Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Review: 2012 Kia Soul

Kia Motors America (KMA) celebrates the world premiers of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan and therefore the comprehensively upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the 2011 new york International Auto Show. The product that began Kia Motors’ design-led transformation returns to new york with a contemporary and updated look, more power, and therefore the same funky demeanor that customers all round the world have return to like from this compact crossover. The massively successful Kia Soul is fine-tuned for 2012 with a big range of technology and powertrain enhancements to deliver a lot of power and improved fuel potency.

The 2012 Kia Soul can amplify the fun-to-drive issue with important horsepower will increase, new six-speed transmissions and therefore the ability to deliver up to thirty four miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-litre GDI engine produces 135HP (100kW), an eleven p.c increase from the previous engine). For consumers yearning for a larger boost in power, a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is on the market with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission – advanced technology that’s rare during this section.

This engine, that produces 160HP (119kW), a thirteen p.c increase from the previous engine, and 143 pound-feet (194Nm) of torque, is customary on the 3 Kia Soul models. Kia calculates that fuel economy for the one.6-litre is a powerful 28/34 mpg city/highway (8.4-6.9L/100km), ten p.c a lot of economical than the previous engine, whereas the two.0-litre offers a fuel-sipping 27/33 mpg (8.7-7.1L/100km) for each the automated and manual transmissions.

In addition to the 2012 Soul’s performance upgrades, the new model also introduces a number of significant design improvements. On the outside, Kia Soul is freshened with new projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights, a redesigned hood and new front and rear bumpers. New and modern LED rear light clusters enhance the Kia Soul’s unique design, while the overall shape of the vehicle has been finessed to give Soul a smoother and more streamlined silhouette.

Kia Soul envelopes its passengers within a more high-tech, futuristic cabin for 2012, featuring a generous blend of technologies at tremendous overall value. Soul was a recipient of the Ward’s AutoWorld “Grooviest Interior” award for 2010, and passengers in the 2012 model will find genuine comfort in the roomy cabin.

New for 2012, an Infinity premium audio system is available on Soul+ models and standard on Soul! and Soul sport models for a more robust listening experience. Also new for 2012 is the UVO powered by Microsoft® in-car hands-free communication and infotainment system. A Premium Package is also available with heated front seats, leather seat trim, automatic climate control, and a navigation system among its upscale comforts.

Courtesy of automobiles-industry.com

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