months free service4 MP3 connectivity.
Exterior Edgy and confident.
Praised for its standout design, low and wide angle position the versatile five-door to complete the window line and a circular nozzle. Waistline increases the front wheel arch to create a gentle wedge shape, which continues under and around the rear side window.
It offers a wide range of standard features, Seoul to cut chrome-accented grille, clear lens auto off headlights, body-colored door handles and side mirrors, black side molding of the body, rear wiper / washer, variable intermittent wipers, front and brakes rear disc and 15-inch steel wheels with P195/65R15 tires.
Upgrading to the Soul + 2.0-liter engine adds remote keyless entry with side key, Bluetooth ® Hands-free phone connectivity 5, tinted glass in rear windows and side hatch, door handles, body color and dual exterior body color mirrors with integrated turn indicators, alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires 16-inch. Soul + also comes with optional front fog lamps and a power sunroof.
The soul! adds a power sunroof, new LED projector headlights, LED taillights and fog lights, bumpers and alloy wheels 18-inch P235/45R18 tires paired with standard. The dynamic Soul sport builds off of the Soul + trim and adds an Infinity audio system, UVO powered by Microsoft ®, rear camera display6, Supervision ™ meter cluster, unique body-colored front and rear view mirrors, side skirts, rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated side mirrors and fog lights at all personifying the athletic, urban look Soul embodies.
Adding to the distinctive Soul, buyers can choose from a wide range of exotic exterior paint colors, including: Canyon and Moss (new for 2012), Dune and bright white, metallic tones of the shadows, Titanium and Bright Silver, Molten Red, green and blue denim Alien. Adding to the appeal stylish and funky Soul, KMA will continue to offer Souls7 Special Edition model year 2012.
Spacious, state of the art interior.
Inside the soul on its passengers with more high-tech, futuristic cabin features a mix of technology and equipped with a great overall value. The soul is a recipient of the room AutoWorld "Interior wonderful" award for 2010, so the cabin crew of the perfect living room on wheels or an efficient cargo carrier with 14 storage areas. Passengers will find comfort in the roomy cabin that offers 40.2/39.6 inches (front / rear) Shoulder room 55.2/55.1 inches, 42.1/39.0 inches of leg and a passenger volume of 102.3 cubic feet.
The interior design is decidedly influenced by the soul, the very specific audio system. A dashboard with a set of clean instruments, three-dial, LCD illumination and floating center stack design is the main visual feature and offers an attractive access to the AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with radio SIRIUS satellite and three months of free service. Standard USB and auxiliary input jacks can also be found on the center console with full iPod ® 8 and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and steering wheel controls achieved with an optional iPod accessory cable.
Other standard interior features that make the soul of the rest with air conditioning, power locks, window illuminated switches, power windows with driver-side down, outside temperature gauge and digital clock radio, an upper storage tray, two-level glove box, 12 volt, rear window defroster, light, and a roof cargo area to the gradual extinction. The soul is elegantly decorated with black cloth seats, adding to its comfortable interior. A 60/40 split folding seat headrests rear height adjustment offers multiple space and cargo arrangements depending on the needs of the driver and passenger.
Soul + with manual transmission offers additional standard features, including telescoping steering column, a leather steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel mounted controls, cruise control (on automatic transmission models), Bluetooth hands-free ® wireless technology, two 12-volt power outlets and tweeter speakers, all increase Creature Comforts on the road. Standard on the Soul + is a covered upper storage compartment, dual visor vanity mirrors with covers and map lights double as seats are decorated with black cloth inserts logo of the Soul. An optional Audio Upgrade Package is available for Soul + offers an Infinity audio system with UVO technology that enhances the sound with center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights in a rainbow of colors that pulse to rhythm of the music or add mood lighting. A display of the camera back is part of the package upgrade audio for better visibility.
