Topic: 2012 Soul

[Jaeger]

Sadly, still as ugly as ever. Hurts the eyes like a poke with a sharp stick.

I disagree, I think the Soul is one of the coolest looking vehicles out there. Still draws my eye everytime I see one, and everytime, I think "that's a great looking car!". Not a big fan of the light green color, though.

You gotta remember - he's programmed to hate anything Asian, and especially anything Korean.  I think the Soul looks pretty good.

Jaeger

[Shnak]

Sadly, still as ugly as ever. Hurts the eyes like a poke with a sharp stick.

I disagree, I think the Soul is one of the coolest looking vehicles out there. Still draws my eye everytime I see one, and everytime, I think "that's a great looking car!". Not a big fan of the light green color, though.

You gotta remember - he's programmed to hate anything Asian, and especially anything Korean.  I think the Soul looks pretty good.

Jaeger

Of course. But taste is subjective, so it's possible he just hates the looks of the Soul, nothing wrong with that. I'm not the biggest GM lover around (to say the least), but I can still appreciate the much-despised Pontiac Aztec. I generally like anything that's different, like the Juke more recently, and the Soul previously. If it's different, I usually like it.

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Those are some fantastic mid-cycle enhancements. If they added more arm padding or soft touch surfaces inside it'd be an even more intriguing option.

Hope to see the equivalent of the Eco Package Idle Stop and Go system on more vehicles soon.

[Wolverine]

They missed the chance to add a turn light repeater on the rearview mirrors. I really liked this refresh anyway.

[Shnak]

They missed the chance to add a turn light repeater on the rearview mirrors. I really liked this refresh anyway.

Pretty sure it's already got side blinkers... you wanted blinkers on the mirrors in addition? That's a lot of blinking lights when you turn!! 

[Frontier1]

Sadly, still as ugly as ever. Hurts the eyes like a poke with a sharp stick.

I disagree, I think the Soul is one of the coolest looking vehicles out there. Still draws my eye everytime I see one, and everytime, I think "that's a great looking car!". Not a big fan of the light green color, though.

You gotta remember - he's programmed to hate anything Asian, and especially anything Korean.  I think the Soul looks pretty good.

Jaeger

1st Korean has entered our family last night, my son bought a  2011 Rondo, I'll be back later with pics and the traditional bashing...

[Wolverine]

They missed the chance to add a turn light repeater on the rearview mirrors. I really liked this refresh anyway.

Pretty sure it's already got side blinkers... you wanted blinkers on the mirrors in addition? That's a lot of blinking lights when you turn!! 

Looking at the high res. photos looks like they added mirror blinkers, but the current model doesn't have side blinkers.

[Shnak]

They missed the chance to add a turn light repeater on the rearview mirrors. I really liked this refresh anyway.

Pretty sure it's already got side blinkers... you wanted blinkers on the mirrors in addition? That's a lot of blinking lights when you turn!! 

Looking at the high res. photos looks like they added mirror blinkers, but the current model doesn't have side blinkers.

It does, on every trim except the base one. http://kia.ca/pages/showroom/Features_Specs.aspx?model=soul
Front side fender-integrated turn signal

[Wolverine]

They missed the chance to add a turn light repeater on the rearview mirrors. I really liked this refresh anyway.

Pretty sure it's already got side blinkers... you wanted blinkers on the mirrors in addition? That's a lot of blinking lights when you turn!! 

Looking at the high res. photos looks like they added mirror blinkers, but the current model doesn't have side blinkers.

It does, on every trim except the base one. http://kia.ca/pages/showroom/Features_Specs.aspx?model=soul
Front side fender-integrated turn signal

Hmmmm, I was looking at ths pic: http://www.netcarshow.com/kia/2010-soul/1600x1200/wallpaper_04.htm

That's why I didn't see it.

[conwelpic]

2012 Changes:

• • 1.6L GDI Engine and 2.0L Nu Engine added
    Standard 6 Speed Manual Transmission and available 6 Speed Automatic Transmission
    Exterior Enhancements
    Front / rear bumper design changed
    2-bulb headlamp changed to 4-bulb plus available projection feature
    Rear lamp design changed and available LED rear tail lamps added
    New optional 18” Alloy wheels
    Interior Enhancements
    New optional 7-inch navigation
    New optional UVO infotainment
    New optional Supervision cluster
    New upper floor console and new 6-speed gear shift knob
    Available “Idle Stop-and-Go” Technology
    Standard Hill Assist Control (HAC) and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
    Three new colours added – Misty Green, Olive Green and Saddle Brown
    Three colours removed – Java Brown, Orange, Blue Stone
    New “Patterned” style cloth interior replaces Houndstooth design
    Specifications and trims have been modified
    fog lights and telescopic steering standard
    cruise control only available with automatic

