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Soul has spirit

03 Aug 2009 21:09:17 PDT

The more they design cars for young people, the better they fit old people. Think Pontiac Aztek, Honda Element, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Scion xB, Suzuki SX4 hatchback and more recently, the Nissan Cube and today's tester, the Kia Soul.

Original story at San Diego Union Tribune .

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Rendered: Kia's New Premium VG

30 Jul 2009 07:25:40 PDT

Korean automaker Kia seems to be on a roll these days -- at least on the design front. Its boxy Scion xB/Nissan Cube competitor, the Kia Soul, has held its own in the face of discerning auto journalists, and the sporty Kia Forte Koup looks to do similarly well. Now the company has shared renderi...

Original story at TheCarConnection.com .

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2009 Nissan Cube

18 Jul 2009 04:15:02 PDT

For a few days in late March, I attended a Press Preview of the Nissan Cube. What is the Cube? It is one of those little boxy, attention-attracting, inexpensive vehicles like the Toyota xB or the new Kia Soul. There used to be a song called, “It’s Hip to be Square.” Cavemen figured out that round s...

Original story at newsok.com .

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2010 Kia Soul Sport Review

12 Jul 2009 19:14:36 PDT

Either you love them or you hate them – these ‘urban crossovers.’ We’re talking about the Scion xB, Honda Element and that ilk. This week’s tester is Kia’s new Soul, just getting to dealers now. Another entry, the Nissan Cube, is coming this month as well. Personally, I like them all.

Original story at Autochannel .

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2010 Kia Soul Denim production limited to 1200 units

25 Jun 2009 09:25:18 PDT

The 2010 Kia Soul apparently became a strong seller by virtue of its styling. Taking its cue from the success of the model, the Korean brand followed it up with release of the latest Denim Soul, the first in a line of designer-version vehicles.

Original story at Auto Spies .

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Making a statement: Kia Soul and Dodge Charger define drivers in very

03 Jun 2009 13:22:07 PDT

The front-wheel-drive Kia Soul has a 142-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. It sells for less than $19000. Some cars are just about transportation; others make a statement about the driver. The two we drove last month – the 2010 Kia Soul Sport and the ...

Original story at Los Altos Town Crier .

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Kia Soul news and blogs - November 21, 2009

21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Kia Soul news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Koreans build a beat box -- from Los Angeles Times
• John McCormick: Outstanding new cars buck auto crisis -- from Detroit News
• Motoring: Toyota Urban Cruiser -- from Independent
• Kia Soul Police car for the Sussex Police -- from Auto Spies
• Kia Dealer Toll House Donates A Kia Soul To Sussex Police -- from carpages
• Nissan thinks inside the box -- from The Florida Times-Union
• Rick McCall's got Soul -- from The Simcoe Reformer
• Fans pick up keys for Kia cars -- from UEFA News
• All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Soul -- from The Auto Channel
• Spare Thoughts from Mark Phelan's readers -- from Detroit Free Press

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Kia Soul awarded 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating

27 May 2009 01:26:17 PDT

carpages South Korea State-of-the-art computer-aided design was employed by Kia engineers, together with 'closed loop' engineering techniques, to create the Soul five-door bodyshell structure. Featuring high-tensile strength steel in key areas, the bodyshell is designed to ...

Original story at YTN .

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Forward Thinking

24 Apr 2009 10:19:50 PDT

OH The next vehicle on the “cheap fun” list is the new Kia Soul. Priced at $19000, the Soul has some of the styling queues of the Toyota XB. It is riding on 18-inch wheels from the factory wrapped in Nexen 225/45R18 rubber, which is good for us, ...

Original story at Tire Review .

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Review: 2010 Kia Soul Sport, Take Two

13 Apr 2009 17:14:59 PDT

Written by Frank Williams
Marketing to a particular demographic is a tricky business--just ask Honda or Toyota. Honda introduced the Element in 2003. Toyota brought us the Scion xB in 2004. Both machines were designed as funky vehicles to fit the twenty-something lifestyle. Needless to say, their room and versatil...

Original story at The Truth About Cars .

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Tiny Kia Soul is a boxy cutie with plenty of space and style

13 Apr 2009 16:26:49 PDT

MIAMI - Kia's new Soul shows the company has a sense of humor and a sense of adventure.Soul is a deliberate word play on Seoul, capital of South Korea. And Soul, the car, is a boxy little number that's sure to tip Kia's image upside down. Or give it an image in the first place. The automaker thinks it...

Original story at usatoday.com .

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6 New Cars That Can Save You Cash (Deal of the Day)

08 Apr 2009 21:00:00 PDT

Written by letters@smartmoney.com (Kelli B. Grant)
The Genesis sedan was a hit with car experts. (In January, it was named North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detoit.) Now Hyundai is hoping its sporty coupe version, which carries a price tag that's $10,000 cheaper than the sedan, will be just as popu...

Original story at Smartmoney.com .

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First drive: Kia Soul

08 Apr 2009 14:34:14 PDT

Written by Kevin Hepworth
The Soul comes standard with six airbags, ABS with EBD, 15-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, immobiliser, central locking and 6-speaker MP3 compatible stereo. Interior Transmissions: five-speed manual, five-speed automatic

Original story at carsguide.news.com.au .

