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#81 of 208 Soul owners by steve_ HOST

Nov 05, 2012 (3:57 pm)

A reporter would like to speak to Hyundai and Kia owners who agree or disagree with the latest controversy over MPG. If you own a Hyundai or a Kia and would like to speak to a reporter about your experience with your car's fuel economy, please send your daytime and evening contact info to predmunds.com no later than Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET.

#83 of 208 2012 Kia Soul by conwelpic

May 16, 2011 (9:54 am)

surprised this has not been added to the forum, as this info has now been available since the NY auto show back in late April when the new facelifted model was announced.
So if you are still not aware of it here's the details, the major changes are all new 6 speed transmissions and different engines.
 
This will give you full current details and lots of photographs, full specs and prices have yet to be announced. This is all US info only.
 
http://www.kiamedia.com/secure/soul2012.html

#84 of 208 Re: 2012 Kia Soul - USA information by conwelpic

Jun 29, 2011 (3:54 pm)

Replying to: conwelpic (May 16, 2011 9:54 am)
just released today (June 29th)
 
Soul - base, + (plus), ! (exclaim)
Exterior:
 
    Multi-reflector headlamps (base, +)
    Projection headlamps w/ LED daytime running lights (!)
    LED tail lamps (!)
    Revised 18" alloy wheels
    Tire width increased from 225/45R18 to 235/45R18
    Revised 16" alloy wheels
    Revised 15" wheel covers
    Revised front fog lights (+ w/ power sunroof w/ fog lights, !)
    Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
    Side mirrors w/ turn signal indicators (+, !)
    Revised hood, front and rear fascias
    Added Moss to list of exterior colors
 
Interior:
 
    Revised center stack and gear shift design
    UVO system w/ HD Radio UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
    Available Navigation system with SiruisXM Traffic™ (! w/ Premium Package)
    Available Infinity Audio System (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
    Telescoping steering wheel
    Auto on/off headlamps (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
    Two-stage heated front seats (vs. previous one-stage) (! w/ Premium Package)
    Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors (+)
    Illuminated glove box
    Revised speaker lamp illumination (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !)
    Tire mobility kit
    Revised interior cloth (+)
 
Mechanical:
 
    1.6-liter four-cylinder GDI engine (base)
    2.0-liter four-cylinder MPI engine (+, !)
    6-speed automatic transmission (vs. previous 4-speed) (optional on base, +; standard on !)
    6-speed manual transmission (vs. previous 5-speed)
    Electric power steering (vs. hydraulic)
    Active eco system (applies to A/T)
    Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
    Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
    Eco Package (A/T only) w/ Idle Stop and Go (ISG) (optional on A/T base, +)

#85 of 208 Re: 2012 Kia Soul - USA information [conwelpic] by mrcellus

Jun 29, 2011 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: conwelpic (Jun 29, 2011 3:54 pm)
Great news thanks C.

#86 of 208 update to the post #2, as of July 8th by conwelpic

Jul 08, 2011 (4:10 pm)

Exterior:
Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only);
standard on !)
 
Interior:
UVO system w/ HD Radio UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
 
Available Infinity Audio System (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)
 
Auto on/off headlamps (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only);
standard on !)
 
Revised speaker lamp illumination (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package (A/T only); standard on !)

#87 of 208 2012 Soul changes (Canadian model) by conwelpic

Jul 09, 2011 (8:29 pm)

2012 Changes:
 
1.6L GDI Engine and 2.0L Nu Engine added
Standard 6 Speed Manual Transmission and available 6 Speed Automatic Transmission
Exterior Enhancements
Front / rear bumper design changed
2-bulb headlamp changed to 4-bulb plus available projection feature
Rear lamp design changed and available LED rear tail lamps added
New optional 18” Alloy wheels
Interior Enhancements
New optional 7-inch navigation
New optional UVO infotainment
New optional Supervision cluster
New upper floor console and new 6-speed gear shift knob
Available “Idle Stop-and-Go” Technology
Standard Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Three new colours added – Misty Green, Olive Green and Saddle Brown
Three colours removed – Java Brown, Orange, Blue Stone
New “Patterned” style cloth interior replaces Houndstooth design
Specifications and trims have been modified

#88 of 208 2012 Soul Canadian model by conwelpic

Jul 14, 2011 (10:09 am)

I have features specs on the Canadian Soul, any questions just fire away.

#89 of 208 Re: 2012 Soul Canadian model [conwelpic] by vt2862

Jul 16, 2011 (6:24 am)

Replying to: conwelpic (Jul 14, 2011 10:09 am)
Do you know when they will be in the showroom in Canada vs USA?

#90 of 208 Re: 2012 Soul Canadian model [vt2862] by conwelpic

Jul 16, 2011 (6:34 am)

Replying to: vt2862 (Jul 16, 2011 6:24 am)
I would estimate some time in September for Canada, probably similar for the US too.

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