kia soul Archives

According to Kia, sales of the iconic Soul have been up approximately… Many Kia fans were disappointed to learn that the Soul EV was… The Kia Soul has been a staple of the Kia lineup since… For the third consecutive year, the Kia Sorento and Soul have been… The all-new 2020 Kia Soul is officially…

Kia Soul EV Archives

Kia’s hybrid and electric vehicles are a significant reason why the automaker… A three-year project aimed to further advance the technology of electric vehicles… Plug-in vehicles so far have generally all come in the same flavor: small… One of the biggest problems bemoaned by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle… If you are looking for a stylish…

The Evolution of the Kia Soul

When it comes to iconic Kia vehicles, most people immediately think of the award-winning Kia Soul. From dancing hamsters to intriguing concepts, the Soul has been a staple of the Kia brand for more than ten years and continues to impress drivers worldwide. To celebrate this vehicle’s remarkable history, we thought we’d take a brief…

2023 Kia Soul Overview

Photo: Kia One of the most unique vehicles on the market is, and has been, the Kia Soul. Its boxy shape and iconic hamster commercials set it apart from most other SUVs. The 2023 Kia Soul arrives with some exciting updates while maintaining many of the features people have loved for years. While the 2023…

2013 Kia Soul Overview

2013 Kia Soul Overview The 2013 Kia Soul is largely unchanged from the previous model. 2013 Kia Soul Exterior The Kia Soul is a one-of-a-kind small, boxed-shaped wagon,  and one of Kia’s best-selling cars. The Soul has an impressive list of standard features including 16-inch steel wheels, rear privacy glass, and power heated side mirrors….

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2019 Kia Soul Overview

The 2019 Kia Soul is a great family vehicle with its unmistakable boxy design and eye-catching style. This distinctive and bold hatchback is back for 2019, and it promises to be a head-turner as it cruises down the city streets. For a fun compact crossover that represents your unique personality and fits any lifestyle, the 2019…

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2015 Kia Soul Model Overview

The 2015 Kia Soul What’s New For The 2015 Kia Soul? Consumers will enjoy a few more choices with the new 2015 Kia Soul. There’s a new telematics package and the upper trim levels now offer leather seating. 2015 Kia Soul Exterior The exterior of the all-new Kia Soul strikes a truly singular profile. Its…

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Big Increase in October Sales for Kia Soul and Forte

2017 Kia Forte Kia Motors America (KMA) sold 48,977 units this October, with the Soul and Forte impressively outshining the other models in the Kia lineup. Not only did these models outdo the others, they performed the best they ever have in the history of Kia. Coming close to the Soul and Forte in sales…

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Kia Soul Awards Archives

Autotrader has been providing helpful insights to car buyers and sellers since… Each year at the New York Auto Show, vehicles from varying segments… It should come as no surprise that the newly designed 2020 Kia… Consumer Guide® Automotive recently announced their list of best vehicles to buy… Having the perfect family car is a…

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Buy a Kia Sing-a-Long Soul For Your Little Brat This Christmas

The all-new Kid Trax Kia Sing-a-Long Soul Car The latest eco-friendly, zero emissions vehicle from Kia is this new electric Kid Trax Kia Soul Sing-Along DJ Ride-On Car, which can comfortably seat five…-year-old passengers. Two of them, to be exact. The new sub-sub-compact is powered by a rechargeable 12V battery, which drivers can juice up…

Kia Ditches Iconic Hamsters to Promote the 2020 Soul

Don’t expect to see these three any time soon Whether you love them or get annoyed when they’re on your screen, there’s no doubt you’re familiar with the Kia Soul hamsters. The tiny furballs made their debut in a commercial called “A New Way to Roll,” which featured super boring hamsters spinning in stationary wheels…

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2017 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Cars Kia Had on Display

The Chicago Auto Show has been a monumental location for many reveals and vehicle upgrades throughout the years. This year was no different, with many automakers unveiling some serious potential in the Windy City. Kia debuted the 2018 Stinger in Los Angeles last month and brought two variations of the groundbreaking vehicle to the Chicago…

Kia’s Telluride Concept Car Will Blow Your Mind

The Telluride Concept hints at Kia’s future as a brand Kia seems to be taking a “Go big or go home” philosophy for its future plans—and it certainly doesn’t look like it’s going home anytime soon. The Korean carmaker recently unveiled the highly anticipated Telluride Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), giving…

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Four Kia Models with Highest Safety Rating

2019 Kia Sorento Four Kia models have earned highest safety distinctions from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Singled out as the organization’s Top Safety Pick Plus worthy vehicles are the 2019 Kia Sorento, 2018 Kia Forte sedan, 2018 Soul, and 2018 Optima. “This is a significant and fantastic achievement for Kia,” said Orth Hedrick,…

Kia Earns Fourth Year Nod as JD Power’s Initial Quality Study Highest Ranked Mass Market Brand

2018 Kia Sorento With a reported score of 72 problems per 100 vehicles, Kia Motors has snagged the title as the highest ranked non-premium brand by the study that sets automotive standards, J.D. Power’s 2018 Initial Quality Study. This is the fourth year in a row that Kia has risen to the top. Learn More:…

Kia Sorento Archives

As part of its Plan S strategy to introduce 11 dedicated EVs… The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento was revealed to the public late last… Quite possibly the most iconic place to be on New Year’s Eve… Following the introduction of the completely redesigned 2021 Sorento, Kia has unveiled… Reliability is a key characteristic drivers look…

