Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year - Page 2 - Focaljet

**jinstall** · 07-07-2008, 01:07 PM

I like these better

http://digiads.com.au/car-news/image...1080-img_0.jpg

**jinstall** · 07-07-2008, 01:11 PM

http://soul.kiamotors.com/

And the Pro Ceed ain't bad either http://www.kia.de/showroom/pro_ceed.aspx

**focaljet-1** · 07-07-2008, 01:42 PM

@jinstall, please resize your pic in post #26. Thanks.

**jinstall** · 07-07-2008, 02:41 PM

Better?

**blkfocus** · 07-07-2008, 03:04 PM

I understand the comments about the car's styling so far, but I have to think that at this price point, utility, mileage, and initial purchase price are going to be the most important factors buyers consider when shopping around.

In other words, I don't think potential buyers will be turned off because it (ever so slightly) resembles an Xb. They will, though, be willing to consider making the purchase if the car delivers overall economy in the high 20s or low 30s, room for five, enough utility to make small trips to the home improvement store, a long list of standard features, and a low starting price (probably something along the lines of $13,000 to $15,000 if they want to be competitive with some of the other players in this market - namely, Honda, Toyota, and Suzuki)

Having said all of that, I know that a car's cosmetics are an inextricable part of the equation when considering a purchase. However, I think buyers of these types of cars are willing to forego a certain amount of "style" in order to get the things mentioned earlier in the post.

**kingnothing** · 07-07-2008, 03:20 PM

I like it. A lot.

**Chalz** · 07-07-2008, 03:30 PM

Kia once again proving that Korea's got Seo...errr..Soul.

**blkfocus** · 07-07-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxKlinger

KIA is Korean, right? Shouldn't it be spelled "Seoul"?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chalz

Kia once again proving that Korea's got Seo...errr..Soul.

Chalz, did you read the thread?

**Chalz** · 07-07-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkfocus

Chalz, did you read the thread?

Nope. I purposely did not read the thread because I wanted to make the comment with the intention that I was being fresh and new. In that aspect, I still win.

**screwdiver** · 07-07-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinstall

http://soul.kiamotors.com/

And the Pro Ceed ain't bad either http://www.kia.de/showroom/pro_ceed.aspx

Pro_ceed for the win.

**Ducman69** · 07-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Yeah, thats the only reason I kept my Seoul joke to myself... *sulks in corner*

**MrBirdman330** · 07-07-2008, 08:39 PM

Jeez that thing is tiny looks like a baby!

**blkfocus** · 07-07-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chalz

Nope. I purposely did not read the thread because I wanted to make the comment with the intention that I was being fresh and new. In that aspect, I still win.

... but only in your own mind...

**hatched** · 07-07-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinstall

I like these better

http://digiads.com.au/car-news/image...1080-img_0.jpg

I'm with you. However, I think this could be a important vehicle for Kia.

**hatched** · 08-22-2008, 12:36 AM

Kia Soul spotted in public. Not the greatest photo, though.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...alifornia.html

**Thameth** · 08-22-2008, 12:43 AM

That looks pretty damn nice on the street.....

**hatched** · 08-22-2008, 10:56 AM

I concour. It's definitely different looking; I can't wait to see one in person.

**focaljet-1** · 08-27-2008, 08:47 AM

Colors galore at Kia World:

http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2...r-new-kia-cuv/

Man, I am diggin' this vehicle!

And, they say new colors will be added every 6-12 months.

You will notice that they've changed the grille from the pic above, much nicer.

**belacyrf** · 08-27-2008, 11:31 AM

wow i love that Pro-ceed as well, very nice!
I guess the key will be how it drives.

**hatched** · 08-27-2008, 11:36 AM

Kia's doing some neat things!

**focaljet-1** · 08-27-2008, 01:34 PM

Here's another pic that shows the scale in regards to other cars.

**Maxximtl** · 08-27-2008, 01:45 PM

Holy blind spot. I guess Kia didn't want Scion to have all the c-pillar fun.

**hatched** · 08-27-2008, 02:27 PM

Oh no -- not more fake fender vents ... why the hell do automakers keep putting these damn things on cars?

Don't get me wrong, I like the car as a whole, I just HATE fender vents. In fact, I REALLY like the car's back end.

**OmniFocus** · 08-27-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by focaljet-1

And, they say new colors will be added every 6-12 months.

You know... a lot of people probably think this is silly, but I think it is a great idea.

