When the Kia Soul goes on sale this Spring, there is one thing it won't come with: sticker shock!
One of the most well received debuts of the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show was the Kia Soul, a hip, youthful and stylish vehicle that defies easy description. Sure, comparisons to various competing models including Scion are expected, but the Kia Soul manages to distinguish itself from all comers simply for the reason it is radically different from any car ever made by the Korean automaker.
Spring 2009 is when the Soul will begin to appear in Kia showrooms across America, a market that Kia plans to make 50,000 of these vehicles available annually. In my opinion, the Soul will sell quite well, perhaps even forcing customers to be wait listed. Knowing how quick Kia is to respond to customer demand, that short fall will likely be amended quickly.
While attending the Los Angeles show, the question of price came up but Kia was keeping mum. Now, word is out that the base model will retail for $13,995 a price that includes handling and destination, dramatically lower than what competitors are selling their competing models for.
According to Kia, the all new Soul will be available in four trim levels: Soul, Soul+, Soul! (exclaim) and Soul sport.
Soul+, which includes standard keyless entry remote, solar glass and 16-inch alloy wheels, will start at $14,950 and top out at $17,100 when options including the Audio Package and power moon roof are included.
Enhancing to the Soul! will add the power moon roof, fog lights and 18-inch alloy wheels and will be priced beginning at $16,950 and peak at $17,900 with all available options included.
The Soul sport, designed for those with active lifestyles, will include side sills, a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels and unique front and rear fascias, and will start at $16,950 and end at $18,600 with all available options included.
So there you have it. A well optioned five passenger vehicle that will sell for under $20,000, even for much less depending on what option packages are chosen.
I believe the Kia Soul will be a hit. Your turn to find out will be this Spring when the car goes on sale across America.
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