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Inside Line Technology Review: 2010 Kia Soul Sport

06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 PDT

The Kia Soul is the latest entry into the burgeoning box-car market, following the trail blazed by the Scion xB six years ago and soon to be trod on by the Nissan Cube. And like the youth-targeted Scion, the Soul comes with a surfeit of bells and whistles for a vehicle priced well below $20,000.

Original story at Straightline .

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Just In: Kia Soul

06 Apr 2009 09:37:00 PDT

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
The color is polarizing (I like it), but the value equation isn’t. You needn’t sell your soul, or your worldly possessions, to buy a well-equipped Soul. Our Soul Plus automatic has lots of features that you don’t expect for $16,690, including alloy wheels, iPod control (you can listen to Sa...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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2010 Kia Sorento Officially Debuts in Seoul

02 Apr 2009 14:39:03 PDT

Written by Marc Carter
Depending on model, new Sorento will be equipped with a six, eight or 10-speaker audio system, with MP3 and iPod connectivity, plus built-in or external amplifier and a new sat-nav system with a 6.5-inch screen. Remote controls for the audio system are mounted on the steering wheel.

Original story at The Torque Report .

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My 2010 Kia Soul review — Canadian Free Stuff

02 Apr 2009 10:40:04 PDT

Written by Canadian Freebies
The model I’ve leased is a Kia Soul 2u, with the manual transmission. Color is "Denim", which is their fancy way of saying "Metallic Grayish Blue". Exterior I think that the car looks awesome. It really looks good from all angles, ... Interior space for the driver, front passenger and rear passen...

Original story at Canadian Free Stuff .

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Opinion: New Kia Sorento debuts at Seoul Motor Show

02 Apr 2009 05:08:12 PDT

Depending on the model, new Sorento will be equipped with a six, eight or 10-speaker audio system, with MP3 and iPod connectivity, plus built-in or external amplifier and a new sat-nav system with a 6.5-inch screen. Remote controls for the audio system are mounted on the steering wheel.

Original story at TestDriven .

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Opinion: Speed Read: 2010 Kia Soul Sport

31 Mar 2009 07:37:39 PDT

Written by Zerin Dube
Kia will sell your Soul in four trim levels ranging from the base model with a 122-hp, 1.6-liter inline-four to the range topping Soul Sport which features a 142-hp, 2.0-liter inline-four. Our Sport trim tester was also equipped with a five-speed manual transmission rather than the optio...

Original story at Speed .

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Kia Aero-Soul Concept: When April Fool's Day Goes Too Far [April Fool's Day]

30 Mar 2009 21:30:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
KIA UNVEIL DRAMATIC WIND-ASSISTED AERO-SOUL In a dramatic move aimed at delivering environmental benefits without expensive technology Kia has revealed its new Aero-Soul concept that reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions with a simple and low-cost system called Air Prop...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Jean Jennings: 2010 Kia Soul

17 Mar 2009 18:03:33 PDT

Our Soul is crammed with enough extra features to ring in at $4000 above the base price of $13,950, so it is hardly a penalty box: electric windows and side mirrors, steering wheel-mounted cruise control and radio buttons, Bluetooth, voice-activation, auxiliary iPod and USB port, rea...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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Review: 2010 Kia Soul Sport

16 Mar 2009 08:56:05 PDT

Written by Andrew
The base Soul comes with a standard 1.6-liter transverse-mounted 122-horsepower four-cylinder that puts out 115 lb-ft. of torque. It is only available with a five-speed manual transmission to keep costs low. The Soul+, Soul!, and Soul Sport all ship ... Curb weight for the manually equipped S...

Original story at Leftlane .

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2010 Kia Soul: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews]

12 Mar 2009 15:45:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
The 2010 Kia Soul isn't the first boxy subcompact and it probably isn't the best, but with a low price, good styling and plenty of space, it may be the most appealing Kia yet. Hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, iPod/USB integration, satellite radio, ABS, disc brakes all around, A/C and a f...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Kia Soul

17 Feb 2009 05:20:00 PST

I'm escaping from the desk for a few hours this afternoon. Kia has a drive event for the new Soul over in Henley. It's a chance to drive the car and speak to some Kia people about it and other things (like the state of the market). Soul is Kia's new funky small car that looks a little Scion-inspire...

Original story at just-auto.com .

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2010 Kia Soul

24 Dec 2008 01:12:00 PST

I took the Kia Soul for a 10-mile blast around Ann Arbor. First things first, the car looks great. It's obvious that Kia is trying to imitate Scion with the Soul's styling, but who cares? It's cool. Our test car's red interior is a bit much, but it works. It's great to see a Korean company having som...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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SEMA – Kia Soul primed for customizing

05 Nov 2008 12:21:00 PST

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
More informative, even more so than the Borrego concept with fender vents swiped from an Escalade, the Soul Burner concept car parked on the SEMA floor is very close to the production Soul. It looks like a very clever package, combining generous interior volume with a short length. Unlike i...

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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