A car's color is really important to me, and the impact of a fresh palette is something I've always found valuable.

The Focus had a good start in the early years, but the color choices tanked in 2003 with a nice spread of bland.

Long live pigment!

**Rally Man** · 09-02-2008, 03:12 PM

More images & engine specs.

07-07-2008, 01:11 PM	#27
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manassas/Ft Belvoir VA Posts: 12,985	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year http://soul.kiamotors.com/ And the Pro Ceed ain't bad either http://www.kia.de/showroom/pro_ceed.aspx

07-07-2008, 02:41 PM	#29
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manassas/Ft Belvoir VA Posts: 12,985	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Better?

07-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#30
blkfocus Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 4,154	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year I understand the comments about the car's styling so far, but I have to think that at this price point, utility, mileage, and initial purchase price are going to be the most important factors buyers consider when shopping around. In other words, I don't think potential buyers will be turned off because it (ever so slightly) resembles an Xb. They will, though, be willing to consider making the purchase if the car delivers overall economy in the high 20s or low 30s, room for five, enough utility to make small trips to the home improvement store, a long list of standard features, and a low starting price (probably something along the lines of $13,000 to $15,000 if they want to be competitive with some of the other players in this market - namely, Honda, Toyota, and Suzuki) Having said all of that, I know that a car's cosmetics are an inextricable part of the equation when considering a purchase. However, I think buyers of these types of cars are willing to forego a certain amount of "style" in order to get the things mentioned earlier in the post. __________________ Illegitimus non carborundum. Educatio est omnium efficacissima forma rebellionis. Si hoc legere scis nimium eruditionis habes.

07-07-2008, 03:20 PM	#31
kingnothing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 99	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year I like it. A lot.

07-07-2008, 06:45 PM	#36
Ducman69 I pretend to know everything. Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: van by the river Posts: 18,761	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Yeah, thats the only reason I kept my Seoul joke to myself... sulks in corner __________________ i'm pissy cuz my ear hurts so bad! :(

07-07-2008, 01:07 PM	#26
jinstall [FJ] Addict Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Manassas/Ft Belvoir VA Posts: 12,985	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year I like these better http://digiads.com.au/car-news/image...1080-img_0.jpg Last edited by jinstall : 07-07-2008 at 02:41 PM.

07-07-2008, 08:39 PM	#37
MrBirdman330 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Which ever truckstop I'm at for the night. Posts: 295	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Jeez that thing is tiny looks like a baby! __________________ Angel: 2005 Ford Focus ST Serenity: 1986 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z Carol Shelby Edition Victoria: 1977 Ford F-350 Ex-U-Haul 14ft support truck

08-22-2008, 12:36 AM	#40
hatched [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,855	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Kia Soul spotted in public. Not the greatest photo, though. http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...alifornia.html __________________ www.SubcompactCulture.com The Small Car Blog. www.twitter.com/subcompact

08-22-2008, 12:43 AM	#41
Thameth Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: North Miami Beach, FL USA Posts: 37,658	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year That looks pretty damn nice on the street..... __________________ www.JosephRegner.com http://twitter.com/JRegner Average gasoline prices around the world The world does not revolve around you, so act like it

08-22-2008, 10:56 AM	#42
hatched [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,855	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year I concour. It's definitely different looking; I can't wait to see one in person. __________________ www.SubcompactCulture.com The Small Car Blog. www.twitter.com/subcompact

08-27-2008, 11:31 AM	#44
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,314	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year wow i love that Pro-ceed as well, very nice! I guess the key will be how it drives. __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF

08-27-2008, 11:36 AM	#45
hatched [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,855	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Kia's doing some neat things! __________________ www.SubcompactCulture.com The Small Car Blog. www.twitter.com/subcompact

08-27-2008, 01:45 PM	#47
Maxximtl [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the trunk Posts: 5,724	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Holy blind spot. I guess Kia didn't want Scion to have all the c-pillar fun.

08-27-2008, 02:27 PM	#48
hatched [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 6,855	Re: Kia Soul coming to the U.S. next year Oh no -- not more fake fender vents ... why the hell do automakers keep putting these damn things on cars? Don't get me wrong, I like the car as a whole, I just HATE fender vents. In fact, I REALLY like the car's back end. __________________ www.SubcompactCulture.com The Small Car Blog. www.twitter.com/subcompact

09-02-2008, 03:12 PM	#50
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