Friday, October 5, 2018

New 2018 Kia Soul Compact Crossover Hatchback


2018 Kia Soul
2018 Kia Soul Compact Hatchback

Kia Motors offers you the stylish new 2018 Kia Soul compact hatchback. The premium hatchback comes with elegant and bold designs that give excellent looks and turbo powered engine to make you feel the power it encompasses. The stylish new Soul is loaded with new bold looks and specially designed. You meet the eco-friendly addition to Soul family this year – the 2018 Kia Soul EV.

Kia makes 2018 Soul available in three trims – Base, Plus and Exclaim. The 2018 Kia Soul EV trim is an electric version. Every trim comes with different standard engines. Soul Base gets powered with 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I-4 Engine, Soul Plus has a 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I-4, and the most powerful is Turbocharged 1.6L 16-valve I-4 Engine with Gasoline Direct Injection in Soul Exclaim. The turbocharged engine gives the power output of 201 Horsepower and Torque of 195 lb.-ft which offers breathtaking driving experience.


Styling


2018 Kia Soul is crafted with sleek and stylish looks to make you stand out among others. Soul catches attention with its bold graphics and powerful engine drive. The hatchback is available with a wide range of stylish colors to choose. Now drive your Soul in your personalized looks.

Soul is available with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights that are highly luminous, bright and crisp. The HID headlamps come with auto-leveling that adjusts with your driving style. It gives you confidence and a better view of the road during the night. Available Panoramic sunroof with Soul Plus and Soul Exclaim lets you enjoy fresh air and sunshine on adventure trips and breathtaking landscapes.

Soul comes standard with 16” Alloy wheels in Base trim, 17” Alloy wheels in Plus, and 10-spoke 18” Alloy wheels in Soul Exclaim.


Interior & Comforts


Kia gives Soul a home-like luxurious interior with premium craftsmanship. The new Soul is quiet, plush and crafted for comfort. Available heated and ventilated front seats with Soul Extreme and Soul Plus respectively makes every journey a joyride even in winters. Push-Button Start with the Smart key is available with Soul Plus and comes standard with Soul Exclaim. Foldable rear seats make space over 60 cubic feet for cargo on long trips.

Infotainment system in Kia Soul includes a 7” UVO Touchscreen Display with SiriusXM® Audio System standard and option of 8” Touchscreen offers the best entertainment to you and your family. Never get bored when your ride Soul. 6 Speaker system with Dash mounted tweeters comes standard with every trim and Harman/Kardon® Audio System with Center Speaker, Sub-woofer, and External Amplifier is available optionally for Soul Plus and Soul Exclaim.

UVO infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The UVO eServices App integrates with iPhone to provide 24x7 roadside assistance, Parking Minder, and monitoring of vehicle maintenance requirements.


Safety


As always, Kia Motors have kept the safety of riders above comforts and looks. Best-n-class safety features advanced airbag system with Dual-Front, Front-seat mounted side and full-length side curtain airbags. Front-seat belt pretensioners and 4-wheel Disc brakes with Anti-Lock Braking System come standard with all the trims.

Additionally available safety features are Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), Blind-Spot Detection System (BSD), and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA).

Pros:
·         Best Infotainment System
·         Turbo Engine is powerful
·         Versatile Hatchback styling

Cons:
·         Required Safety techs not available with Exclaim
·         Noisy Engine
·         Low gas mileage