Officially Official: Kia Soul coming to U.S. in April 2009
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Kia Soul.
In April of 2009, the Scion xB will finally get some stiff competition from Kia in the form of the Soul. As reported previously, the new model will debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, measuring 161 inches long, 70 inches wide and 63 inches tall. According to Automotive News, the Soul will be packing either a 1.6- or 2.0-liter gasoline engine powering the front wheels when it arrives in the States, while European consumers get a choice of a 1.6-liter gasoline or diesel engine.
In addition to aping the xB’s boxy shape, Kia will be offering a similar line of customization parts to make each Soul unique, so expect a variety of accessories, options and color combinations inspired by the Soul Burner, Diva and Searcher concepts that debuted in Geneva. Pricing has yet to be announced, but if Kia expects to compete with Scion, the Soul won’t be knocking on the $20k ceiling.
Gallery: 2009 Kia Soul
Gallery: Geneva 2008: Kia SOUL concepts
[Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req.]
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