New York Auto Show was the venue chosen by Kia to show the public the new generation of 2014 Kia Soul. Premieres longest platform and despite the similar aesthetic to the previous, not too many common elements. Presumably it will also be available in the old continent later.
Though the Spanish market has not had a high success in other regions of the planet has become a best-seller (Canada, United States and China mainly). With this new release we have tried to keep the unique style characteristic of the 2014 Kia Soul but lightening the set, making it more livable and increase the feeling of quality. All this coupled with a greater chance of equipment.
Among the most important changes in the interior should be noted the arrival of soft, more comfortable to touch, to coat the upper regions of the dashboard and doors. The design itself has changed and may even be widespread in excess, but is now more intuitive and rational. According versions may have a touch screen in the center console with large access to multiple functions.
Bigger, spacious and equipped, the new 2014 Kia Soul remains almost intact that image always casual and atypical.
The instrumentation, completely new, can have a TFT color display while for ambient lighting LEDs have chosen. As happened in the previous model, this section has been taken care of and there are many elements that are illuminated, adding a youthful and carefree.
The new equipment includes ventilated front seats, power seats and heated, rear view camera, heated steering wheel, access system and keyless entry, sunroof, xenon headlights, etc.
Chosen engines for the new 2014 Kia Soul are two gasoline always. The access step is the familiar 135 hp 1.6 GDI associated with a manual or automatic, but always with six speeds. It will be sold exclusively for the base version.
The two superior finishes, Plus and Exclaim, receiving 2.0 GDI engine with 164 hp combined with both transmissions referred to in the case of the Plus, and only the most equipped automatic.
Marketing the new 2014 Kia Soul start in U.S. on the third quarter year. It is possible that the specific variant for Europe see it in the coming months and may reach dealerships before the end of the year.