Facelift Soul*
Creation of the Soul
As the world's 5th largest automotive group, Kia has exported over 5 million cars to more than 133 countries. Our phenomenal success is due to an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that we continually surpass our customers expectations.
Concept to production in just 33 months... When th eoriginal Soul concept car (pictured) was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 3 years ago, its radical design provoked a dramatic response. But what else would you expect from designer Peter Schreyer? Renowned for his uncomprimising vision on the Audi TT and VW Beetle, he wasn't about to make concessions to mediocrity.
Soul is a radical urban crossover, combining the space and flexibility of an SUV with the economy and driveability of a super-mini. Soul defies classification. Imagine an everyday object turned on its head. A square-shaped egg? Arocket-shaped pillar box? A triangular mint? Now think Soul. Its high-tech, Tardis-like appearance challenges the very notion of what a car should look like.
Soul truly embodies Kia's power to suprise, while 7 is fast becoming its lucky number: 4 stunning models in the range, each with a 7 -year warranty, and each with a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating. To find out more about the Soul range, read on...
Soul Striking Exterior
Soul's exterior is dominated by its unique front and rear black 'tusk' bumper inserts, distinctive waistline moulding and high-gloss A-pillars. its stylish good looks are emphasised by a sleek, high-rise roofline which appears to float above a dramatic wrap-around windscreen offset by the glass tapering towards the rear of the car. Muscular wheels and arch flares add to Soul's dynamic presence, while wind noise and drag are reduced by aerodynamic grooved door mirrors which incorporate 'active vortex generators'. Soul was the first of the Kia models to feature a distinctive "tiger-nose" grille design, a shape which is reiterated throughout the car.
Soul Striking Interior
The interior of the Soul is no less radical than its outer shell. The spacious cockpit has a dynamic, cutting edge feel with a four-spoke steering wheel and high-tech LCD instrument cluster. Soul's square tailgate reveals over 340 litres of cargo space (671 litres with the seats down), enabling you to stow large loads easily. The cockpit also boasta up to 14 seperate storage compartments and a secure under-floor storage tray is available on certain Soul models.
Soul Safety
Your safety is our number one concern. For this reason we've included a wealth of active and passive safety features throughout the Soul range: 6 airbags (including curtain airbags which stay inflated for additional 10 seconds for added protection), four disc brakes, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) skid prevention and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) all come as standard.
Other Soul features include traction control, Brake Assist System (BAS), front seatbelt pre-tensioners, active front headrests, ISOFIX child seat anchors, high mounted rear lights and ultra-high-strength steel A and B pillars which enhance passenger safety. The engine in Soul is positioned lower than many competitors, giving exceptionally balanced handling as well as pedestrian protection in the event of a collision.
Soul to Scale
The best of both worlds... Soul's revolutionary design is underpinned by a scrupulous logic which combines the space and flexibility of an SUV with the footprint of a super-mini. It delivers exceptional fuel economy across the range - the 1.6 turbo-diesel achieves up to 61 mpg and carries a highly efficient road tax rating.
5-Star Soul
The Kia Soul is amongst the safest cars in its class. So safe, in fact, that it has been awarded NCAP's 5-Star safety rating which is the highest possible. We're delighted to say that Soul achieved 87% for Adult Occupation and 86% for Child Protection.
