Kia Soul

These days you do not have to look far to find that one car looks exactly like the other. Whatever happened to being unique?  To having some personality? Because no matter where you are going, there is always a better way to get there.

The 2011 Soul looks different because it is different. With its unique styling inside and out, impressive features and an industry – leading warranty program, it is a new way to roll. The Soul has also earned multiple awards including a Best Buy from Consumer Digest.

The 2011 Soul at Classic Kia looks different because it is different.
Open the hatch. That is some serious space. See the 2011 Soul at Classic Kia
 The Kia Soul - with so many possibilities, which way will you roll? Decide for yourself at Classic Kia.

Soul is different, right down to its platform. Soul features front-wheel drive, a high roofline and a wide, distinctive stance. Available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, pricing for the dynamic compact CUV begins at $13,3001 for the base trim and an array of features that make the Soul stand out from the rest.

Standard features include air conditioning, tilt steering, power door locks, illuminated window switches, power windows with driver's side auto-down, external temperature display and digital clock in the radio, an upper storage bin, dual-level glove box, 12-volt power outlet, rear window defroster, cargo area light and a dome light with delay out.

Soul is stylishly appointed with black cloth seats, adding to its comfortable interior. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat with headrest height adjustment offers multiple seating and cargo arrangements depending on driver and passenger needs.  Improving the Soul's interior look and feel, Soul features metal-finish accents that appear on the steering wheel, shift lever surround, air vents and speakers. The interior door panels also are enhanced with soft-touch perforated panels and padded door armrests.

Forget about trying to define the Soul. It’s leaps ahead. Modern  styling, highlighted by a wide stance. Unique front and rear fascias and side sills on the sport model. Simply put, the Soul stands out from the rest.

Soul's interior design is influenced by the car's highly specified audio system. An uncluttered dashboard with a three-dial instrument cluster, LCD illumination and floating center stack design is the key visual feature and offers enticing access to the AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system outfitted with SIRIÚS Satellite Radio capabilities and three months complimentary service. Standard USB and auxiliary input jacks also are in the center console with full iPod®5 and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and §teering wheel controls achieved with an optional accessory iPod cable.

The versatile five-door's low, wide stance is paired with an angled window line, rounded nose and large flared-back headlamps, giving it a playful and youthful appearance. With a friendly face and exuberant personality, Soul is perfect for coastline drives or cruising downtown city streets, embodying the mantra 'a new way to roll.'

Think of Soul as your personal canvas. It’s ready for personal touches. Unique colors inside and out for you to choose from. Plenty of optional accessories, like body kit, rear spoiler, aluminum scuff plates, remote start, and metal petals. If you live for the outdoors, go with the available roof rack for snowboards, bike, or kayak.

Make it your own by choosing from a wide palate of exotic exterior paint colors, including: Dune and Clear White; metallic tones of Shadow, Titanium and Bright Silver; coffee-inspired Java; red-hot Molten; Alien green, flame-emulating Ignition, Denim blue and dreamy Ghost.

It’s your masterpiece.

The first rule about the Soul? Have fun! Jump into the Soul sport and take on the road with confidence with its sports-tuned suspension. Great handling and fuel efficient, the Soul sport gets up to 30 mpg on the highway.

Soul offers a smooth and spirited ride. Its 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, which produces 122 horsepower and 115 pound-feet of torque. For those looking for a little more power, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available with either the five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The latter engine produces 142 horsepower with 137 pound-feet of torque, and is standard on Soul+, Soul! and Soul sport models. Fuel economy for the 1.6-liter manual comes in at an impressive 26/31 mpg6 (city/highway) while the 2.0-liter offers a thrifty, fuel-sipping 24/30 mpg6 for both the automatic and manual transmissions7.

Open the hatch. That is some serious space. How can it be bigger inside than it is outside? Now flip down the flip-folding rear seats for all kinds of cargo-carrying variations. That’s what it is all about.

All five adult passengers will find ingress and egress simple and effortless, credited to tall doors and a high seating position, and each Soul has its own personality credited to multiple options for interiors with different colors, fabrics and audio system packages available for selection.

And in a car that’s sized to park anywhere. Amazing. Built with a wheelbase of 100.4 inches, an overall length of 161.6 inches, an overall width of 70.3 inches and overall height of 63.4 inches, the Soul offers a comfortable interior with roomy seating for up to five passengers. Constructed with more than 70 percent high-tensile-strength steel to enhance structural strength without adding a lot of weight, the Kia-engineered body achieves high torsional stiffness, benefiting handling, ride quality and refinement.

The Kia Soul - with so many possibilities, which way will you roll? With all the standard equipment you are looking for, the Soul and Soul+ (plus) are ready to roll.

Both come with a AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System, air conditioning, power windows/locks, and four wheel disc brakes. In addition, the Soul+ offers a whole lot more. It features a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, steering wheel mounted controls, Bluetooth wireless technology, 16 inch alloy wheels and remote key entry.

Soul+ offers additional standard features, including cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, hands-free Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity, dual 12-volt power outlets and tweeter speakers, all enhancing creature comforts on the road. Also standard on the Soul+ is a covered upper storage bin, dual visor vanity mirrors with covers and dual map lights. Soul+ also has unique black interior seating adorned with Soul logo inserts you have to see yourself.

The Soul ! (exclaim) takes style to  new level with its sand-black interior and its houndstooth design of its seating.It has extra touches like a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and carpeted floor mats, combined with sand-black cloth interior trim with houndstooth inserts for a distinguishing Soul style. You get all the standard features on the Soul+ along with larger 18-inch alloy wheels, power sunroof and fog lights. For the Soul! and Soul sport (and an option for Soul+), a standard Audio Upgrade Package enhances the sound with a center speaker, subwoofer, 315-watt external amplifier and speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music or simply add mood lighting.  Pure style.

The Soul sport. Take a good look – it’s BOLD. The Soul sport starts with the Soul+ features and adds a prominent red-black interior that makes it stand apart from the rest. Its unique front and rear fascias and side sills, and rear spoiler are all standard. Sport-tuned suspension, 18 inch wheels and metal petals complete the look. Soul! and Soul sport models offer available heated leather seats and push-button start for added upscale comforts.

Tons of space and features.  Tons of gear!

  • Flip down the 60/40 split folding rear seats and there’s more
  • While you can’t see the hidden tray in the cargo floor, it is there.
  • Check out the sun roof
  • Center console storage
  • Dual level glove box
  • Cruise control
  • Pulsating speaker lights
  • Upper storage box
  • Air conditioning
  • Complimentary trial Subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio
  • USB/aux for your MP3
  • An Accessory cable lets your control your Ipod mobile digital device with the stereo controls