Kia announced today that it is rolling out an all-new special edition for the Soul and we’re expecting this to be the first of many Kia Soul special-edition models to come. The 2010 Denim Kia Soul features a unique exterior denim color, white side-view mirrors with matching 18-inch alloy wheels, front fender indicator lights, a rear spoiler and white-racing stripes.

Based on the Soul+ model, the 2010 Denim Soul comes with an Audio Upgrade Package, an iPod connection cable for full functionality via the radio head unit and steering wheel controls, carpeted floor mats, moonroof and fog lights.

Prices for the 2010 Kia Denim Soul start at $17,300 with a 5-speed manual and $18,250 with an automatic.

2010 Denim Kia Soul:

Press Release:

ALL-NEW SPECIAL EDITION 2010 KIA SOUL
Limited-Run Special Edition Soul is Another “New Way to Roll”

IRVINE, Calif., June 24, 2009 – Kia Motors America (KMA) today rolls out the first all-new special edition for the Soul model line, the 2010 Denim Kia Soul, a unique iteration of the popular urban passenger vehicle that further emphasizes Soul’s cutting edge style and youthful, fun character. Matched with impressive fuel economy and safety features standard on all models, the special-edition Denim Soul provides consumers with even more personalization options.

“Denim Soul incorporates edginess and confidence,” said Michael Sprague, vice president of marketing, KMA. “It illustrates our commitment to fresh design, even on a vehicle that’s been in the marketplace only a few months, and it’s the first of more special editions to be offered in 2010 for the recently introduced Kia Soul.”

Exclusive to the Denim Soul is a unique denim exterior color, striking white side-view mirrors with matching white 18-inch alloy wheels, front fender turn signal indicator lights, a wing-type rear spoiler and a bold off-set white racing stripe completing the rally-inspired look. The Denim Soul is based on the Soul+ model and is fully loaded with the Audio Upgrade Package (center speaker, subwoofer, external amplifier and speaker lights that pulse to the beat of the music), an iPod connection cable for full functionality via the radio head unit and steering wheel controls, carpeted floor mats, moonroof and fog lights all included for this special edition.

The special edition Denim Soul starts at $17,300¹ with a five-speed manual transmission, and $18,250 with an automatic.

Denim Soul builds from the Soul+ model, which offers standard keyless remote entry, privacy glass on the rear and rear side windows, body-color door handles and dual body-color power side mirrors along with 16-inch alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires. Soul+ offers additional standard features including cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, Bluetooth® hands-free connectivity, dual 12-volt power outlets and tweeter speakers, all enhancing creature comforts on the road, as well as a covered upper storage bin, dual visor vanity mirrors with covers and dual map lights. Black cloth seats are adorned with Soul logo inserts, further personalizing the cabin.

About the Kia Soul

Designed by Kia Motors’ Southern California-based design team, Soul is currently on sale at dealerships across the United States and has already been recognized as a “Best Value” by the Texas Auto Writers Association and by Ward’s Autoworld for its “Interior of the Year” list. Available in four trims, Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport, pricing for the versatile five door begins at $13,300 for the base trim, while Soul+ starts at $14,950. Enhancing to the Soul! or Soul sport offers a price beginning at $16,950.

A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is paired with either the five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission and is standard on Soul+, Soul! and Soul sport models. The engine produces 142 horsepower with 137 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy offers a thrifty, fuel-sipping 24/30 mpg for both the automatic and manual transmissions², better than the Scion xB.

Offering plenty of standard features, the Soul trim offers a chrome-accented grille, clear lens auto-off headlamps, solar glass, black door handles and side mirrors, body-colored front and rear fascias with black inserts, black bodyside molding, rear wiper/washer, variable intermittent windshield wipers and 15-inch steel wheels fitted with P195/65R15 tires.

Passengers will find comfort in the Soul’s roomy cabin that offers 40.2/39.6 inches of headroom (front/rear), shoulder room of 55.2/55.1 inches, 42.1/39.0 inches of legroom and a passenger volume of 102.3 cubic feet, more spacious than the Scion xB.

Soul’s interior design is decidedly 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 SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities and three months complimentary service³. Standard USB and auxiliary input jacks also are in the center console with full iPod® and MP3 controllability via the audio head unit and steering wheel controls achieved with an optional accessory iPod cable.

Additional standard interior features include air conditioning, tilt steering column, power door locks, 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. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat offers multiple seating and cargo arrangements depending on driver and passenger needs.

Standard Kia Safety Features

Soul continues to offer the same high level of standard safety equipment as all Kia vehicles, including front seat active headrests, dual front advanced airbags, front seat-mounted and full-length side curtain airbags. An Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) also are standard. Front and rear crumple zones, side-impact door beams, impact-absorbing steering column and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system also come standard on all Soul models, making for a comprehensive list of standard safety features.

Industry-Leading Warranty

Like all Kia models, Soul is covered by a comprehensive warranty program, which offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in this program are a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, a five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty, and a five-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty. A five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan also is part of the comprehensive coverage program.

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

The 2010 Kia Soul is now on sale at Kia dealerships near you with prices starting at $13,995. Here is one of the first Kia Soul commercials featuring four hamsters driving the Soul and messing around with some of its many features.

What should you take away from the commercial? Everyone else in the world is driving around in a hamster wheel while you… well, you’ve got soul.

Click through for the commercial.

2010 Kia Soul:

2010 Kia Soul:

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Earlier this morning we saw Fifth Gear’s review of the 2009 BMW 7-Series. We now have their review of the new Kia Soul.

The 2010 Kia Soul will go on sale in the U.S. later this year with prices starting at $13,995 for the entry level 122-hp 1.6 4-cylinder model. Pricing will run all the way up to $17,900 for a fully-loaded 142-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder. Click here for more pricing details on the 2010 Soul.

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2010 Kia Soul:

2010 Kia Soul:

Everyone’s soul has a price and now, so does Kia’s Soul. Kia has dropped the pricing details on the new 2010 Kia Soul which will start at $13,995. That number is for the base model that will come with a 122-hp 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, AC, AM/FM/CD/MP3, USB and AUX jacks, power windows and locks, ABS and ESC and 6 airbags.

Moving up a notch will be the Kia Soul + (plus) which starts at $14,950 with manual transmission and $15,900 with an automatic. Power comes from a 2.0L 4-cylinder making a total of 142-hp. The Kia Soul + will come with everything that base Kia Soul does plus 16-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, cruise control, keyless entry, power outside mirrors and Bluetooth.

There will be two range-topper models including the Soul ! (exclaim) and Soul Sport. Both models come standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, an upgraded audio package, fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and a metal finish interior trim. The Soul ! also offers a sunroof, read/black interior trim, sport cloth seats and a metal pedals. The Soul Sport a new front and rear fascia, side skirts, a rear spoiler and a sport tuned suspension. Pricing for both models starts at $16,950 and $17,900 respectively.

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2010 Kia Soul:

The Kia Soul will make its stateside debut at the 2008 LA Auto Show as a 2010 model. Of course, we are never lucky to get any diesel options here so Kia will only offer the Soul only with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine making 142-hp. The engine will be mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.

Kia is planning on producing 136,000 units of the Soul annually at it’s Gwangju plant. Kia will ship over 50,000 of those the U.S. with sales to kick-off in April 2009. Pricing details will be released closer to launch date.

According to recent reports, Kia is also working on a hybrid version of the Soul. No confirmation has been made whether the hybrid Soul will make it to the U.S.

2009 Kia Soul:

Source: Kia-World