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Soul 1.6 with MT
- 6 speed manual transmission
- 1.6L GDI I4 engine
- 138 HP, 122 lb. ft.
- 6 airbags with anti-whiplash front headrests
- 4 wheel ABS disc brakes
- electronic Stability control
- 15” steel wheel with full covers
- P195/65R15 tires
- front and rear mud guards
- 60:40 split rear seats
- power locks, windows and mirros
- trip computer
- front fog lights
- body coloured door handles
- body coloured outside mirrors
- AM/FM/CD/mp3 stereo w/AUX and USB input ports
- door-mounted speakers (4)
- Bluetooth hands-free connectivity
- steering wheel mounted audio controls
- external temperature gauge
- heated front seats
- under-floor cargo tray
- telescopic steering
- MDPS
- privacy glass

Soul 1.6L AT
(adds to above)
- 6 speed auto with Active ECO
- manual a/c
- driver seat armrest

Soul 1.6 AT ECO
(adds to above)
- ISG
- satellite radio
- cruise control
- 16” alloy wheels
- LRR tires
- keyless

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Soul 2.0L 2u MT
(adds to Soul 1.6L MT)
- 2.0L Nu I4 engine
- 163 hp, 147 lb. ft.
- manual a/c
- 16” alloy wheels
- front tweeter
- outside mirror repeater
- roof rails
- luggage net
- keyless entry w/panic function
- satallite radio
- metal finish interior trim

Soul 2.0L 2u AT
(adds to above)
- 6 speed auto transmission
- driver seat armrest
- cruise control

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Soul 2.0L 4u MT (late availability)
(adds to 2u MT)
- 18” machine alloy wheels
- leather wrapped steering sheel
- leather wrapped shift knob
- power tilt and sliding sunroof
- body coloured bumper (late availability)
- sport-tuned suspension

Soul 2.0L 4u AT
(adds to 4u Mt above)
- 6 speed auto transmission
- driver seat armrest
- cruise control
- UVO with rear view camera
- infinity sound
- soul speaker mood lamp

Soul 2.0L 4u Retro AT
(adds to 4u AT above)
- “patterned” style/light interior
- “patterned” style/ light seat pattern
- ECM
- solar glass

Soul 2.0L 4u Burner AT
(adds to 4u AT)
- red/black interior colour scheme
- delete roof rails
- high gloss bumper design (late availability)
- rear spoiler
- projection headlamps
- LED DRL and rear rail lights
- ECM
- smart key/push button
- auto climate control
- solar glass

Soul 2.0L 4u Luxury AT
(adds to 4u AT)
- delete roof rails
- navigation with rear view camera (replaces UVO)
- automatic climate control
- smart key/push button
- leather seats
- projection headlamps
- LED DRL and rear tail lights
- ECM
- supervision cluster
- solar glass
- rear spoiler

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Sterling (3D) - 1.6L, 2u, 4u, 4u Retro
Polar (1D) - all models except 4u Retro
Molten (1E) - all models except 4u retro
Onyx (9H) - all models
Vanilla Shake (A1) - 2u, 4u, 4u retro
Mint (I7) - 2u, 4u
Saddle Brown (DT9) - 2u, 4u, 4u Luxury
Misty Green (ASE) - 2u, 4u, 4u retro, 4u luxury
Olive Green (BD5) - 2u, 4u, 4u luxury
Denim (I2) - 2u, 4u, 4u retro
Tatanium (IM) - 2u, 4u, 4u burner

Note:  prices have not been annouced by Kia Canada, probably within the next couple of weeks or so.

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I thought this might be a bit more easier to read and compare at a glance and also to print off at least till Kia Canada posts it on their site.

[EV Dan]

Sadly, still as ugly as ever. Hurts the eyes like a poke with a sharp stick.

I disagree, I think the Soul is one of the coolest looking vehicles out there. Still draws my eye everytime I see one, and everytime, I think "that's a great looking car!". Not a big fan of the light green color, though.

You gotta remember - he's programmed to hate anything Asian, and especially anything Korean.  I think the Soul looks pretty good.

Jaeger

1st Korean has entered our family last night, my son bought a  2011 Rondo, I'll be back later with pics and the traditional bashing...

so you got a love child? 

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1.6L MT - $16,595
1.6L AT & a/c - $18,995
1.6L AT ECO - $19,995

2.0L 2u MT - $18,995
2.0L 2u AT - $20,195

2.0L 4u MT - $20,495
2.0L 4u AT - $22,695
2.0L 4u Retro AT - $23,495
2.0L 4u Burner AT - $24,195
2.0L 4u Luxury AT - $25,395

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here is the one page feature summary I did earlier, now including the MSRP for ease of comparison and printing off.

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while my Rondo was in for service, test drove a new black 2u with the Nu 2.0L engine.  In the brief test drive I found out that the rpm's at various speeds are the same as my 2.4L Rondo:  80 kmph - 1800; 90 - 2000; 100 - 2200; 110 - 2400.  It was hard to tell the power difference between the two, but then I guess it should as now they have about the same horsepower (newer Rondo's are higher).  The electric steering felt a bit strange, very light at low speeds, but sure like the improvements on the interior as compared to the 2011 model.  Would have preferred to try a 4u but my dealer didn't have any stock at present.
Here's a few photos of the model I test drove:

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163hp and 147 lb. ft. of torque