Some would say a car that’s used merely as transportation from point A to point B has no soul. But some cars are universally regarded as having a soul, while others are viewed solely as appliances – no matter how they’re used. Still others believe a car’s soul is something that develops over time. In [...]
Kia’s advertising slogan is ‘The Power to Surprise”. So when people who know about my work in auto journalism saw me roll up in this quirky little box, they asked me what I thought of it, and I could see in their faces they were waiting for me to trash it. My answer? “I love it.” Hey, surprise!
Those who are more in the know about the Soul, this feeling comes as no surprise at all. The Garage’s Founding Editor, Gary Grant was first to get his hands on the 2010 Kia Sou…
The 2012 Kia Soul is a compact hatchback aimed at the Millennial generation, but is perfect for anyone who has a youthful spirit. Youthful styling is what draws younger buyers to the Kia Soul, but it also has a lot to offer like good fuel mileage, practicality and technology. For 2012, the styling on the new Kia Soul has been freshened and boasts new engines that should make the functional hatchback even more attractive.
Outside, the new Soul gets a refresh that didn’t have any major changes, but t…
While the ZL1’s styling isn’t subtle, its performance is defined by Chevy’s attention to nuance. A day driving at the Virginia International Raceway revealed a Camaro that evokes blue-ribbon sport coupes like the BMW M3.
By the time the Kia Soul arrived Stateside for the 2010 model year, conventional wisdom had the Kabuki-faced wagon pegged as a late entry to a contest the Scion xB had already won. With a six-year head start, it seemed the xB—and to a lesser extent the slightly larger, somewhat pricier, and now-dead Honda Element—had the hip, inexpensive box-on-wheels segment on lockdown. But in a story rich with Faustian implication, Kia sold its Soul to more than 100,000 Americans in 2011 alone, almost six times t…
By Peter Dushenski
To borrow liberally from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s philosophical children’s book, Le Petit Prince,
“Quand on veut un turbo, c’est la preuve qu’on exist.”
As enthusiasts, turbos are proof positive that we exist. We need little more than a glimpse at a Ferrari F40 to be reminded of this. But is a turbo enough to separate the 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost from the 2012 Scion iQ?
We start with the Explorer EcoBoost, which features an upscale, downsized 2.0T engine ne…
While some will criticize the Kia Soul’s styling, gas mileage or highway noise, few will say it’s anything less than a blast to drive, says Ron Amadon.
Looking at Kia’s lineup and its clear it is one for those who don’t want to blend in. Bold, sharp designs that make you love them or hate them. Hyundai’s fluid styling is less polarizing. The Soul is one of those polarizing cars, but what you can’t really deny is its coolness factor. We can’t help but think of the hamsters when we see it either. Now there’s the mark of a successful advertising campaign…..At Chicago Kia is either offering us a preview of the next…
Looking at Kia’s lineup and its clear it is one for those who don’t want to blend in. Bold, sharp designs that make you love them or hate them. Hyundai’s fluid styling is less polarizing. The Soul is one of those polarizing cars, but what you can’t really deny is its coolness factor. We can’t help but think of the hamsters when we see it either. Now there’s the mark of a successful advertising campaign…..At Chicago Kia is either offering us a preview of the next…
After teasing us during the month of February, Kia has finally taken the wraps off of the new Track’ster Concept at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.
“The idea was to make the Track’ster tough looking, like a bulldog,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer for KMA. “But the car had to be approachable as well. We wanted to base the car in reality so people instantly knew it was a Soul, but with a lot of attitude. It had to be a bold interpretation that would change people’s concept…