The new Kia Soul.

devarshi84 · 12th February 2009, 06:22

Small cars are the in things today. Even in the Americas. Hyundai decided to answer the market in a big way with the lifestyle car named Soul.

Hyundai is smartly bringing in Kia as the bread and butter model and taking hyundai brand up with the new luxury cars such as genesis and Azera.

Check it out.

The Kia Soul’s speakers change their glow according to the beat of the music played!

Soundstream speakers with light effect. The link also has a video.

Peer into a Soul

In 2007 I would've just written Kia off. Even Hyundai for that matter but.........

Nitin · 14th February 2009, 01:10

Now what is this supposed to be? Seems like some competition for the Scion XB.
I see parts of the Range Rover,Honda Element and a few other cars in this one!

Or maybe I'm seeing things ..:P

devarshi84 · 19th February 2009, 03:57

Whatever the reason maybe, it looks good to me.

Steeroid · 19th February 2009, 08:54

Yup. Definitely looks very distinct and young-ish.

Trouble is, this isnt the right time for a 'lifestyle product' launch.

Proxima · 19th February 2009, 09:55

How respected is the Kia brand overseas? I drove one in the US and found it to be very good. As good as a comparable Toyota.

devarshi84 · 20th February 2009, 09:04

I dont think its present in very many markets but Hyundai is clearly taking a bold step.

positioning Hyundai as a luxury segment brand. (Genesis, Azera)
Positioning Kia as a mainstream segment brand.

looking at the craze for small cars in US, Kia should do well.

tsk1979 · 20th February 2009, 10:36

Kia offer 10 years(or is it 7 years) unlimited mileage warranty on drivetrain and critical components. Bumper to bumper its 5 years unlimited.
That, coupled with the cheap price have catapulted Kia and Hyundai into mainstream cars in the US. Esp with the slowdown, Hyundai and Kia are among the new favorites in the USA. I have a friend there who used to say till 2007, I will never buy a Hyundai, only Pizza delivery boys buy that. Currently he is deciding whether to buy a Sonata or the Kia Sorento entry level SUV!

Mpower · 20th February 2009, 18:49

that new is old, a production version of the Soul is already in showrooms in Korea.

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Kia offer 10 years(or is it 7 years) unlimited mileage warranty on drivetrain and critical components. Bumper to bumper its 5 years unlimited.!

Both Kia and Hyundai offer 10yr/160,000 km warranty of powertrain. Since 2007 GM also does this.

AyAn! · 20th February 2009, 23:12

Kia has moved way forward with cars like the cee'd....fresh new designs have done them a world of good!!

devarshi84 · 25th February 2009, 10:41

now I think Tata needs to learn things from Kia.

12th February 2009, 06:22	#1
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	The new Kia Soul. Small cars are the in things today. Even in the Americas. Hyundai decided to answer the market in a big way with the lifestyle car named Soul. Hyundai is smartly bringing in Kia as the bread and butter model and taking hyundai brand up with the new luxury cars such as genesis and Azera. Check it out. The Kia Soul’s speakers change their glow according to the beat of the music played! Soundstream speakers with light effect. The link also has a video. Peer into a Soul In 2007 I would've just written Kia off. Even Hyundai for that matter but......... Last edited by devarshi84 : 12th February 2009 at 06:26.
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14th February 2009, 01:10	#2
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Now what is this supposed to be? Seems like some competition for the Scion XB. I see parts of the Range Rover,Honda Element and a few other cars in this one! Or maybe I'm seeing things ..:P
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19th February 2009, 03:57	#3
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	Whatever the reason maybe, it looks good to me.
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19th February 2009, 08:54	#4
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Yup. Definitely looks very distinct and young-ish. Trouble is, this isnt the right time for a 'lifestyle product' launch.
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Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 910 Thanked: 302 Times	How respected is the Kia brand overseas? I drove one in the US and found it to be very good. As good as a comparable Toyota.
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20th February 2009, 09:04	#6
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I dont think its present in very many markets but Hyundai is clearly taking a bold step. positioning Hyundai as a luxury segment brand. (Genesis, Azera) Positioning Kia as a mainstream segment brand. looking at the craze for small cars in US, Kia should do well.
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20th February 2009, 10:36	#7
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Kia offer 10 years(or is it 7 years) unlimited mileage warranty on drivetrain and critical components. Bumper to bumper its 5 years unlimited. That, coupled with the cheap price have catapulted Kia and Hyundai into mainstream cars in the US. Esp with the slowdown, Hyundai and Kia are among the new favorites in the USA. I have a friend there who used to say till 2007, I will never buy a Hyundai, only Pizza delivery boys buy that. Currently he is deciding whether to buy a Sonata or the Kia Sorento entry level SUV!
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AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	Kia has moved way forward with cars like the cee'd....fresh new designs have done them a world of good!!
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	now I think Tata needs to learn things from Kia.
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