Kia to wow 2008 Paris Motor Show with the Soul
Kia will take the wraps off the sharply-stylish Soul at the 2008 Paris Salon de l’Automobile in October.
Claimed to be an urban crossover, the car will come to Europe next year with a choice of fuel-efficient petrol and diesel engines.
Right hand production of the car is due to go on sale in March 2009, and there will be with a choice of power plants. These will include a 126PS diesel and petrol engines based on the DOHC engines already fitted to the hugely successful, European-built, Kia cee’d – these will come with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions, depending on model.
The diesel engine generates 126 ps at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 255 Nm at 2,000 rpm. While the all-aluminium petrol engine also produces 126 ps at 6,300 rpm and 156 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm.
Paul Philpott, Managing Director of Kia Motors (UK) Limited said: “The Kia Soul is a brand new urban crossover car packed with chic design, liberating ideas and cavernous passenger space for active people with busy lives. And we can’t wait to see it on UK roads in the Spring of 2009 where its unique modern looks and strong individual appeal will make it a ‘must-have’ for everyone from young singles and couples to more mature motorists who insist on putting fun into their driving.”
Simon McBride
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