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2012 Kia Soul Price – £12 495

Kia will launch the all-new 2012 Soul from 3^rd October and the price is as low as £12 495. The model will come with revised 1.6-litre engines and the introduction of a six-speed gearbox on all models improve performance while lowering fuel consumption, emissions and running costs.

The engine range includes two 1.6-litre engines.

The first is a direct-injection (GDi) petrol with 138BHP. It returns 44.1 mpg on combined cycle and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds. The emissions are just 149g/km, which saves owners £35 a year compared with the previous model.

The second is a 1.6-litre CRDi with 126BHP, which is capable of doing 57.6mpg and emissions of just 129 g/km of CO2. 0 to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds, which is 0.6 seconds faster than previous version.

Soul comes as standard with electronic stability control (ESC) and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD). ESC intervenes to prevent skids by braking one or more wheels, reducing engine power or both if sensors detect the car may be in danger of going out of control. EBD, meanwhile, automatically ensures that stopping power is directed to the four wheels in such a way as to ensure the car is brought to a halt in the shortest possible distance.

Kia Soul – Performance and Economy figures

Version	Power (bhp)	Torque (lb/ft)	Top Speed (mph)	0-60 mph	Combined mpg	CO₂ (g/km)
1.6 GDi	138 @ 6300 rpm	122 @ 4850 rpm	112	10.0	44.1	149
1.6 CRDi	126 @ 4000 rpm	192 @ 1900-2750 rpm	112	10.3	57.6	129
1.6-litre CRDi auto	126 @ 4000 rpm	192 @ 1900-2750 rpm	110	11.3	47.9	155

Kia Soul – Pricing

Version	Price – On the Road
1.6 GDi 1	£12,495
1.6 GDi 2	£13,595
1.6 CRDi 2	£14,695
1.6 CRDi 2 auto	£15,795
1.6 GDi Hunter	£15,095
1.6 CRDi Hunter	£16,195
1.6 CRDi Hunter auto	£17,295
1.6 GDi Quantum	£15,595
1.6 CRDi Quantum	£16,695
1.6 CRDi Quantum auto	£17,795

Source: KIA

October 3, 2011

2012 Kia Soul at New York Auto Show

Kia has announced the new version of one of its most successful models – Soul. The 2012 Kia Soul features better exterior and more power, but the style remains the same, because of the customers appreciation.

“We have given the new 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,” commented 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. This mid-life refresh adds even more style and fun-to-drive performance to the vehicle that started our design-led transformation whilst also improving fuel economy by 10 per cent,” he added.

2012 Soul comes with a new 1.6 litre direct-injected petrol engine (GDI) with 140PS (103 kW) and 163Nm (121 lb-ft). The US market will also receive a new 2.0 litre four-cylinder with 162PS (119 kW) and 193Nm (143 lb-ft). The engine will be available with either 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. The small 1.6 litre GDI achieves 34 mpg on the highway and the bigger 2.0 litre returns 33 mpg.

The exterior boasts new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a redesigned bonnet and new front and rear bumpers.

The interior boasts in-car hands-free communication and infotainment system, heated front seats, leather seat trim, automatic climate control, navigation system and push-button start. There are also a three-dial instrument cluster, standard USB and auxiliary input jacks, steering wheel-mounted controls and a reversing camera.

2012 Kia Soul will hit the UK market in the autumn.

Source: KIA

April 21, 2011

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2012 Kia Soul Price – £12 495

2012 Kia Soul at New York Auto Show