2010 Kia Soul

All new for 2010 I remember seeing the Kia Soul at the NY Auto Show this past spring. Kia had them “wrapped” in creative graphics and they were a scene stealer in front of the Jacob Jarvis center and their reception a short distance. Also notable for the famed hamster commercial, the Soul is a fun new sub compact that drew compliments and praise during my week of driving. Powered by a 2.0L 4 cylinder 142 hp engine the Soul is very peppy and enjoyable to drive. Designed for a younger generation as a first car the soul has everything from Bluetooth capability, SiriusXM satellite radio, Mp3 playback, iPod integration, keyless remote, and a mood setting that has a red pulsing light from the speakers, creating a cool, funky mood during night driving. I also though the checkered seats were different and a funky twist. The Soul has a cool list of accessories, from remote start, to 18” alloy wheels, to a first aid kit, to a body kit, to even metal pedals. I found the Soul to be cool yet functional as I was able to carry boxes of DVD’s in the rear cargo area. Pricing on the Kia Soul starts under $14,000 though the loaded one I drove priced slightly more than $18,000. The Kia Soul is at dealerships now, for more information visit www.kiasoul.com