Tag: 2014 Kia Soul Urban Crossover

2014 Kia Soul Urban Crossover is ready to make its European debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. In addition, the new Soul is also ready to go on sale during the fourth quarter of the year.

The model will be offered in three unique trim levels: Base, Plus and Exclaim. Since this Kia was introduced back in 2009 to the automotive marked, it became one of the top-selling vehicles of the brand.

This year’s model is expected to continue this tradition and will provide to its customers more premium features and content and improved driving dynamics. 2014 Soul will offer stiffer, longer and wider chassis, which will result in mode room for the passengers and the cargo.

2014 Kia Soul Base will be equipped with privacy glass, Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) as standard, while as an option it will be available with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls, center console armrest and storage, rear center armrest with cup holders and remote keyless entry.

Furthermore, there is also being offered here a wide range of standard features such as a 1.6L I-4 DOHC gasoline direct injection (GDI), four wheel disc brakes, rack-ready roof with integrated mounting points, air conditioning, power door locks, power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down, SiriusXMTM Satellite Radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, Bluetooth® wireless technology and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).

2014 Kia Soul Plus, will add on the Base equipment the following: 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss black with chrome bezel front upper grille and outside mirrors with turn signal indicators. The Plus will also be available with several optional packages.

The first one is UVO eServices Package which comprises of a Rear-Camera Display and auto on/off headlights. The next one is the Audio Package which includes navigation with an 8-inch display, HD RadioTM, Infinity® Audio system with center speakers, subwoofer and external amplifier, speaker lights and automatic temperature control with cluster ionizer.

Third is the Primo Package that adds to the Kia panoramic sunroof with power shades, leather trimmed seats, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, push-button start with Smart Key and front fog lights. At last, the ECO Package features Idle Stop and Go System (ISG), low rolling resistance tires and 16-inch alloy wheels.

2014 Kia Soul Exclaim is equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, body-colored front and rear bumper tusks, LED positioning lights, LED taillights with LED high-mounted stop light, power folding outside mirrors, UVO with eServices and a Rear-Camera Display.

This trim level will be offered with the optional Sun and Sand Package that provides navigation with an 8-inch display, Infinity Audio system with center speakers, subwoofer and external amplifier, speaker lights and automatic temperature control with cluster ionizer. On the other hand, the Whole Shabang Package adds leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, push-button start with Smart Key and LED positioning lights.

2014 Kia Soul will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year with the Base trim having a starting price of US $14 700.

Source: Kia

2014 Kia Soul was revealed last week and it was also disclosed that the vehicle is going to make its official European debut next month at Frankfurt Motor Show. Now it is time for Kia to present the advertising campaign of the new model.

The brand has already released an official video, which to be honest is my favorite commercial so far. In it the famous brightly clothed hamsters are appearing again. After their debut in 2009 they have become nearly pop icons, and I must confirm that thanks to this video their popularity will become even bigger.

Five years later, the hamsters have slimmed down and slicked their hair back, and come to introduce the latest version of 2014 Kia Soul. The ad carries the name “Totally Transformed” and it features Lady Gaga’s newest hit “Applause”.

In “Totally Transformed”, the hamsters have followed suit by getting fit and developing a new fashion sense that reflects the sophistication of the newly refined Soul.

The redesigned Soul is more refined and functional than ever. It offers more room, more available premium features and materials, improved driving dynamics and an instantly recognizable fresh appearance.

The vehicle’s design was inspired by 2012 Kia Track’ster concept, but it adds more freshness and attitude. It retains the outgoing model’s upright stance, squared shoulders, wraparound greenhouse, high-mounted tail lights and confidence-inspiring SUV ride height. 2014 Soul rides on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer and wider.

In addition, the enhanced torque and significant suspension upgrades make the new Soul an agile companion in city environments. The interior of the model is made via higher quality materials and now has more driver-focused design. It offers a wide range of standard comfort and convenience features, including Bluetooth wireless technology and steering wheel-mounted controls.

Source: Kia