Innovation for the soul! adds floor mats, combined with the setting of sand cloth black interior with houndstooth inserts for a distinctive style of soul. The soul! It also includes an Infinity audio system standard, UVO technology and a rear camera display for high technology in the cockpit of the experiment.
For those who have a more active lifestyle looking for more excitement, sport offers a sport suspension soul, prominent and bold red-black-red interior with cloth seats and metal finish interior trim. For 2012! Soul and Soul sport models offer available premium package things like heated leather seats, automatic climate control, navigation system (instead of UVO system) and a start button for other high-end equipment.
Single platform / chassis.
Seoul is different along the platform. His distinct style, Seoul features front-wheel drive, a high roofline and wide, distinctive. Built up of 100.4 cm, total length of 161.6 cm, total width of 70.3 inches and overall height of 63.4 inches, Seoul offers a spacious interior with comfortable seating for up to five passengers . Built more than 70 percent high-tensile strength steel to enhance structural strength without adding much weight, Kia-engineered body to obtain a high torsional stiffness, benefiting handling, comfort and refinement.
Further measures to help ensure good noise vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction features to be installed throughout Seoul, as is more often a dash panel insulator-pillar noise absorbing pads and a silencer optimized, vibration damper, the control plan anti-vibration pads, and sealing the vinyl lining of the doors. All Seoul +! Seoul and lists of sport can also be added to the sub-frame dynamic damper and heavy engine support dynamic damper, which helps to reduce the transfer of NVH into the cabin.
Soul has a fully independent, subframe mounted front suspension system with MacPherson struts, coil springs, rear mono-tube gas shocks and stabilizer bar designed to maximize the friction between the tire and the road towards ensuring the stability of a handling to offer passengers optimal comfort. The rear suspension is the soul subframe mounted with a torsion beam axle with wishbones, coil springs and gas shocks for a smooth ride and minimum intrusion into the hold. Sports models have a Soul sport suspension that includes firmer springs, dampers and re-listen to a wider front stabilizer bar resulting in a lively, energetic ride.
0 liters of fuel offers a drinking 27/33 mpg for both automatic and manual transmissions2.
The standard security features Kia.
Seoul All models continue to offer the same high standard safety equipment as all Kia vehicles, offering a comprehensive list of safety features including front seat active headrests, front airbags, dual advanced front seat-mounted and full-length side curtain airbags9. Antilock braking system (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control (TCS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) also are standard, as are front and rear crumple zones, side impact door beams, impact-absorbing steering column and Lower Anchors and tethers for children (latch).
Industry-leading warranty.
2012 Seoul is part of the Kia warranty program, which offers exceptional value for the protection of consumers. Included in this program are 10-year/100 ,000-mile limited warranty transmission, five-year/60 ,000-mile basic limited warranty and a five-year/100 0.000 miles anti-perforation warranty. Five-year/60 floor of 0.000 miles of roadside assistance is also part of the roof of the vehicle.
Also new in 2012 Seoul! Seoul and Sport models are powered by Microsoft ® UVO 3 car hands-free communication and infotainment system and available for the premium package that includes heated front seats, leather seats, automatic climate control, navigation system (instead of the system UVO) and press the button in the first added luxury amenities.
In 2012 Soul will enhance fun to drive factor with significant power and increases fuel economy with new gearbox six-speed and ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A gasoline engine with new 1.6-liter injection (GDI) engine directly coupled to a six-speed manual transmission produces 135 horsepower (up 11 percent in the power of the previous engine) and 121 lb-ft of torque . For those looking for a boost in power, is a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available with six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. The latter engine produces 160 horsepower (up 13 percent in the power of the previous engine) and 143 lb-ft of torque, and is standard on Soul +,! and Soul sport models. Fuel economy for the 1.6-liter comes with an impressive MPG1 28/34 (city / highway), three miles per gallon more than the previous engine, while the second
More style and sophistication.