2016 Kia Sorento Archives

It’s well known that Kia is the official automotive sponsor of the… If there was a yearbook for the automotive industry, we’re pretty sure… April showers brought more than just flowers in the month of May… Kia wants to make being a mother easier than ever, which is… The Kia brand has been picking up…

Kia Archives

The 2019 Kia Niro EV now has a price tag — one… Kia debuted its biggest-ever vehicle last week for the media, handing the… Kia is trying to shake things up for the Super Bowl this… We got our first glimpse of Kia’s SP2i, a completely new compact… We know we’ve been writing a lot…

All-New 2025 Kia K4 Pricing Announced

Photo: Kia Earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, Kia officially debuted the all-new K4 sedan. The vehicle was originally a concept that was revealed in Beijing in 2014, so it has been a long time coming for it to finally be available for purchase. Kia recently announced pricing for the 2025 K4…

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Kia Adds Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Support to Older Models

Even your 2014 Kia Soul can get it If you’ve been feeling down because your “old” Kia doesn’t offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, fret no more. These days, the technology has become as ubiquitous as air conditioning and cruise control (though some base model cars don’t even offer the latter if you can believe…

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Kia Rio Archives

For the last 20 years, the Kia lineup has changed in many… When Kia introduced the Rio to the U.S. in 2006, only a… The 2018 Kia Rio has moved the automaker’s number of highly-rated safety… In-vehicle infotainment technology can transform your drive from boring and something you… We’ve looked at the origins of vehicle…

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Win a Sorento in the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes

A 2015 Kia Sorento is up for grabs in the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes. Calling all fans of The Voice and family-friendly vehicles: the #KiaVoiceFans Sweepstakes is your chance to win an all-new 2015 Kia Sorento Limited. And the best part? You’ll get to interact with star artists from The Voice as you try to win. Captivating…

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Soul Archives

What’s New For The 2015 Kia Soul? Consumers will enjoy a few… Vincentric, the automotive industry’s leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis, has… After its successful launch in California late last year, Kia has announced… U.S. News & World Report has revealed its 2015 list of the… Kia’s 2014 momentum has carried into the…

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Kia Invests in IONITY High-Power EV Charging Network

The Kia Niro EV is just one of the brand’s eco-friendly models Photo: Kia Motors In Europe, many companies are attempting to lower emissions to help protect the Earth from the disastrous effects of climate change. With Kia’s commitment — in partnership with Hyundai Motors — to create 44 eco-friendly models by 2025, it makes…

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Kia’s Julie Kurcz Named a Leading Woman in Auto Industry

Julie Kurcz poses with the award-winning Kia Telluride Photo: Kia Since 2000, Automotive News has compiled a list every five years of the most talented and influential women in the automotive world. In the publication’s fifth list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, Kia’s Julie Kurcz was recognized for the second…

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Kia Hamster Dancer Commits Disability Fraud

I had the honor of meeting a Kia hamster back in February at the Chicago Auto Show—shook his paw and everything. And now? I feel absolutely sickened that my idol, my role model, dare I say my hero, is a fraud. And no, not because it’s really just a strange man underneath a stinky hamster…

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kia forte Archives

In-vehicle infotainment technology can transform your drive from boring and something you… Thanks in part to the Kia Forte’s popularity, the month of March… Designed to teach teen drivers how to be conscientious behind the wheel… Kia’s June 2017 sales report revealed that the manufacturer has sold a… It looks like 2017 is off to…

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Kia October sales Archives

Kia Motors America (KMA) sold 48,977 units this October, with the Soul… Halloween certainly didn’t trick Kia this year. The Korean carmaker recently posted… Yesterday the Kia October sales report was announced, providing the Korean automaker…

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Kia Forte Sales Archives

It looks like 2017 is off to a slow start for Kia… Kia Motors America (KMA) sold 48,977 units this October, with the Soul… Over and over again, it seems like The News Wheel has to… Kia is considered the highest-scoring nameplate in the industry for Initial Quality… Kia is on a roll. The South…

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kia telluride awards Archives

Is it just me, or have there been a ton of Tellurides… Each year at the New York Auto Show, vehicles from varying segments… Each year, Kia arrives at McCormick Center in downtown Chicago to display… In case you missed it, 2019 was a stellar year for Kia… November was an outstanding month for the…

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BLACKPINK Named Kia Global Ambassadors Ahead of Upcoming World Tour

K-pop phenomenon BLACKPINK has the world’s most subscribed girl group channel on YouTube Photo: @K_POP_Amber In case you missed it, the members of the mega-popular K-pop group BLACKPINK were recently named Global Ambassadors of the Kia brand. Not only that, but Kia will serve as the title sponsor of the group’s “In Your Area” world…

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Top 5 Most Fuel Efficient 2019 Kia Vehicles

2019 Kia Forte Photo: The News Wheel According to a report by the Center for Microeconomic Data, Americans owed more than $1.23 trillion in auto loan debt in quarter one of 2018. On top of this, the average monthly auto loan payment rose to a new high of $523 thanks to increased interest rates. With…

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compact crossover Archives

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is heading into its eagerly anticipated fourth… The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s compact urban-friendly crossover. It combines the… The 2019 Kia Soul is a great family vehicle with its unmistakable boxy… The 2019 XT4 is undoubtedly one of Cadillac’s most exciting model releases… The GMC Terrain just posted its best…

Ford Wins Three Awards in J.D. Power APEAL Study

2015 Ford F-150 Ford came up big in J.D. Power’s 2015 US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study, taking home three awards in three separate segments. The C-MAX topped the Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle segment, beating out the Kia Soul. The Ford F-150 was the champion of the Large Light-Duty Pickup class, topping the offerings…