2009 Kia Soulster Concept news, pictures, and information

KIA MOTORS AMERICA SHOWCASES THE SOUL'STER CONCEPT AT 2009 NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Once inside, Soul'ster takes even more progressive variations from Soul beginning wîth the new four-passenger seating design, a diversion from Soul's five-passenger arrangement, lending spacious versatility for long summer weekends. The surprisingly flexible Soul'ster provides real seating for two in the front wîth comfortable seating for two more adults in the back. Fold-flat passenger and rear seats combined wîth ample headroom make this the perfect car for social outings outdoors and on the beach wîth friends. Making basic features hot, its crank-up windows are a purposefully key interior design element as are the dashboard-integrated audio speakers.

Adding to the edgy design scheme, the non-floor-mounted cantilevered seats project the illusion of being suspended in space when viewed from the side allowing for increased rear legroom. Storage compartments below each of the fold-flat rear seats, offer room for myriad cargo needs. In addition to the spacious cargo area, dual storage compartments also can be found in the rear and underneath the cargo hold area.

All Revved Úp

With young buyers in mind, Soul'ster offers an agile, smooth and spirited ride. As wîth its Soul cousin, Soul'ster's can be made available wîth a myriad of engine choices depending upon each market's needs. A 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission, which produces approximately 120 horsepower. For those lòòking for a little more power, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available wîth either the five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, producing approximately 140 horsepower. Fuel economy for both engines is estimated at 30 or more miles per gallon. Other markets might choose the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine producing 124 horsepower or a 1.6-liter turbodiesel.

2009 Product Line

Kia Motors America offers a dynamic and diverse product line of 11 vehicles to meet the needs of all lifestyles. The 2009 vehicle line features the functional Rondo CÚV and award-winning Sedona minivan along wîth a wide variety of popular passenger cars, including the refined Amanti full size sedan, purposeful Optima mid size sedan, versatile and compact Spectra and Spectra5, and sporty yet fuel efficient Rio and Rio5 subcompacts. The vehicle line also features the all-new and affordably luxurious Borrego, rugged Sorento and value-packed Sportage SÚVs. The Soul will further complement the lineup when it arrives in dealerships this spring.