Of performance improvements in 2012, soul, even in mid-cycle refresh introduces a number of significant design and performance. On the outside the soul is refreshed with subtle changes that his legions of fans will recognize immediately the new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, there are small bumps that cover a redesigned and new front and rear bumper . New and modern LED taillights increase in unique design soul, while the general shape of the vehicle was maneuvered to give the soul a figure more fluid and streamlined. New for 2012, buyers choose between two new Soul, exotic exterior paint colors - Canyon and Moss - in addition to a wide range of colors available. Inside and new for 2012, an Infinity premium audio system is available on Soul + models and standard on the soul! and models sporting soul to experience more robust listening.
Available in four finishes, Seoul, Seoul +! (Exclaim) and Sports Seoul, the bottom trim offers standard features and amenities like air conditioning, power windows, locks and mirrors, available SIRIUS ® Satellite Radio with three months free service4 MP3 connectivity.
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| Kia Soul 2012 |
Exterior Edgy and confident.
Praised for its standout design, low and wide angle position the versatile five-door to complete the window line and a circular nozzle. Waistline increases the front wheel arch to create a gentle wedge shape, which continues under and around the rear side window.
It offers a wide range of standard features, Seoul to cut chrome-accented grille, clear lens auto off headlights, body-colored door handles and side mirrors, black side molding of the body, rear wiper / washer, variable intermittent wipers, front and brakes rear disc and 15-inch steel wheels with P195/65R15 tires.
Upgrading to the Soul + 2.0-liter engine adds remote keyless entry with side key, Bluetooth ® Hands-free phone connectivity 5, tinted glass in rear windows and side hatch, door handles, body color and dual exterior body color mirrors with integrated turn indicators, alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires 16-inch. Soul + also comes with optional front fog lamps and a power sunroof.
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| Kia Soul 2012 interior |
The soul! adds a power sunroof, new LED projector headlights, LED taillights and fog lights, bumpers and alloy wheels 18-inch P235/45R18 tires paired with standard. The dynamic Soul sport builds off of the Soul + trim and adds an Infinity audio system, UVO powered by Microsoft ®, rear camera display6, Supervision ™ meter cluster, unique body-colored front and rear view mirrors, side skirts, rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated side mirrors and fog lights at all personifying the athletic, urban look Soul embodies.
Adding to the distinctive Soul, buyers can choose from a wide range of exotic exterior paint colors, including: Canyon and Moss (new for 2012), Dune and bright white, metallic tones of the shadows, Titanium and Bright Silver, Molten Red, green and blue denim Alien. Adding to the appeal stylish and funky Soul, KMA will continue to offer Souls7 Special Edition model year 2012.
Spacious, state of the art interior.
Inside the soul on its passengers with more high-tech, futuristic cabin features a mix of technology and equipped with a great overall value. The soul is a recipient of the room AutoWorld "Interior wonderful" award for 2010, so the cabin crew of the perfect living room on wheels or an efficient cargo carrier with 14 storage areas. Passengers will find comfort in the roomy cabin that offers 40.2/39.6 inches (front / rear) Shoulder room 55.2/55.1 inches, 42.1/39.0 inches of leg and a passenger volume of 102.3 cubic feet.
The interior design is decidedly influenced by the soul, the very specific audio system. A dashboard with a set of clean instruments, three-dial, LCD illumination and floating center stack design is the main visual feature and offers an attractive access to the AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with radio SIRIUS satellite and three months of free service. Standard USB and auxiliary input jacks can also be found on the center console with full iPod ® 8 and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and steering wheel controls achieved with an optional iPod accessory cable.
Other standard interior features that make the soul of the rest with air conditioning, power locks, window illuminated switches, power windows with driver-side down, outside temperature gauge and digital clock radio, an upper storage tray, two-level glove box, 12 volt, rear window defroster, light, and a roof cargo area to the gradual extinction. The soul is elegantly decorated with black cloth seats, adding to its comfortable interior. A 60/40 split folding seat headrests rear height adjustment offers multiple space and cargo arrangements depending on the needs of the driver and passenger.
