The 2013 SEMA Show is almost upon us and Kia will be revealing five very
special Souls, each one uniquely inspired by the world of music.
Here’s a sneak peek of one of the Kia creations, the Vans Warped Tour
Soul. Embodying the youthful and fun spirit of the Vans Warped Tour experience,
this Kia Soul is ready to hit the road on a musical journey.
With
eye-catching air-brushed artwork, 20-inch wheels with performance
low-profile tires, a slide-out barbeque and a barrage of Infinity
speakers to deliver a true concert experience, the Vans Warped Tour Soul
is built to take music lovers on a rockin’ ride they’ll never forget!
Keep an eye on Executive Kia as the redesigned Souls roll in and be sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter for more news and updates.
The iconic Soul enters the 2014 model year with an all-new take on
design, driving dynamics and desirable features that totally transform
one of Kia Motors America’s best-selling cars into an urban utility
vehicle that is as comfortable in the city as it is on the open highway.
The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly
fresh, with more than a passing nod to the hot Track’ster concept that
was unveiled last year. Riding on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer
and wider, the all-new Soul has grown up without losing its edge,
allowing for more passenger and cargo room while reducing NVH levels. A
flatter torque curve and significant suspension upgrades make the 2014
Soul a nimble and agile companion in congested urban environments.
Honoring Soul owners’ fierce individualism, three unique trim levels
will be available when U.S. sales are expected to begin in the fourth
quarter of this year: Base, Plus and Exclaim.
The all-new Soul
displays its own individuality through a blend of funky personality,
fun-to-drive characteristics and premium upgrades intended to set it
apart from the pack. A playful color palette, including Soul-exclusive
colors such as Solar Yellow, Kale Green, and Inferno Red, along with
sporty new wheel designs, pump up the dynamic equation that has made
Soul such a dominate competitor in the “boxy” car segment.
Keeping
what made the current Soul special while addressing areas for
improvement was no easy task. As the design team at Kia’s California
studio began putting virtual pen to virtual paper, engineers in the U.S.
and Korea focused on making Soul a joy to drive. Starting with a solid
foundation was key, and the new body enjoys a 28.7 percent increase in
torsional rigidity over the current Soul. With the hard points set, the
all-new Soul was boiled down to three focus areas: Maintaining the
iconic design while adding modern cues; providing premium features and
content; and improving driving dynamics to make the 2014 Soul more
desirable than ever.
Keep an eye out at Executive Kia as the 2014 Souls roll in, and be sure to check out our Facebook and Twitter for more news and updates.
Details about the Soul's incredible features below the jump.
