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"After just two model years, we've given the 2012 Soul significant
improvements in power, style and fuel economy, making this iconic vehicle the
perfect package for consumers looking for something a little outside the box,"
said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. "The Soul
has always stood out from the crowd and is responsible for bringing new
customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company for a series of
record-breaking successes. With gas prices on the rise, this mid-cycle refresh
adds even more style and fun-to-drive performance to the vehicle that started
our design-led transformation while also improving fuel economy by 10 percent."
Since debuting in Spring 2009, Soul has earned a trophy case full of
prestigious awards, including earning a 2009, 2010 and 2011 "Top Safety Pick"
from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), being named a Consumers
Digest "Best Buy," achieving a "Top RecommendedSM Vehicle for 2011" by
Edmunds.com, being a recipient of the "Best Family Cars for 2010" designation by
Edmunds.com and Parents Magazine, recognized as "Best Hatchback of 2010" by
Cars.com and being named to TopSpeed.com's "Top Ten Small Cars For Under $20K."
Edgy and Confident Exterior
Lauded for its standout design,
the versatile five-door's low, wide stance is complemented by an angled window
line and rounded nose. The beltline rises from the front wheel arch to create a
gentle wedge shape that continues under and around the rear side window.
Offering plenty of standard features, the Soul trim features a chrome-accented
grille, clear lens auto-off headlamps, body color door handles and side mirrors,
black body side molding, rear wiper/washer, variable intermittent windshield
wipers, front and rear disc brakes and 15-inch steel wheels fitted with 195/65
R15 tires.
Upgrading to the Soul+ the 2.0-liter engine adds keyless
remote entry with flip key, Bluetooth5 hands-free phone connectivity, privacy
glass on the hatch and rear side windows, body-color door handles and dual
body-color power side mirrors with integrated turn signals, along with 16-inch
alloy wheels with 205/55 R16 tires. Soul+ also comes with optional front fog
lamps and a power sunroof.
The Soul! adds a power sunroof, new LED
projector headlamps, LED tail lamps and fog lamps, body-colored bumper and
18-inch alloy wheels paired with 235/45 R18 tires standard. The dynamic Soul
sport builds off of the Soul+ trim and adds an Infinity audio system, UVO
powered by Microsoft, rear camera display, Supervision meter cluster, unique
body color front and rear fascias, side sills, rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy
wheels, heated outside mirrors, and fog lamps wholly personifying the athletic,
urban look Soul embodies.
Adding to the distinctiveness of Soul, buyers
can choose from a wide palate of exotic exterior paint colors, including: Canyon
and Moss (new for 2012), Dune and Clear White; metallic tones of Shadow,
Titanium and Bright Silver; red-hot Molten; Alien green and Denim blue. Further
adding to Soul's stylish and funky appeal, KMA will continue offering Special
Edition Souls in the 2012 model year.
Kia Soul: Review (2/2)