Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating the world premiere of the all-new 2012 Kia Rio subcompact sedan and the vast upgrade in the 2012 Kia Soul 2011 New York International Auto Show.
The product has begun to design variant of Kia Motors' to return to New York with a fresh and updated, more powerful, funky, and the same behavior that consumers around the world have learned to love this compact crossover. Top of the popular Kia Seoul has developed for 2012 is a significant amount of transmission technologies and improvements to produce more power and fuel efficiency.
The product has begun to design variant of Kia Motors' to return to New York with a fresh and updated, more powerful, funky, and the same behavior that consumers around the world have learned to love this compact crossover. Top of the popular Kia Seoul has developed for 2012 is a significant amount of transmission technologies and improvements to produce more power and fuel efficiency.
"After only two years of the model it was in 2012, significant improvements in the power of soul, style and fuel economy, what makes this iconic vehicle the perfect package for those seeking something a little out of the box, "said Michael Sprague Kia. "The soul has always stood out from the crowd and is responsible for getting new customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company to record a series of successes. With rising gas prices, this update adds even more style and fun to drive performance while improving fuel economy by 10 percent. "
More power, less fuel
In 2012, Kia Soul will enhance the fun factor to lead to significant increases in horsepower, new six-speed transmissions and the ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-liter engine producing 135 hp GDI (100kW), up 11 percent from the previous engine). For buyers looking for more boost in power, a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission - a technology that is rare in this segment.
In 2012, Kia Soul will enhance the fun factor to lead to significant increases in horsepower, new six-speed transmissions and the ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-liter engine producing 135 hp GDI (100kW), up 11 percent from the previous engine). For buyers looking for more boost in power, a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission - a technology that is rare in this segment.
This engine produces 160hp (119kW), an increase of 13 percent from the previous engine, and 143 lb-ft (194Nm) of torque, is standard on all three models Kia Soul.
Kia estimated fuel economy for the 1.6-liter is 28/34 mpg impressive city / highway (8.4-6.9L/100km), 10 percent more efficient than the previous engine, while the 2.0 - L offers a fuel-sipping mpg 27/33 (8.7-7.1L/100km) for both automatic and manual transmissions.
Kia estimated fuel economy for the 1.6-liter is 28/34 mpg impressive city / highway (8.4-6.9L/100km), 10 percent more efficient than the previous engine, while the 2.0 - L offers a fuel-sipping mpg 27/33 (8.7-7.1L/100km) for both automatic and manual transmissions.
More Style & Sophistication
From 2012 Soul-performance improvements, including the new model introduces a number of significant design improvements. Outside, the Kia Soul refreshed with new projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, a restyled hood and new front and rear. New and modern LED taillights enhance the unique Kia Soul, while the overall shape of the vehicle was moved to give a smooth bore, more streamlined silhouette.
From 2012 Soul-performance improvements, including the new model introduces a number of significant design improvements. Outside, the Kia Soul refreshed with new projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, a restyled hood and new front and rear. New and modern LED taillights enhance the unique Kia Soul, while the overall shape of the vehicle was moved to give a smooth bore, more streamlined silhouette.
Spacious, State of the Interior's most advanced
Kia Soul passengers on a more high tech, futuristic cabin in 2012, with a combination of technologies to the generous great overall value. Alma was the recipient of the room AutoWorld "Interior groovy" award for 2010, and passengers in the 2012 model is really spacious comfort of the cabin.
Kia Soul passengers on a more high tech, futuristic cabin in 2012, with a combination of technologies to the generous great overall value. Alma was the recipient of the room AutoWorld "Interior groovy" award for 2010, and passengers in the 2012 model is really spacious comfort of the cabin.
New for 2012, a premium Infinity audio is available in standard and soul + Soul! and models sporting soul to listen more robust experience. Also new for 2012 is powered by Microsoft ® UVO in your car hands-free infotainment system. A Premium Package is also available with heated front seats, leather seating control trim, automatic climate control and a navigation system among its luxury amenities.