Article Comments - 2010 Kia Soul First Drive and Full Test

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2010 Kia Soul First Drive - First Impressions: Finally and quite fittingly, a Kia with some soul. (more)

2010 Kia Soul Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: Fashion sense is everything in a funky hatchback and the Soul has it. But we're more attracted to this box's driving dynamics, which are among the best in this class. (more)

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#5 of 70 Soul coming in April by pano1 Jul 27, 2008 (8:16 pm)
Update: Kia has confirmed that its new Soul hatchback will be sold in the U.S., with the first models set to arrive in April next year. The U.S. will receive two petrol models, displacing 1.6 and 2.0L, respectively, while Europe will receive an additional 1.6L turbodiesel. Production of the Soul will begin in November in South Korea, one month after the car makes its official public debut at the Paris Motor Show. Original: Kia has released the first official image of its new Soul compact ahead of the car’s world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. The first cars will hit showrooms in Europe in early 2009 and will eventually reach the U.S. and China later that same year. The Soul was shown in concept form shown as far back as the 2006 Detroit show but it was restyled this year by Kia’s new head of design Peter Schreyer to showcase the carmaker’s latest design language. The original concept was designed jointly by Kia’s Californian and Korean design studios but the final production model was created by Kia’s European design team. Production of Soul will begin in South Korea this September and in China by December. It should feature a 2.0L petrol engine with drive sent to the front wheels and seating available for five adults. Kia is hoping to double its sales in global markets by 2010 with the introduction of several new and updated models. The first of these will be a facelifted Sportage SUV in July, followed by the Soul and two new sedan models next year. The carmaker is also scheduled to option its first U.S. plant next year and is planning to build up to 300,000 vehicles per year at the new Georgia site. Replies to this message: himi1 (Oct 13, 2008 11:45 pm)
#6 of 70 Re: Soul coming in April [pano1] by himi1 Oct 13, 2008 (11:45 pm)
Replying to: pano1 (Jul 27, 2008 8:16 pm) We are all pretty excited about this car. Can't wait to see it live.
#7 of 70 Finally.........Soul Test Drive by pano1 Nov 11, 2008 (8:42 pm)
You can find the first test drive on Car and Driver's web site. Nothing really new but at least the damned thing is really coming here, though its performance and gas mileage are decidedly understated..........but, its cool!!
#8 of 70 Yet another more comprehensive review by pano1 Nov 12, 2008 (9:23 am)
A better review is online at Edmund.com. Lots of new photos and pics. Enjoy! Replies to this message: himi1 (Nov 12, 2008 2:58 pm) cruzdreamer (Feb 17, 2009 8:19 am)
#9 of 70 Re: Yet another more comprehensive review [pano1] by himi1 Nov 12, 2008 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: pano1 (Nov 12, 2008 9:23 am) http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/11/12/wonderful-kia-soul-images/ Replies to this message: cruzdreamer (Feb 17, 2009 8:19 am)
#11 of 70 First drive available! by KarenS HOST Nov 13, 2008 (9:41 am)
To fully understand the 2010 Kia Soul, it helps to know a little something about its native land. See, South Korea is a car guy's nightmare. It's not that the cars on its oft-congested roads are crap; it's just that they collectively have all the variety and character of a Joe Lieberman Comedy Hour. 2010 Kia Soul First Drive Replies to this message: ata10 (Dec 18, 2008 1:26 pm) ems1 (Jan 03, 2009 5:58 am) csandste (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 pm) and 1 more...
#12 of 70 Re: First drive available! [KarenS] by ata10 Dec 18, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Nov 13, 2008 9:41 am) Don't know if you have seen this, but Kia will show another Soul concept at the NAIAS 2009 (USA). More info: http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/12/18/naias-2009-kia-to-unveil-soul-base- - d-concept-a-pick-up-soul/ Some say it could be a Soul-pick up truck... Replies to this message: ems1 (Jan 03, 2009 5:58 am) csandste (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 pm) erica4 (Jan 12, 2009 8:28 am)
#13 of 70 Re: First drive available! [ata10] by ems1 Jan 03, 2009 (5:58 am)
Replying to: ata10 (Dec 18, 2008 1:26 pm) While driving by my nearby Kia dealer in Quakertown PA, I noticed a Soul in the showroom. Stopped in to take a look and was impressed with the fit, finish and room in the vehicle. What is even more interesting was that the engine was the 1.6 diesel. Salesmen claim this will not be available in the U.S. but it will get 50 mpg. I can't imagine Kia shipping maybe a 1,000 or more diesel engine cars and not selling them. Are they going to ship them back to Korea? If even a small town dealer has one, I would guess all the U.S. dealers have diesel Soul. This is the logic for my guess of 1000 in the U.S. Anyone know the real story on this. I would buy the diesel version of the Soul in a minute. Dealer told me gas engine cars will be available in March. Not so much interested in the gas engine since I would buy a Xb before a Kia. Replies to this message: csandste (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 pm) erica4 (Jan 12, 2009 8:28 am)
#14 of 70 Re: First drive available! [ems1] by csandste Jan 03, 2009 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: ems1 (Jan 03, 2009 5:58 am) Saw two on the show room in St. Peters, MO. Both Korean diesels that I assume will never be started other than to get them off the truck. Very impressive, much nicer IMHO than the xB. Salesman said that it would be unveiled at the St. Louis Auto Show, which would be the end of this month. Never trust salesmen, but I thought this was scheduled for mid- late- winter. Replies to this message: erica4 (Jan 12, 2009 8:28 am)