Kia Motors America (KMA) popular urban
hatchback, the 2015 Soul, is
one of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 in 2015, according to Kelley Blue
Book's KBB.com. This year marks the fourth consecutive time Soul has been recognized by the
editors at KBB.com, and similar to last year, Kia's fun-and-funky urban
runabout ranked among the top three on the annual list, which highlights the
hippest and most affordable cars on the market.
Editors at Kelley Blue Book once again included the Soul for its stylish looks and
tech-savvy content. With a base price of
$15,1901, the Soul offers
flexible interior configurations and a unique exterior design with a wide array
of available features at a great value.
"Since
first coming onto the scene in 2009, the Soul has been an out-of-the-park
homerun for Kia, and the
second generation retains its iconic design while including modern cues and
premium features to enhance our brand's value proposition," said Tim
Chaney, vice president of marketing communications, KMA. "It's these
refinements, along with its funky persona, roomy cabin and ample cargo space,
that have upped the Soul's allure, making it even more popular with
consumers."
New for
2015 on the Exclaim model is an available interior Umber Color Package, which
is available with either the Fathom Blue or Cloud White exterior colors.
Included with the option package is premium Nappa leather seating surfaces and
door armrest accents. Outside, Gloss Black wheel inserts further set the Umber
Color Package apart.
"Some
cool vehicles aren't very versatile, but the Kia Soul made our list
of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 just because it is so versatile,"
said Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for
Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. "On the road the Soul's funky,
squared-off shape won't be mistaken for anything else, and standing out is
cool. At the same time, its collection of useful features and its interior
versatility at a very affordable price add significantly to its overall cool
quotient."
The
2015 Soul is offered in
three trim levels: Base, Plus and Exclaim. Motivation for the Base Soul is
delivered by a gasoline direct injection (GDI) 130-horsepower (at 6,300 rpm)
1.6-liter all-aluminum DOHC four-cylinder engine. The GAMMA engine produces 118
lb.-ft. of torque at 4,850 rpm. The Plus and Exclaim models enjoy the more
powerful 2.0-liter NU power plant with GDI technology. Power is rated at 164 horsepower at 6,200 rpm
and 151 lb.-ft. of torque at a 4,000 rpm. The 1.6-liter engine is mated to a
six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic. The Plus and
Exclaim models are available exclusively with the six-speed automatic gearbox.
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