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History
The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Kia Soul page on 30 August 2017, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
The Kia Soul is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door subcompact crossover manufactured and marketed worldwide by Kia and now in its second generation.
Designed at Kia's design center in California, the Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and is manufactured in South Korea. Since 2014, Kia has marketed an electric variant as the Soul EV in North and Central America as well as Europe.
First generation (2009–2013)
The Soul concept was styled by Mike Torpey in early 2005. As a new member of Kia's Design Team in Irvine, California, Torpey was sent to KIA Korea to brainstorm a new vehicle.
After seeing a television documentary on wild boars and learning of their importance in Korean culture, Torpey sketched a caricature of a boar wearing a backpack. The New York Times reported "the boar’s attitude of strength and capability was the image [Torpey] wanted for a new model aimed at hip urban youths."
According to the Automotive news, the Soul had been criticized for a "plasticky" interior and a harsh ride. Both the ride quality and interior were upgraded during the first year of production.
Second generation (2014–present)
Unveiled at the 2013 New York and Frankfurt auto shows, the second generation Soul is based on Kia's Track'ster concept, and offers an increase in torsional rigidity of 28.7%, wheelbase increased to 2,570 mm (101 in), width increased to 1,800 mm (71 in) and the same overall height of 1,600 mm (63.0 in). The redesign features a wraparound greenhouse, high-mounted tail lights, large trapezoidal lower air intake and "floating" body color panel set into the liftgate.
The U.S. model went on sale as 2014 model year vehicle, and early models include a choice of 1.6 Gamma GDI or 2.0 Nu MPI engines, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission; Base Soul, Soul Plus and Soul Exclaim trim levels.
The European model was set to go on sale in early 2014, with UK launch in Spring 2014. Early models include a choice of 1.6-litre GDi petrol or CRDi diesel engines (from the previous generation Kia Soul), six-speed manual or automatic transmission, three different roof colors (black, white and red), a choice of 11 body colors. Korean market models receive the same two engines, with the two-liter gasoline engine currently reserved for North American buyers.
Reference Desk
The Crittenden Automotive Library's "Reference Desk" is a collection of materials that cannot be shared due to copyright restrictions. Information from these resources, however, can be shared. Go to the Reference Desk page for more information.
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2017  Book | Kia Soul Owner's Manual by Kia Motors |
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Subject: Yellow Cab Kia Soul
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Chicago, Illinois 
Date: 2012 View photo of Yellow Cab Kia Soul - 4.3MB |
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Subject: Alliance Ground International (AGI) Kia Soul
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: O'Hare Airport
Date: 2013 View photo of Alliance Ground International (AGI) Kia Soul - 3.5MB |
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Subject: Ghostbusters-themed Kia Soul
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2021 View photo of Ghostbusters-themed Kia Soul - 4.3MB |
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Subject: Ghostbusters-themed Kia Soul
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2021 View photo of Ghostbusters-themed Kia Soul - 4.4MB |
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Subject: Kia Soul Track'ster Concept
Photographer: IFCAR Event: 2012 New York International Auto Show
View photo of Kia Soul Track'ster Concept - 221KB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 3.0MB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 2.9MB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 1.5MB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 1.8MB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 1.9MB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 2.8MB |
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Subject: 2014 Kia Soul Redline with some extra red accents
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Event: Green Street Cruise Night: 7 August 2017
View photo of 2014 Kia Soul Redline - 2.0MB |
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Subject: Artists Frame Service Kia Soul
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of Artists Frame Service Second Generation Kia Soul - 3.2MB |
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Subject: Artists Frame Service Kia Soul
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of Artists Frame Service Second Generation Kia Soul - 3.3MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 3.0MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 3.3MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 1.9MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 2.1MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 2.1MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 1.9MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 3.4MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 2.6MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 1.4MB |
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Subject: 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Illinois
Date: 2017 View photo of 2017 Kia Soul base in Alien II - 1.9MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 2.3MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 1.9MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 2.3MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 1.6MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 2.0MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 1.6MB |
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Subject: 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange
Photographer: Bill Crittenden Location: Gary Lang Auto Group
Date: 2017 View photo of 2018 Kia Soul ! in Wild Orange - 1.7MB |
| Date | Article | Author/Source |
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| 24 May 2008 | Soul Concept Cars Retain The Spirit And Name | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 27 May 2008 | Kia's Concept Car's Name Retained | Anthony Fontanelle |
| 11 September 2014 | 2015 Kia Soul EV pricing announced with attractive lease deal  | Luke Ottaway |
| 25 March 2016 | New Jersey Auto Dealer Nutley Kia Announces KidTrax Kia Soul Toy Car Giveaway | Nutley Kia |
| 16 October 2017 | 2017 Kia Soul Base Model: The Best Basic Transportation (Not a Lot of) Money Can Buy | Bill Crittenden |
| 16 March 2021 | Save on Select New Kia Soul Models with March Specials and Savings at Friendly Kia | Friendly Kia |
| 23 October 2021 | Auction Direct USA in Rochester, New York, Adds the 2021 Kia Soul S to Its Used Cars Inventory Shoppers can now get their hands on a used 2021 Kia Soul S at Auction Direct USA with multiple financing options. | Press Release ( PDF)Author: Tony Kicinski Business: Auction Direct USA Topic: Kia Soul |
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| 2010 | SC083—“Basis For Defect Determination” NHTSA Recall 10V388000 |  PDF - 50KB - 1 page |
| 24 February 2010 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 201: Occupant Protection in Interior Impact, Upper Interior Head Impact Protection 2010 Kia Soul National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.1MB - 178 pages |
| 23 July 2010 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 301R: Fuel System Integrity - Rear Impact 2010 Kia Soul National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 4.8MB - 55 pages |
| 30 August 2010 | NHTSA Recall 10V388000 2011 Kia Sorento, 2010 Kia Soul Electrical System:Wiring National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Recall Page - 1 page |
| 30 August 2010 | Recall Campaign: 2010 MY Kia Soul and 2011 MY Kia Sorento Wiring Harness Replacement From: Robert Babcock, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. To: Daniel Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 337KB - 3 pages |
| 1 September 2010 | Wiring Harness Replacement From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Robert Babcock, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 28KB - 3 pages |
| 13 September 2010 | SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Kia Motors NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 69KB - 2 pages |
| October 2010 | 2010 Q3 Kia Motors America, Inc. NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 8KB - 1 page |
| January 2011 | 2010 Q4 NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 7KB - 1 page |
| April 2011 | 2011 Q2 Kia Motors America, Inc. NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 13KB - 1 page |
| 30 September 2011 | Compliance Testing for FMVSS 135: Light Vehicle Brake Systems 2011 Kia Soul, 4-Door Sedan National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 14.8MB - 71 pages |
| 13 October 2011 | Safety Compliance Testing for FMVSS 126: Electronic Stability Control Systems 2011 Kia Soul National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 7.3MB - 68 pages |
| 19 October 2011 | 2011 Q3 Kia Motors America, Inc. NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 28KB - 1 page |
| January 2012 | 2011 04 NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 23KB - 1 page |
| 27 April 2012 | 2Q 2011 Kia Motors America, Inc. NHTSA Recall 10V388000 | PDF - 30KB - 1 page |