Soul + with manual transmission offers additional standard features, including telescoping steering column, a leather steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel mounted controls, cruise control (on automatic transmission models), Bluetooth hands-free ® wireless technology, two 12-volt power outlets and tweeter speakers, all increase Creature Comforts on the road. Standard on the Soul + is a covered upper storage compartment, dual visor vanity mirrors with covers and map lights double as seats are decorated with black cloth inserts logo of the Soul. An optional Audio Upgrade Package is available for Soul + offers an Infinity audio system with UVO technology that enhances the sound with center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights in a rainbow of colors that pulse to rhythm of the music or add mood lighting. A display of the camera back is part of the package upgrade audio for better visibility.
Innovation for the soul! adds floor mats, combined with the setting of sand cloth black interior with houndstooth inserts for a distinctive style of soul. The soul! It also includes an Infinity audio system standard, UVO technology and a rear camera display for high technology in the cockpit of the experiment.
For those who have a more active lifestyle looking for more excitement, sport offers a sport suspension soul, prominent and bold red-black-red interior with cloth seats and metal finish interior trim. For 2012! Soul and Soul sport models offer available premium package things like heated leather seats, automatic climate control, navigation system (instead of UVO system) and a start button for other high-end equipment.
Single platform / chassis.
Seoul is different along the platform. His distinct style, Seoul features front-wheel drive, a high roofline and wide, distinctive. Built up of 100.4 cm, total length of 161.6 cm, total width of 70.3 inches and overall height of 63.4 inches, Seoul offers a spacious interior with comfortable seating for up to five passengers . Built more than 70 percent high-tensile strength steel to enhance structural strength without adding much weight, Kia-engineered body to obtain a high torsional stiffness, benefiting handling, comfort and refinement.
Further measures to help ensure good noise vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction features to be installed throughout Seoul, as is more often a dash panel insulator-pillar noise absorbing pads and a silencer optimized, vibration damper, the control plan anti-vibration pads, and sealing the vinyl lining of the doors. All Seoul +! Seoul and lists of sport can also be added to the sub-frame dynamic damper and heavy engine support dynamic damper, which helps to reduce the transfer of NVH into the cabin.
Soul has a fully independent, subframe mounted front suspension system with MacPherson struts, coil springs, rear mono-tube gas shocks and stabilizer bar designed to maximize the friction between the tire and the road towards ensuring the stability of a handling to offer passengers optimal comfort. The rear suspension is the soul subframe mounted with a torsion beam axle with wishbones, coil springs and gas shocks for a smooth ride and minimum intrusion into the hold. Sports models have a Soul sport suspension that includes firmer springs, dampers and re-listen to a wider front stabilizer bar resulting in a lively, energetic ride.
0 liters of fuel offers a drinking 27/33 mpg for both automatic and manual transmissions2.
The standard security features Kia.
Seoul All models continue to offer the same high standard safety equipment as all Kia vehicles, offering a comprehensive list of safety features including front seat active headrests, front airbags, dual advanced front seat-mounted and full-length side curtain airbags9. Antilock braking system (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control (TCS), electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) also are standard, as are front and rear crumple zones, side impact door beams, impact-absorbing steering column and Lower Anchors and tethers for children (latch).
Industry-leading warranty.
2012 Seoul is part of the Kia warranty program, which offers exceptional value for the protection of consumers. Included in this program are 10-year/100 ,000-mile limited warranty transmission, five-year/60 ,000-mile basic limited warranty and a five-year/100 0.000 miles anti-perforation warranty. Five-year/60 floor of 0.000 miles of roadside assistance is also part of the roof of the vehicle.
Also new in 2012 Seoul! Seoul and Sport models are powered by Microsoft ® UVO 3 car hands-free communication and infotainment system and available for the premium package that includes heated front seats, leather seats, automatic climate control, navigation system (instead of the system UVO) and press the button in the first added luxury amenities.